- ISIN
- US5529668064
- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Jan 31, 1996
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MIEIX Performance Chart
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX) is up 2.4% since the beginning of the year. MIEIX is currently trading at $42 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MIEIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,394.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX) has returned 2.41% so far this year and 9.35% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MIEIX has returned 10.14% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.61% annually.
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 2.04%
- 1M
- 1.86%
- YTD
- 2.41%
- 6M
- 4.12%
- 1Y
- 9.35%
- 3Y*
- 11.54%
- 5Y*
- 6.87%
- 10Y*
- 10.14%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.50%
- 1M
- 0.31%
- YTD
- 8.56%
- 6M
- 8.85%
- 1Y
- 24.33%
- 3Y*
- 19.37%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.61%
MIEIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 30, 1996, MIEIX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.75%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -17.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MIEIX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.4%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.45% | 3.30% | -8.25% | 4.89% | 2.88% | -1.31% | 2.41% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.56% | 1.93% | -0.93% | 3.25% | 4.38% | 2.16% | -2.49% | 1.96% | 2.23% | -0.30% | 1.04% | 2.54% | 23.22% |
| 2024 | -0.52% | 2.93% | 2.28% | -3.25% | 4.97% | -1.54% | 3.04% | 3.54% | 1.36% | -5.17% | -0.82% | -2.25% | 4.13% |
| 2023 | 8.71% | -2.97% | 4.25% | 3.39% | -3.88% | 4.42% | 1.84% | -3.12% | -5.59% | -1.67% | 8.70% | 4.79% | 19.06% |
| 2022 | -4.16% | -3.46% | -0.42% | -6.16% | 1.31% | -8.43% | 5.48% | -5.58% | -8.23% | 5.22% | 13.14% | -2.39% | -14.82% |
| 2021 | -2.28% | 0.77% | 2.68% | 3.55% | 4.55% | -1.28% | 1.57% | 2.08% | -3.73% | 4.45% | -2.52% | 4.83% | 15.13% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of 2.63%, beta of 0.67, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 30, 1996.
- This fund participated in 88.39% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 86.68% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.63% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.67 indicates this fund moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 2.63%
- Beta
- 0.67
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 86.68%
- Downside Capture
- 88.39%
Expense Ratio
MIEIX has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MIEIX ranks 10 for risk / return — in the bottom 10% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MIEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.24 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.58 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.12 | 1.34 | -0.22 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.74 | 2.53 | -1.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.57 | 11.37 | -8.80 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 provided a 2.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.09 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.09 | $1.09 | $0.50 | $0.55 | $0.36 | $1.81 | $0.31 | $0.87 | $0.36 | $0.47 | $0.36 | $0.35 |
Dividend yield | 2.61% | 2.68% | 1.47% | 1.67% | 1.26% | 5.40% | 1.00% | 3.12% | 1.63% | 1.85% | 1.78% | 1.71% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS International Equity Fund Class R6. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.09 | $1.09 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.50 | $0.50 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.36 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.81 | $1.81 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFS International Equity Fund Class R6. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 was 53.13%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 539 trading sessions.
The current MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 drawdown is 2.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -53.13%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 2y 1mo | 3y 5moNov 2007 - Apr 2011 |
2003 bear market2003 | -37.91%Mar 2003 | 2y 11mo | 1y 6mo | 4y 6moMar 2000 - Oct 2004 |
COVID crash2020 | -31.35%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 7mo 21d | 9mo 23dJan 2020 - Nov 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -28.07%Sep 2022 | 10mo 22d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
1998 bear market1998 | -26.03%Oct 1998 | 5mo 5d | 1y 21d | 1y 5moMay 1998 - Oct 1999 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MIEIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -53.13% | -56.78% | +3.65% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.26% | -9.10% | -2.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.43% | -18.90% | +5.47% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.07% | -25.43% | -2.64% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -31.35% | -33.92% | +2.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.28% | -2.34% | +0.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.97% | -10.72% | +1.75% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.23% | 2.02% | +1.21% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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