MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX)
The fund typically invests 80% of its net assets in equity securities, mainly in foreign securities, including emerging markets. While it aims to diversify across industries, sectors, countries, and regions, it may also concentrate a significant portion of its assets in a single area.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US5529668064 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | MFS |
| Inception Date | Jan 31, 1996 |
| Category | Foreign Large Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Home Page | www.mfs.com |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
MIEIX features an expense ratio of 0.68%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in MFS International Equity Fund Class R6, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 had a return of 7.65% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.04% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 had an annualized return of 7.17%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.55%, indicating that MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 7.65% | 13.39% |
| 1 month | 4.48% | 4.02% |
| 6 months | 2.60% | 5.56% |
| 1 year | 16.04% | 21.51% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.75% | 12.69% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 7.17% | 10.55% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MIEIX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.52% | 2.93% | 2.28% | -3.25% | 4.97% | -1.54% | 3.04% | 3.54% | 7.65% | ||||
| 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% |
| 2020 | -1.76% | -6.80% | -12.51% | 5.78% | 3.94% | 4.32% | 3.83% | 4.06% | -1.81% | -5.27% | 14.42% | 5.14% | 11.11% |
| 2019 | 5.72% | 3.63% | 1.63% | 4.05% | -3.86% | 6.70% | -2.44% | -0.15% | 1.74% | 3.49% | 1.94% | 3.36% | 28.42% |
| 2018 | 4.91% | -4.64% | -1.41% | 2.07% | -0.98% | -0.91% | 3.38% | -1.31% | -0.16% | -8.24% | 0.94% | -4.15% | -10.66% |
| 2017 | 3.70% | 0.86% | 3.49% | 3.74% | 5.01% | 0.04% | 2.51% | -0.12% | 1.92% | 1.96% | 0.67% | 1.31% | 28.01% |
| 2016 | -5.93% | -2.43% | 6.41% | 1.29% | -0.39% | -2.12% | 4.08% | 1.16% | 0.81% | -2.04% | -2.42% | 2.50% | 0.30% |
| 2015 | 1.48% | 5.80% | -1.16% | 4.06% | -0.04% | -2.86% | 1.96% | -7.79% | -3.56% | 6.54% | -1.38% | -2.07% | 0.03% |
| 2014 | -5.35% | 5.42% | -0.76% | 1.94% | 1.90% | 0.26% | -2.72% | 0.76% | -2.69% | -0.32% | 1.96% | -1.97% | -2.01% |
| 2013 | 3.38% | -0.80% | 0.56% | 2.07% | -0.44% | -3.02% | 5.93% | -2.12% | 6.66% | 2.59% | 1.35% | 2.96% | 20.29% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MIEIX is 45, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 granted a 1.55% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.55 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.55 | $0.55 | $0.36 | $1.81 | $0.31 | $0.87 | $0.36 | $0.47 | $0.36 | $0.35 | $1.02 | $0.68 |
Dividend yield | 1.55% | 1.67% | 1.26% | 5.40% | 1.00% | 3.12% | 1.63% | 1.85% | 1.78% | 1.71% | 4.89% | 3.04% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||
| 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 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.87 | $0.87 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.02 | $1.02 |
| 2013 | $0.68 | $0.68 |
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.
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 50.56%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 481 trading sessions.
The current MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 drawdown is 3.67%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -50.56% | Nov 1, 2007 | 338 | Mar 9, 2009 | 481 | Feb 2, 2011 | 819 |
| -44.22% | Mar 29, 2000 | 737 | Mar 12, 2003 | 455 | Dec 31, 2004 | 1192 |
| -31.35% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 161 | Nov 9, 2020 | 205 |
| -28.07% | Nov 9, 2021 | 222 | Sep 27, 2022 | 314 | Dec 27, 2023 | 536 |
| -26.03% | May 6, 1998 | 112 | Oct 8, 1998 | 263 | Oct 12, 1999 | 375 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 volatility is 3.81%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.