- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Jan 31, 1996
- Category
- International Equity
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
MIEKX Performance Chart
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEKX) is up 3.1% since the beginning of the year. MIEKX is currently trading at $42 per share.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEKX) has returned 3.06% so far this year and 12.00% over the past 12 months.
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 0.36%
- 1M
- 0.48%
- YTD
- 3.06%
- 6M
- 3.14%
- 1Y
- 12.00%
- 3Y*
- 10.76%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MIEKX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 17, 2023, MIEKX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.94%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MIEKX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +4.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.46% | 3.31% | -8.29% | 4.90% | 2.89% | -0.67% | 3.06% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.57% | 1.93% | -0.94% | 3.22% | 4.39% | 2.14% | -2.50% | 1.94% | 2.23% | -0.30% | 1.02% | 2.54% | 23.12% |
| 2024 | -0.52% | 2.90% | 2.26% | -3.22% | 4.95% | -1.54% | 3.02% | 3.55% | 1.36% | -5.21% | -0.82% | -2.25% | 4.02% |
| 2023 | -3.09% | 4.42% | 1.84% | -3.12% | -5.59% | -1.71% | 8.68% | 4.83% | 5.55% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 has an annualized alpha of -1.24%, beta of 0.62, and R2 of 0.49 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 17, 2023.
- This fund participated in 68.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 53.22% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.62 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.49 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.49 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -1.24%
- Beta
- 0.62
- R²
- 0.49
- Upside Capture
- 53.22%
- Downside Capture
- 68.53%
Expense Ratio
MIEKX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MIEKX ranks 11 for risk / return — in the bottom 11% 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 (MIEKX) 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.
| MIEKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.50 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.15 | 1.37 | -0.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.98 | 2.78 | -1.80 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.43 | 12.44 | -9.00 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 provided a 2.52% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.05 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.05 | $1.05 | $0.48 | $0.55 |
Dividend yield | 2.52% | 2.60% | 1.41% | 1.67% |
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 | $1.05 | $1.05 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
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 13.42%, occurring on Apr 7, 2025. Recovery took 18 trading sessions.
The current MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 drawdown is 1.67%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -13.42%Apr 2025 | 28d | 25d | 1mo 23dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.72%Oct 2023 | 3mo 15d | 1mo 18d | 5mo 3dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2026 correction2026 | -11.30%Mar 2026 | 25d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 pullback2025 | -9.73%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 21d | 5mo 9dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -5.94%Aug 2024 | 21d | 14d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MIEKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -13.42% | -56.78% | +43.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.30% | -9.10% | -2.20% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.42% | -18.90% | +5.48% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.67% | -1.80% | +0.13% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -2.83% | -10.71% | +7.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.22% | 2.03% | +1.19% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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