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Performance
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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.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEKX) has returned -6.59% so far this year and 7.89% over the past 12 months.
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -10.88%
- YTD
- -6.59%
- 6M
- -3.52%
- 1Y
- 7.89%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 17, 2023, MIEKX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.74%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.8 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -10.9%. 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% | -10.88% | -6.59% | |||||||||
| 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 -0.62%, beta of 0.61, and R² of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 18, 2023.
- This fund participated in 71.80% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 56.24% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.61 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.48 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 0.48 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
- -0.62%
- Beta
- 0.61
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 56.24%
- Downside Capture
- 71.80%
Expense Ratio
MIEKX has an expense ratio of 0.73%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MIEKX ranks 15 for risk / return — in the bottom 15% 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 a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| MIEKX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.45 | 0.90 | -0.45 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.67 | 1.39 | -0.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.21 | -0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.51 | 1.40 | -0.89 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.89 | 6.61 | -4.71 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 provided a 2.78% 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 | 2.78% | 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 | |||||||||
| 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 10.88%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -13.42% | Mar 10, 2025 | 21 | Apr 7, 2025 | 18 | May 2, 2025 | 39 |
| -11.72% | Jul 14, 2023 | 75 | Oct 27, 2023 | 33 | Dec 14, 2023 | 108 |
| -11.3% | Mar 2, 2026 | 20 | Mar 27, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -9.73% | Sep 27, 2024 | 73 | Jan 13, 2025 | 35 | Mar 5, 2025 | 108 |
| -5.94% | Jul 15, 2024 | 16 | Aug 5, 2024 | 10 | Aug 19, 2024 | 26 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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