- Issuer
- MFS
- Inception Date
- Jun 29, 2020
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
MKVIX Performance Chart
MFS International Large Cap Value Fund (MKVIX) is up 10.7% since the beginning of the year. MKVIX is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MKVIX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,813.
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Returns By Period
MFS International Large Cap Value Fund (MKVIX) has returned 10.66% so far this year and 29.35% over the past 12 months.
MFS International Large Cap Value Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 1.03%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 6M
- 10.40%
- 1Y
- 29.35%
- 3Y*
- 20.94%
- 5Y*
- 12.64%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.44%
- 1M
- -1.45%
- YTD
- 7.60%
- 6M
- 6.59%
- 1Y
- 22.24%
- 3Y*
- 19.20%
- 5Y*
- 11.54%
- 10Y*
- 13.71%
MKVIX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 30, 2020, MKVIX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.31%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.4 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.7%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, MKVIX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 9, 2022 with a return of +4.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.28% | 2.90% | -7.04% | 6.18% | 2.14% | 0.38% | 10.66% | ||||||
| 2025 | 5.43% | 3.05% | 1.13% | 3.20% | 5.93% | 2.80% | -0.56% | 4.17% | 2.63% | 0.41% | 2.55% | 3.59% | 40.03% |
| 2024 | -1.07% | 0.69% | 4.28% | -1.76% | 5.22% | -2.69% | 5.54% | 2.35% | 1.42% | -4.79% | 0.35% | -2.50% | 6.63% |
| 2023 | 8.98% | -2.49% | 1.20% | 2.84% | -4.60% | 4.82% | 2.38% | -2.47% | -2.84% | -3.55% | 7.13% | 4.77% | 16.13% |
| 2022 | -0.15% | -2.41% | -1.16% | -5.63% | 2.90% | -9.57% | 4.80% | -4.92% | -9.11% | 7.27% | 12.55% | -1.40% | -8.82% |
| 2021 | -1.91% | 3.81% | 3.92% | 3.22% | 4.49% | -3.49% | 0.23% | 2.03% | -2.80% | 3.72% | -4.24% | 5.61% | 14.82% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS International Large Cap Value Fund has an annualized alpha of 4.99%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.54 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 30, 2020.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (79.77%) than losses (73.22%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 4.99% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.68 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
- 4.99%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.54
- Upside Capture
- 79.77%
- Downside Capture
- 73.22%
Expense Ratio
MKVIX has an expense ratio of 0.71%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MKVIX ranks 67 for risk / return — better than 67% of mutual funds on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS International Large Cap Value Fund (MKVIX) 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.
| MKVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.49 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.71 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.41 | 1.32 | +0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.99 | 2.46 | +0.53 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 11.47 | 10.92 | +0.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS International Large Cap Value Fund provided a 7.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.42 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.42 | $1.42 | $0.95 | $0.55 | $0.32 | $0.52 | $0.06 |
Dividend yield | 7.61% | 8.42% | 7.25% | 4.19% | 2.72% | 3.90% | 0.49% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS International Large Cap Value Fund. 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 | $1.42 | $1.42 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.95 | $0.95 |
| 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 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $0.52 |
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 Large Cap Value Fund. 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 Large Cap Value Fund was 26.63%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 191 trading sessions.
The current MFS International Large Cap Value Fund drawdown is 0.90%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -26.63%Oct 2022 | 8mo 27d | 9mo 10d | 1y 6moJan 2022 - Jul 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.46%Apr 2025 | 18d | 25d | 1mo 13dMar 2025 - May 2025 |
2023 correction2023 | -10.20%Oct 2023 | 3mo 2d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 20dJul 2023 - Dec 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.91%Mar 2026 | 25d | 1mo 10d | 2mo 5dMar 2026 - May 2026 |
2025 pullback2025 | -8.97%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 6d | 4mo 24dSep 2024 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MKVIX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.63% | -56.78% | +30.15% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.91% | -9.10% | -0.81% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.46% | -18.90% | +5.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.63% | -25.43% | -1.20% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.90% | -3.21% | +2.31% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.25% | -10.71% | +6.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.58% | 2.04% | +0.54% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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