- Inception Date
- Mar 12, 1987
- Category
- Multisector Bonds
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
MMT Performance Chart
MFS Multimarket Income Trust (MMT) is up 0.9% since the beginning of the year. MMT is currently trading at $4 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MMT shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,105.
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Returns By Period
MFS Multimarket Income Trust (MMT) has returned 0.86% so far this year and 6.20% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MMT has returned 5.91% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
MFS Multimarket Income Trust
- 1D
- 0.45%
- 1M
- 0.74%
- YTD
- 0.86%
- 6M
- 0.64%
- 1Y
- 6.20%
- 3Y*
- 9.33%
- 5Y*
- 2.01%
- 10Y*
- 5.91%
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%
MMT Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 5, 1987, MMT's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.60%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Sep 1998 with a return of +11.4%, while the worst month was Aug 1998 at -15.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MMT closed higher 41% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst single day was Oct 10, 2008 at -13.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.23% | 0.50% | -1.18% | 0.28% | -0.57% | -0.37% | 0.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.95% | 0.28% | 0.09% | -0.11% | 0.93% | 2.46% | -0.57% | 3.32% | 1.12% | -0.12% | -0.12% | -0.35% | 8.10% |
| 2024 | 2.72% | 0.08% | 1.17% | -1.20% | 2.95% | 1.59% | 2.64% | 2.20% | 1.33% | -1.56% | -0.34% | 0.29% | 12.40% |
| 2023 | 8.75% | -5.50% | 0.10% | 1.83% | -2.33% | 2.09% | 2.30% | -1.47% | -4.20% | -0.17% | 5.51% | 3.67% | 10.14% |
| 2022 | -8.62% | -6.92% | -0.18% | -5.54% | -2.04% | -5.06% | 6.04% | -3.12% | -7.76% | 2.92% | 8.41% | -2.32% | -22.96% |
| 2021 | 1.36% | 2.16% | 4.55% | 1.89% | -1.96% | -1.55% | 0.50% | 5.81% | 0.63% | 0.96% | -2.13% | 0.46% | 13.11% |
Benchmark Metrics
MFS Multimarket Income Trust has an annualized alpha of 5.28%, beta of 0.27, and R2 of 0.09 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 05, 1987.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (37.19%) than losses (27.09%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.27 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.09 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 0.09 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 5.28%
- Beta
- 0.27
- R²
- 0.09
- Upside Capture
- 37.19%
- Downside Capture
- 27.09%
Expense Ratio
MMT has an expense ratio of 0.03%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MMT 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 Multimarket Income Trust (MMT) 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.
| MMT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.13 | 1.37 | -0.24 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.14 | 2.78 | -1.64 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.88 | 12.44 | -9.56 |
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Multimarket Income Trust provided a 8.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.41 | $0.39 | $0.42 | $0.50 | $0.49 | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.54 | $0.53 | $0.50 |
Dividend yield | 8.96% | 8.65% | 8.65% | 8.65% | 9.38% | 7.86% | 8.07% | 8.16% | 9.86% | 8.83% | 8.71% | 9.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Multimarket Income Trust. 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 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.20 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.40 |
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.39 |
| 2022 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.42 |
| 2021 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.50 |
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 Multimarket Income Trust. 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 Multimarket Income Trust was 35.70%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 116 trading sessions.
The current MFS Multimarket Income Trust drawdown is 2.79%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -35.70%Mar 2020 | 1mo 21d | 5mo 17d | 7mo 8dJan 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -32.29%Oct 2022 | 9mo 28d | 2y 10mo | 3y 8moDec 2021 - Sep 2025 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -31.73%Oct 2008 | 5mo 1d | 6mo 21d | 11mo 22dMay 2008 - Apr 2009 |
1990 bear market1990 | -24.05%Oct 1990 | 1y 1mo | 5mo 9d | 1y 6moSep 1989 - Mar 1991 |
Black Monday1987 | -19.76%Oct 1987 | 7mo 7d | 3mo 2d | 10mo 9dMar 1987 - Jan 1988 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MMT | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.70% | -56.78% | +21.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.43% | -9.10% | +3.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.23% | -18.90% | +10.67% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -32.29% | -25.43% | -6.86% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -35.70% | -33.92% | -1.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.79% | -1.80% | -0.99% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -5.25% | -10.71% | +5.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.15% | 2.03% | +0.12% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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