MFS Research International A (MRSAX)
The fund primarily invests in foreign equity securities, including those from emerging markets, with a strategy that involves diversified investments across various industries and regions, although it may concentrate on specific sectors or countries.
Fund Info
US5529835127
552983512
Apr 26, 1999
$1,000
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
MRSAX has a high expense ratio of 1.04%, indicating above-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
Loading data...
Compare to other instruments
Search for stocks, ETFs, and funds for a quick comparison or use the comparison tool for more options.
Performance
Performance Chart
Loading data...
Returns By Period
MFS Research International A (MRSAX) returned 11.21% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.52% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MRSAX returned 4.93% annually, underperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.79%.
MRSAX
11.21%
7.14%
8.62%
6.52%
9.92%
4.93%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
0.60%
9.64%
-0.54%
11.47%
15.67%
10.79%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MRSAX, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.88% | 1.98% | -1.01% | 3.15% | 2.81% | 11.21% | |||||||
| 2024 | -0.86% | 2.18% | 3.34% | -3.02% | 4.93% | -1.52% | 3.18% | 3.38% | 0.36% | -4.74% | -0.55% | -3.36% | 2.83% |
| 2023 | 7.84% | -3.59% | 2.90% | 3.05% | -4.10% | 3.85% | 1.97% | -2.83% | -4.76% | -3.06% | 7.46% | 4.79% | 13.11% |
| 2022 | -5.36% | -3.33% | -1.07% | -6.28% | 1.69% | -8.06% | 5.42% | -5.58% | -9.75% | 4.42% | 12.98% | -1.86% | -17.52% |
| 2021 | -1.67% | 1.47% | 2.36% | 2.88% | 4.21% | -1.73% | 1.18% | 2.86% | -3.87% | 3.69% | -3.77% | 3.92% | 11.62% |
| 2020 | -1.87% | -6.76% | -12.23% | 6.31% | 5.52% | 3.82% | 3.74% | 4.85% | -1.19% | -4.13% | 11.61% | 4.98% | 12.90% |
| 2019 | 6.67% | 3.99% | 0.97% | 2.89% | -4.25% | 6.11% | -1.74% | -1.16% | 2.52% | 3.60% | 2.00% | 3.63% | 27.67% |
| 2018 | 4.97% | -4.69% | -0.83% | 1.10% | -1.70% | -0.32% | 2.90% | -1.74% | 0.05% | -8.54% | -0.29% | -6.14% | -14.89% |
| 2017 | 3.08% | 0.96% | 3.22% | 3.54% | 4.66% | -0.23% | 2.37% | 0.22% | 1.98% | 1.94% | 1.54% | 1.80% | 28.05% |
| 2016 | -6.45% | -3.14% | 6.27% | 1.92% | 0.52% | -2.01% | 3.83% | 0.64% | 1.07% | -2.19% | -2.62% | 1.70% | -1.09% |
| 2015 | 1.23% | 5.77% | -1.26% | 3.61% | 0.62% | -2.90% | 1.84% | -7.79% | -5.20% | 5.87% | -0.85% | -1.99% | -1.99% |
| 2014 | -5.15% | 5.31% | -0.39% | 0.56% | 2.29% | 0.49% | -2.23% | 0.44% | -3.99% | 0.40% | 0.06% | -4.46% | -6.92% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MRSAX is 51, indicating average performance compared to other mutual funds on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Research International A (MRSAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Loading data...
Dividends
Dividend History
MFS Research International A provided a 1.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.41 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.41 | $0.41 | $0.33 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.16 | $0.32 | $0.72 | $0.20 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.38 |
Dividend yield | 1.63% | 1.81% | 1.49% | 1.37% | 1.04% | 0.74% | 1.64% | 4.58% | 1.04% | 1.71% | 1.67% | 2.33% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for MFS Research International A. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $0.33 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.27 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.25 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.20 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.26 |
| 2014 | $0.38 | $0.38 |
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.
Loading data...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the MFS Research International A. 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 Research International A was 58.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1140 trading sessions.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -58.32% | Dec 13, 2007 | 309 | Mar 9, 2009 | 1140 | Sep 18, 2013 | 1449 |
| -48.22% | Mar 30, 2000 | 736 | Mar 12, 2003 | 608 | Aug 10, 2005 | 1344 |
| -30.93% | Sep 8, 2021 | 277 | Oct 12, 2022 | 464 | Aug 19, 2024 | 741 |
| -30.71% | Jan 21, 2020 | 44 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 151 |
| -24.66% | May 22, 2015 | 183 | Feb 11, 2016 | 321 | May 22, 2017 | 504 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading data...