MFS Research International A (MRSAX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MRSAX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MRSAX
MRSAX charges 1.04% annually. There are 308 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | MRSAX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MRSAX vs FHLFX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MRSAX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MRSAX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MRSAX vs FIGSX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MRSAX
MRSAX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 250 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 97 | — | Jul 1998 | MRSAX vs GTMIX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 96 | — | Aug 1999 | MRSAX vs SAHMX | |
| PIMCO RAE PLUS International Fund | 95 | — | Sep 2011 | MRSAX vs PTSIX | |
| Vanguard International High Dividend Yield Index F... | 94 | 20.40B | Mar 2016 | MRSAX vs VIHAX | |
| DFA International Value III Portfolio | 94 | — | Feb 1995 | MRSAX vs DFVIX |
Top Performing MRSAX Alternatives (YTD)
MRSAX is at 13.23% YTD. There are 129 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 23.03%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.03% | — | Dec 2004 | MRSAX vs DCINX | |
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 22.05% | — | Jul 1998 | MRSAX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 21.39% | — | Mar 1993 | MRSAX vs SWRLX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 21.36% | — | Jun 2006 | MRSAX vs GIOTX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 20.57% | — | Apr 2019 | MRSAX vs FISZX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MRSAX
MRSAX has 14.11% 1-year volatility. There are 79 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.67%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 7.67% | — | Sep 1996 | MRSAX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 7.67% | — | Nov 1997 | MRSAX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 7.68% | — | Feb 2017 | MRSAX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 7.69% | — | Apr 1990 | MRSAX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 7.69% | — | Jul 1995 | MRSAX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MRSAX
MRSAX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.68%. There are 204 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | MRSAX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | MRSAX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | MRSAX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | MRSAX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | MRSAX vs FAERX |
Other Mutual Funds from MFS
The 10 most viewed MFS mutual funds shown here include MIEIX, MEIKX, MDIJX and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 40 | 8.67% | — | Jan 1996 | MRSAX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 70 | 10.58% | — | May 2006 | MRSAX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | 11.35% | — | Sep 2004 | MRSAX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 69 | 10.50% | — | Feb 1996 | MRSAX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 6 | -1.78% | — | Jan 1935 | MRSAX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 0.75% | — | Jun 2012 | MRSAX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 0.70% | — | Jul 1997 | MRSAX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 51 | 9.12% | — | — | MRSAX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 67 | 10.34% | — | Jan 1996 | MRSAX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 39 | 8.24% | — | Jul 1924 | MRSAX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MRSAX
Investors most often compare MRSAX with TCAF, KGIIX, ANDIX. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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