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 300 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 Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | MRSAX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MRSAX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | MRSAX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | MRSAX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MRSAX
MRSAX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 17. There are 326 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornburg Global Opportunities Fund | 94 | — | Jul 2006 | MRSAX vs THOIX | |
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 93 | — | Aug 1994 | MRSAX vs TIVFX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 91 | — | Mar 1993 | MRSAX vs SWRLX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 91 | — | Dec 2004 | MRSAX vs DCINX | |
| DFA World ex U.S. Value Portfolio Fund | 88 | — | Aug 2010 | MRSAX vs DFWVX |
Top Performing MRSAX Alternatives (YTD)
MRSAX is at 8.77% YTD. There are 280 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 35.17% | — | Aug 1994 | MRSAX vs TIVFX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 34.54% | — | Mar 2005 | MRSAX vs CIGIX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 27.78% | — | Jun 2021 | MRSAX vs LIAGX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 27.01% | — | Apr 2019 | MRSAX vs FISZX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 26.35% | — | Dec 2004 | MRSAX vs DCINX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MRSAX
MRSAX has 13.33% 1-year volatility. There are 70 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 9.17% | — | Nov 1997 | MRSAX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 9.18% | — | Feb 2017 | MRSAX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 9.18% | — | Sep 1996 | MRSAX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 9.19% | — | Apr 1990 | MRSAX vs FAERX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 9.20% | — | Jul 1995 | MRSAX vs FAOIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MRSAX
MRSAX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.68%. There are 199 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 | 9 | 3.25% | — | Jan 1996 | MRSAX vs MIEIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 23 | 4.52% | — | May 2006 | MRSAX vs MEIKX | |
| MFS International Diversification Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 35 | 10.27% | — | Sep 2004 | MRSAX vs MDIJX | |
| MFS Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Value Equities | 23 | 4.47% | — | Feb 1996 | MRSAX vs MEIIX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 9 | -0.34% | — | Jan 1935 | MRSAX vs MIGFX | |
| MFS Growth R6 | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 6.33% | — | Jun 2012 | MRSAX vs MFEKX | |
| MFS Growth I | Large Cap Growth Equities | 14 | 6.29% | — | Jul 1997 | MRSAX vs MFEIX | |
| MFS International Intrinsic Value Fund Class I | Large Cap Growth Equities, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 24 | 7.26% | — | — | MRSAX vs MINIX | |
| MFS Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 22 | 4.37% | — | Jan 1996 | MRSAX vs MEIAX | |
| MFS Massachusetts Investors Trust | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40 | 8.10% | — | Jul 1924 | MRSAX vs MITTX |
Often Compared With MRSAX
Investors most often compare MRSAX with TCAF, ANDIX, KGIIX. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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