MEDIX vs. EELDX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MEDIX) and Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fund (EELDX).
MEDIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Mar 17, 1998. EELDX is managed by Eaton Vance. It was launched on Feb 3, 2013.
Performance
MEDIX vs. EELDX - Performance Comparison
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MEDIX vs. EELDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEDIX MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund | -2.03% | 12.48% | 5.92% | 9.42% | -15.97% | -2.40% | 8.01% | 14.12% | -4.99% | 9.64% |
EELDX Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fund | 1.33% | 15.80% | 14.87% | 11.46% | -6.14% | 1.55% | 7.44% | 18.34% | -4.27% | 13.05% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MEDIX achieves a -2.03% return, which is significantly lower than EELDX's 1.33% return. Over the past 10 years, MEDIX has underperformed EELDX with an annualized return of 3.49%, while EELDX has yielded a comparatively higher 7.76% annualized return.
MEDIX
- 1D
- -0.16%
- 1M
- -4.12%
- YTD
- -2.03%
- 6M
- 1.30%
- 1Y
- 8.04%
- 3Y*
- 7.84%
- 5Y*
- 1.78%
- 10Y*
- 3.49%
EELDX
- 1D
- -0.64%
- 1M
- -3.19%
- YTD
- 1.33%
- 6M
- 6.65%
- 1Y
- 15.07%
- 3Y*
- 13.72%
- 5Y*
- 7.74%
- 10Y*
- 7.76%
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MEDIX vs. EELDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MEDIX has a 0.81% expense ratio, which is higher than EELDX's 0.78% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MEDIX vs. EELDX — Risk / Return Rank
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MEDIX vs. EELDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MEDIX) and Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fund (EELDX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| MEDIX | EELDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.92 | 3.99 | -2.08 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.64 | 5.53 | -2.89 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.96 | -0.56 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.09 | 3.75 | -1.66 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.43 | 15.15 | -6.72 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| MEDIX | EELDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.92 | 3.99 | -2.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.31 | 1.70 | -1.39 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.60 | 1.64 | -1.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.96 | 1.31 | -0.36 |
Correlation
The correlation between MEDIX and EELDX is 0.54, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
MEDIX vs. EELDX - Dividend Comparison
MEDIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.80%, less than EELDX's 11.20% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEDIX MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund | 4.80% | 5.22% | 5.68% | 4.90% | 5.51% | 4.33% | 4.07% | 4.59% | 4.87% | 4.46% | 4.86% | 5.25% |
EELDX Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fund | 11.20% | 9.44% | 8.58% | 9.02% | 9.17% | 7.87% | 7.71% | 7.86% | 8.16% | 7.90% | 4.12% | 1.65% |
Drawdowns
MEDIX vs. EELDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MEDIX drawdown since its inception was -35.31%, which is greater than EELDX's maximum drawdown of -19.12%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MEDIX and EELDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MEDIX | EELDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -35.31% | -19.12% | -16.19% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.12% | -3.68% | -0.44% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.40% | -17.35% | -10.05% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -27.40% | -19.12% | -8.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.12% | -3.68% | -0.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.46% | -2.94% | -1.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.02% | 0.91% | +0.11% |
Volatility
MEDIX vs. EELDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund (MEDIX) is 1.49%, while Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fund (EELDX) has a volatility of 1.89%. This indicates that MEDIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EELDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MEDIX | EELDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.49% | 1.89% | -0.40% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 2.60% | 2.76% | -0.16% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.47% | 3.72% | +0.75% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 5.83% | 4.59% | +1.24% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.84% | 4.76% | +1.08% |