MEIIX vs. ACIIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Value Fund Class I (MEIIX) and American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX).
MEIIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Feb 1, 1996. ACIIX is managed by American Century. It was launched on Jul 8, 1998.
Performance
MEIIX vs. ACIIX - Performance Comparison
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MEIIX vs. ACIIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEIIX MFS Value Fund Class I | -0.56% | 13.26% | 11.86% | 8.21% | -6.02% | 25.43% | 3.99% | 30.04% | -9.90% | 17.20% |
ACIIX American Century Equity Income Fund Class I | 2.73% | 12.05% | 10.58% | 4.25% | -2.96% | 17.16% | 1.19% | 24.50% | -3.53% | 13.69% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MEIIX achieves a -0.56% return, which is significantly lower than ACIIX's 2.73% return. Over the past 10 years, MEIIX has outperformed ACIIX with an annualized return of 9.72%, while ACIIX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.89% annualized return.
MEIIX
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -6.34%
- YTD
- -0.56%
- 6M
- 1.67%
- 1Y
- 8.35%
- 3Y*
- 11.42%
- 5Y*
- 8.14%
- 10Y*
- 9.72%
ACIIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -5.73%
- YTD
- 2.73%
- 6M
- 4.62%
- 1Y
- 9.92%
- 3Y*
- 9.70%
- 5Y*
- 7.47%
- 10Y*
- 8.89%
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MEIIX vs. ACIIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MEIIX has a 0.55% expense ratio, which is lower than ACIIX's 0.72% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MEIIX vs. ACIIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MEIIX vs. ACIIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Value Fund Class I (MEIIX) and American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX). 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.
| MEIIX | ACIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.65 | 0.93 | -0.28 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.97 | 1.35 | -0.37 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.19 | -0.05 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.77 | 1.11 | -0.33 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.43 | 4.37 | -0.94 |
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
| MEIIX | ACIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.65 | 0.93 | -0.28 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.59 | 0.70 | -0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.59 | 0.67 | -0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.56 | 0.53 | +0.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between MEIIX and ACIIX is 0.93, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
MEIIX vs. ACIIX - Dividend Comparison
MEIIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.77%, less than ACIIX's 10.28% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEIIX MFS Value Fund Class I | 9.77% | 9.52% | 9.30% | 8.41% | 7.58% | 3.32% | 2.63% | 3.17% | 3.62% | 4.04% | 2.91% | 5.97% |
ACIIX American Century Equity Income Fund Class I | 10.28% | 10.55% | 11.71% | 8.21% | 8.96% | 7.02% | 2.18% | 7.57% | 9.05% | 12.14% | 8.08% | 10.72% |
Drawdowns
MEIIX vs. ACIIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MEIIX drawdown since its inception was -52.64%, which is greater than ACIIX's maximum drawdown of -39.16%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MEIIX and ACIIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MEIIX | ACIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -52.64% | -39.16% | -13.48% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.10% | -8.96% | -2.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.58% | -13.49% | -4.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.70% | -32.76% | -3.94% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.55% | -5.73% | -0.82% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.58% | -5.26% | -1.32% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.51% | 2.30% | +0.21% |
Volatility
MEIIX vs. ACIIX - Volatility Comparison
MFS Value Fund Class I (MEIIX) has a higher volatility of 3.11% compared to American Century Equity Income Fund Class I (ACIIX) at 2.76%. This indicates that MEIIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than ACIIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MEIIX | ACIIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.11% | 2.76% | +0.35% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.68% | 6.05% | +1.63% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.78% | 11.61% | +3.17% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.90% | 10.74% | +3.16% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.55% | 13.37% | +3.18% |