MEIKX vs. MFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Value Fund (MEIKX) and MFS Growth I (MFEIX).
MEIKX is managed by MFS. It was launched on May 1, 2006. MFEIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Jul 10, 1997.
Performance
MEIKX vs. MFEIX - Performance Comparison
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MEIKX vs. MFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEIKX MFS Value Fund | -0.52% | 13.37% | 11.98% | 8.32% | -5.92% | 25.59% | 4.09% | 30.18% | -9.81% | 17.26% |
MFEIX MFS Growth I | -13.62% | 12.34% | 49.67% | 36.15% | -31.14% | 23.59% | 31.65% | 37.69% | 2.30% | 30.86% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MEIKX achieves a -0.52% return, which is significantly higher than MFEIX's -13.62% return. Over the past 10 years, MEIKX has underperformed MFEIX with an annualized return of 9.92%, while MFEIX has yielded a comparatively higher 15.44% annualized return.
MEIKX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -6.32%
- YTD
- -0.52%
- 6M
- 1.73%
- 1Y
- 8.48%
- 3Y*
- 11.54%
- 5Y*
- 8.26%
- 10Y*
- 9.92%
MFEIX
- 1D
- -0.59%
- 1M
- -9.06%
- YTD
- -13.62%
- 6M
- -14.22%
- 1Y
- 6.53%
- 3Y*
- 21.33%
- 5Y*
- 10.89%
- 10Y*
- 15.44%
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MEIKX vs. MFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MEIKX has a 0.43% expense ratio, which is lower than MFEIX's 0.60% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MEIKX vs. MFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MEIKX vs. MFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Value Fund (MEIKX) and MFS Growth I (MFEIX). 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.
| MEIKX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.66 | 0.30 | +0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.99 | 0.59 | +0.40 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.14 | 1.08 | +0.06 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.79 | 0.22 | +0.57 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 3.49 | 0.74 | +2.75 |
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
| MEIKX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.66 | 0.30 | +0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.60 | 0.50 | +0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.60 | 0.73 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.39 | 0.41 | -0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between MEIKX and MFEIX is 0.77, 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
MEIKX vs. MFEIX - Dividend Comparison
MEIKX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 9.98%, less than MFEIX's 17.36% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MEIKX MFS Value Fund | 9.98% | 9.72% | 9.49% | 8.58% | 7.77% | 3.43% | 2.75% | 3.28% | 3.76% | 4.14% | 3.84% | 6.12% |
MFEIX MFS Growth I | 17.36% | 14.99% | 25.47% | 4.86% | 1.05% | 2.76% | 3.57% | 1.57% | 3.78% | 2.50% | 1.61% | 3.65% |
Drawdowns
MEIKX vs. MFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MEIKX drawdown since its inception was -56.81%, smaller than the maximum MFEIX drawdown of -72.24%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MEIKX and MFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MEIKX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.81% | -72.24% | +15.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.09% | -17.30% | +6.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -17.50% | -36.11% | +18.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.68% | -36.11% | -0.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.54% | -17.30% | +10.76% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.51% | -23.85% | +14.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.50% | 5.06% | -2.56% |
Volatility
MEIKX vs. MFEIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS Value Fund (MEIKX) is 3.12%, while MFS Growth I (MFEIX) has a volatility of 5.58%. This indicates that MEIKX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MEIKX | MFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 3.12% | 5.58% | -2.46% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 7.68% | 12.05% | -4.37% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 14.77% | 21.56% | -6.79% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.90% | 21.87% | -7.97% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.55% | 21.16% | -4.61% |