MIUIX vs. MIEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about MFS Municipal Intermediate Fund (MIUIX) and MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX).
MIUIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on May 11, 2021. MIEIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Jan 31, 1996.
Performance
MIUIX vs. MIEIX - Performance Comparison
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MIUIX vs. MIEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIUIX MFS Municipal Intermediate Fund | -0.70% | 6.64% | 3.00% | 5.19% | -8.06% | -0.17% |
MIEIX MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | -6.55% | 23.22% | 4.13% | 19.06% | -14.82% | 5.74% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, MIUIX achieves a -0.70% return, which is significantly higher than MIEIX's -6.55% return.
MIUIX
- 1D
- 0.11%
- 1M
- -3.05%
- YTD
- -0.70%
- 6M
- 0.99%
- 1Y
- 4.68%
- 3Y*
- 3.78%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
MIEIX
- 1D
- 0.48%
- 1M
- -10.84%
- YTD
- -6.55%
- 6M
- -3.47%
- 1Y
- 8.02%
- 3Y*
- 9.09%
- 5Y*
- 6.72%
- 10Y*
- 9.04%
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MIUIX vs. MIEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
MIUIX has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is lower than MIEIX's 0.68% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
MIUIX vs. MIEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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MIUIX vs. MIEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for MFS Municipal Intermediate Fund (MIUIX) and MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX). 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.
| MIUIX | MIEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.33 | 0.45 | +0.87 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.82 | 0.68 | +1.14 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.10 | +0.28 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.44 | 0.52 | +0.91 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.73 | 1.93 | +3.80 |
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
| MIUIX | MIEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.33 | 0.45 | +0.87 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | — | 0.44 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.57 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.31 | 0.45 | -0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between MIUIX and MIEIX is 0.16, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
MIUIX vs. MIEIX - Dividend Comparison
MIUIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.69%, more than MIEIX's 2.87% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MIUIX MFS Municipal Intermediate Fund | 3.69% | 4.82% | 3.61% | 2.39% | 1.30% | 0.64% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
MIEIX MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | 2.87% | 2.68% | 1.47% | 1.67% | 1.26% | 5.40% | 1.00% | 3.12% | 1.63% | 1.85% | 1.78% | 1.71% |
Drawdowns
MIUIX vs. MIEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum MIUIX drawdown since its inception was -12.91%, smaller than the maximum MIEIX drawdown of -53.13%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for MIUIX and MIEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| MIUIX | MIEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -12.91% | -53.13% | +40.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.11% | -11.26% | +7.15% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -28.07% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -31.35% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.05% | -10.84% | +7.79% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.08% | -9.01% | +4.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.03% | 3.04% | -2.01% |
Volatility
MIUIX vs. MIEIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for MFS Municipal Intermediate Fund (MIUIX) is 1.07%, while MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 (MIEIX) has a volatility of 6.03%. This indicates that MIUIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than MIEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| MIUIX | MIEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.07% | 6.03% | -4.96% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.77% | 9.42% | -7.65% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.30% | 14.88% | -10.58% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.44% | 15.24% | -11.80% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 3.44% | 15.90% | -12.46% |