MFS Emerging Markets Debt I
- MEDIX
- Price as of: Nov 27, 2020
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$15.10
N/A N/A
- Primary Theme
- Emerging Markets Bond
- Fund Company
- MFS
- Share Class
MEDIX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 1.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 3.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 5.4%
- Net Assets $7.35 B
- Holdings in Top 10 8.7%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.83%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 75.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $0
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
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Primary Theme
Emerging Markets Bond
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Emerging Markets Bond
MEDIX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 1.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 4.06%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Monthly
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS
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Inception DateMar 17, 1998
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerMatthew Ryan
Fund Description
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in debt instruments of issuers that are tied economically to emerging market countries. Emerging market countries are countries whose financial and capital markets are in the development phase and include countries located in Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and developing countries of Europe, primarily Eastern Europe. It may invest up to 100% of its assets in below investment grade quality debt instruments.
MEDIX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MEDIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.7% | -22.6% | 93.8% | 14.97% |
| 1 Yr | 3.9% | -14.2% | 10.4% | 8.15% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -8.3% | 8.6% | 11.57% |
| 5 Yr | 5.4%* | -2.9% | 7.8% | 21.90% |
| 10 Yr | 4.7%* | -2.4% | 6.7% | 4.07% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MEDIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.9% | -9.9% | 13.5% | 34.68% |
| 2018 | -9.4% | -31.2% | 73.9% | 25.46% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | -9.1% | 14.2% | 66.12% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | -9.2% | 219.0% | 65.06% |
| 2015 | -5.1% | -29.9% | 0.9% | 26.97% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MEDIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.7% | -22.6% | 93.8% | 14.97% |
| 1 Yr | 3.9% | -14.2% | 10.4% | 7.58% |
| 3 Yr | 3.6%* | -8.3% | 8.6% | 10.68% |
| 5 Yr | 5.4%* | -2.9% | 7.8% | 20.92% |
| 10 Yr | 4.7%* | -2.4% | 6.4% | 4.07% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MEDIX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 8.9% | -9.9% | 13.6% | 39.88% |
| 2018 | -9.4% | -31.2% | 0.0% | 47.85% |
| 2017 | 4.8% | 0.0% | 17.0% | 77.20% |
| 2016 | 4.4% | -9.2% | 242.1% | 74.35% |
| 2015 | -5.1% | -29.9% | 7.1% | 43.57% |
NAV & Total Return History
MEDIX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MEDIX | Category Low | Category High | MEDIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 7.35 B | 626 K | 17.2 B | 1.92% |
| Number of Holdings | 523 | 3 | 1334 | 11.85% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 318 M | -104 M | 1.99 B | 10.74% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 8.72% | 1.0% | 100.0% | 93.92% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
- Euro Bund 10yr Future Sep 08 20 1.99%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MEDIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 91.66% | 0.00% | 217.91% | 74.38% |
| Cash | 8.14% | -116.30% | 103.65% | 20.94% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.12% | 0.00% | 14.93% | 48.21% |
| Stocks | 0.08% | -0.01% | 6.23% | 9.09% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 67.77% |
| Other | 0.00% | -7.79% | 6.84% | 66.39% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MEDIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Government | 56.85% | 0.00% | 99.67% | 61.16% |
| Corporate | 31.03% | 0.00% | 97.56% | 30.58% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 7.62% | 0.00% | 100.00% | 27.55% |
| Derivative | 4.50% | 0.00% | 57.74% | 28.37% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.62% | 68.32% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 67.77% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MEDIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 89.24% | 0.00% | 229.15% | 81.82% |
| US | 2.42% | -134.72% | 217.91% | 13.77% |
MEDIX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MEDIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.83% | 0.01% | 33.09% | 80.17% |
| Management Fee | 0.68% | 0.00% | 1.50% | 44.78% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.65% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MEDIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 1.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MEDIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.50% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| MEDIX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 75.00% | 0.00% | 312.50% | 56.23% |
MEDIX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MEDIX | Category Low | Category High | MEDIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 27.02% | 71.15% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MEDIX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Monthly | Annually | Monthly | Monthly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MEDIX | Category Low | Category High | MEDIX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 4.06% | -0.61% | 9.08% | 84.75% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MEDIX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Mar 01, 2019 | $0.058 |
| Feb 01, 2019 | $0.058 |
| Dec 31, 2018 | $0.057 |
| Dec 03, 2018 | $0.057 |
| Nov 01, 2018 | $0.055 |
| Oct 01, 2018 | $0.055 |
| Sep 04, 2018 | $0.054 |
| Jun 01, 2018 | $0.056 |
| Apr 02, 2018 | $0.055 |
| Mar 01, 2018 | $0.056 |
| Dec 29, 2017 | $0.057 |
| Dec 01, 2017 | $0.058 |
| Nov 01, 2017 | $0.058 |
| Oct 02, 2017 | $0.060 |
| Sep 01, 2017 | $0.058 |
| Aug 01, 2017 | $0.057 |
| Jul 03, 2017 | $0.057 |
| Jun 01, 2017 | $0.055 |
| May 01, 2017 | $0.053 |
| Apr 03, 2017 | $0.053 |
| Mar 01, 2017 | $0.053 |
| Feb 01, 2017 | $0.053 |
| Dec 30, 2016 | $0.055 |
| Dec 01, 2016 | $0.060 |
| Nov 01, 2016 | $0.060 |
| Oct 03, 2016 | $0.063 |
| Sep 01, 2016 | $0.064 |
| Aug 01, 2016 | $0.062 |
| Jul 01, 2016 | $0.060 |
| Jun 01, 2016 | $0.058 |
| May 02, 2016 | $0.056 |
| Apr 01, 2016 | $0.054 |
| Mar 01, 2016 | $0.054 |
| Dec 31, 2015 | $0.054 |
| Dec 01, 2015 | $0.054 |
| Nov 02, 2015 | $0.054 |
| Oct 01, 2015 | $0.056 |
| Sep 01, 2015 | $0.057 |
| Jul 01, 2015 | $0.058 |
| Jun 01, 2015 | $0.057 |
| May 01, 2015 | $0.056 |
| Apr 01, 2015 | $0.056 |
| Mar 02, 2015 | $0.052 |
| Feb 02, 2015 | $0.056 |
| Jan 02, 2015 | $0.056 |
| Dec 01, 2014 | $0.056 |
| Nov 03, 2014 | $0.058 |
| Oct 01, 2014 | $0.058 |
| Sep 02, 2014 | $0.059 |
| Aug 01, 2014 | $0.059 |
| Jul 01, 2014 | $0.059 |
| Jun 02, 2014 | $0.059 |
| May 01, 2014 | $0.059 |
| Apr 01, 2014 | $0.059 |
| Mar 03, 2014 | $0.059 |
| Feb 03, 2014 | $0.058 |
| Dec 31, 2013 | $0.059 |
| Dec 02, 2013 | $0.059 |
| Nov 01, 2013 | $0.059 |
| Oct 01, 2013 | $0.059 |
| Sep 03, 2013 | $0.059 |
| Aug 01, 2013 | $0.061 |
| Jul 01, 2013 | $0.062 |
| Jun 03, 2013 | $0.062 |
| May 01, 2013 | $0.063 |
| Apr 01, 2013 | $0.063 |
| Mar 01, 2013 | $0.064 |
| Feb 01, 2013 | $0.064 |
| Jan 02, 2013 | $0.082 |
| Dec 03, 2012 | $0.064 |
| Nov 01, 2012 | $0.064 |
| Oct 01, 2012 | $0.064 |
| Sep 04, 2012 | $0.064 |
| Aug 01, 2012 | $0.064 |
| Jul 02, 2012 | $0.066 |
| Jun 01, 2012 | $0.066 |
| May 01, 2012 | $0.066 |
| Apr 02, 2012 | $0.066 |
| Mar 01, 2012 | $0.066 |
| Feb 01, 2012 | $0.067 |
| Jan 03, 2012 | $0.083 |
| Dec 01, 2011 | $0.067 |
| Nov 01, 2011 | $0.067 |
| Oct 03, 2011 | $0.067 |
| Sep 01, 2011 | $0.067 |
| Aug 01, 2011 | $0.067 |
| Jul 01, 2011 | $0.067 |
| Jun 01, 2011 | $0.065 |
| May 02, 2011 | $0.065 |
| Apr 01, 2011 | $0.065 |
| Mar 01, 2011 | $0.065 |
| Feb 01, 2011 | $0.063 |
| Jan 03, 2011 | $0.061 |
| Dec 01, 2010 | $0.061 |
| Nov 01, 2010 | $0.061 |
| Oct 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Sep 01, 2010 | $0.062 |
| Aug 02, 2010 | $0.064 |
| Jul 01, 2010 | $0.066 |
| Jun 01, 2010 | $0.068 |
| May 03, 2010 | $0.070 |
| Apr 01, 2010 | $0.070 |
| Mar 01, 2010 | $0.071 |
| Feb 01, 2010 | $0.071 |
| Jan 04, 2010 | $0.107 |
| Dec 01, 2009 | $0.075 |
| Nov 02, 2009 | $0.075 |
| Oct 01, 2009 | $0.075 |
| Sep 01, 2009 | $0.071 |
| Aug 03, 2009 | $0.067 |
| Jul 01, 2009 | $0.068 |
| Jun 01, 2009 | $0.067 |
| May 01, 2009 | $0.067 |
| Apr 01, 2009 | $0.067 |
| Mar 02, 2009 | $0.067 |
| Feb 02, 2009 | $0.067 |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $0.073 |
| Dec 01, 2008 | $0.144 |
| Nov 03, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Oct 01, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Sep 02, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Aug 01, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Jul 01, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Jun 02, 2008 | $0.074 |
| May 01, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Apr 01, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Mar 03, 2008 | $0.074 |
| Feb 01, 2008 | $0.075 |
| Dec 31, 2007 | $0.075 |
| Nov 01, 2007 | $0.075 |
| Oct 01, 2007 | $0.075 |
| Sep 04, 2007 | $0.075 |
| Aug 01, 2007 | $0.075 |
| Jul 02, 2007 | $0.075 |
| Jun 01, 2007 | $0.077 |
| May 01, 2007 | $0.077 |
| Apr 02, 2007 | $0.077 |
| Mar 01, 2007 | $0.077 |
| Feb 01, 2007 | $0.077 |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $0.080 |
| Nov 01, 2006 | $0.073 |
| Oct 02, 2006 | $0.069 |
| Sep 01, 2006 | $0.066 |
| Aug 01, 2006 | $0.066 |
| Jul 03, 2006 | $0.066 |
| Jun 01, 2006 | $0.065 |
| May 01, 2006 | $0.065 |
| Apr 03, 2006 | $0.065 |
| Mar 01, 2006 | $0.064 |
| Feb 01, 2006 | $0.065 |
| Dec 30, 2005 | $0.066 |
| Nov 01, 2005 | $0.064 |
| Oct 03, 2005 | $0.065 |
| Sep 01, 2005 | $0.065 |
| Aug 01, 2005 | $0.066 |
| Jul 01, 2005 | $0.066 |
| Jun 01, 2005 | $0.065 |
| May 02, 2005 | $0.068 |
| Apr 01, 2005 | $0.068 |
| Mar 01, 2005 | $0.068 |
| Feb 01, 2005 | $0.065 |
| Dec 31, 2004 | $0.086 |
| Nov 01, 2004 | $0.068 |
| Oct 01, 2004 | $0.071 |
| Sep 01, 2004 | $0.074 |
| Aug 02, 2004 | $0.070 |
| Jul 01, 2004 | $0.073 |
| Jun 01, 2004 | $0.067 |
| May 03, 2004 | $0.067 |
| Apr 01, 2004 | $0.067 |
| Mar 01, 2004 | $0.066 |
| Feb 02, 2004 | $0.067 |
| Dec 31, 2003 | $0.078 |
| Dec 01, 2003 | $0.078 |
| Nov 03, 2003 | $0.066 |
| Oct 01, 2003 | $0.066 |
| Sep 02, 2003 | $0.065 |
| Aug 01, 2003 | $0.060 |
| Jul 01, 2003 | $0.058 |
| Jun 02, 2003 | $0.062 |
| May 01, 2003 | $0.067 |
| Apr 01, 2003 | $0.063 |
| Mar 03, 2003 | $0.067 |
| Feb 03, 2003 | $0.073 |
| Dec 31, 2002 | $0.077 |
| Dec 02, 2002 | $0.148 |
| Nov 01, 2002 | $0.079 |
| Oct 01, 2002 | $0.084 |
MEDIX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Matthew Ryan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 24, 1998
22.29
22.3%
Matthew W. Ryan, CFA, is an investment officer and a portfolio manager of Massachusetts Financial Services Company. Before joining the firm in 1997, Matt worked for four years as an economist at the International Monetary Fund and for five years as an international economist with the U.S. Department of the Treasury. He was named a portfolio manager at MFS in 1998. He is a graduate of Williams College and earned a master's degree in international economics and foreign policy from Johns Hopkins University. Matt also holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
Ward Brown
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 01, 2008
12.34
12.3%
Ward Brown, CFA, Ph.D., is an investment officer and fixed income portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is a member of the Emerging Markets Debt team, and his duties include managing the firm's emerging market debt strategies in addition to conducting macroeconomic research and individual credit analysis. Ward joined MFS in 2005 as a fixed-income research analyst and was named portfolio manager in 2008. Prior to joining MFS, he served as an economist for the International Monetary Fund for eight years. Ward spent four years as a research and teaching assistant for the Financial Markets Group at the London School of Economics and Political Science and later served as a lecturer at the school in the Economics Department. Ward earned his bachelor's degree from McGill University and holds a master's and a doctoral degree in Economics from the London School of Economics and Political Science. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
Neeraj Arora
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 01, 2019
1.17
1.2%
Neeraj Arora is an investment officer and fixed income research analyst for MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is a member of the portfolio management team for the firm's Strategic Income strategy, responsible for managing the emerging market debt securities within the strategy. He is a member of the firm's emerging market debt team and works closely with MFS' emerging markets debt portfolio management team to identify attractive investment opportunities. Neeraj joined MFS in 2011. He was previously a vice president and research analyst at J.P. Morgan. He added portfolio management responsibilities in 2018. He earned a bachelor's degree from Marquette University and holds a Master's of Business Administration from Georgetown University.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 25.85 | 5.43 | 4.53 |