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MFS Emerging Markets Equity Research Fund
mutual fund
EEMEX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$8.4
-0.17
-1.98%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
EEMEX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Research Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$8.4
-0.17
-1.98%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
EEMEX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Emerging Markets Equity Research Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$8.4
-0.17
-1.98%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
Name
As of 10/15/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
12.4%
1 yr return
18.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
-2.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
N/A
Net Assets
$2.76 M
Holdings in Top 10
41.1%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$8.6
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 11.82%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover N/A
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 10/15/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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EEMEX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 12.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -2.5%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return N/A
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency N/A
- Net Income Ratio 0.70%
- Dividend Yield 2.2%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Emerging Markets Equity Research Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS Funds
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Inception DateFeb 23, 2021
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR2
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerDeividas Seferis
Fund Description
Effective March 24, 2024, the seventh paragraph in the section entitled "Principal Investment Strategies" under the main heading entitled "Summary of Key Information" is restated in its entirety as follows:
MFS may invest a significant percentage of the fund’s assets in a single issuer or a small number of issuers.
EEMEX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EEMEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.4% | -12.4% | 34.4% | 37.45% |
| 1 Yr | 18.6% | -3.7% | 47.4% | 63.67% |
| 3 Yr | -2.5%* | -13.1% | 12.7% | 45.48% |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -3.7% | 12.7% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.1% | 7.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EEMEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.0% | -6.5% | 35.5% | 74.27% |
| 2022 | -23.3% | -50.1% | -2.4% | 40.40% |
| 2021 | N/A | -33.1% | 22.5% | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | -22.1% | 80.1% | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | -0.7% | 42.0% | N/A |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | EEMEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 12.4% | -12.4% | 34.4% | 37.45% |
| 1 Yr | 18.6% | -3.7% | 47.4% | 63.67% |
| 3 Yr | -2.5%* | -13.1% | 12.7% | 45.48% |
| 5 Yr | N/A* | -3.7% | 12.7% | N/A |
| 10 Yr | N/A* | -2.1% | 7.3% | N/A |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | EEMEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 8.7% | -2.7% | 42.0% | 71.19% |
| 2022 | -22.7% | -42.2% | 1.9% | 52.53% |
| 2021 | N/A | -32.5% | 33.1% | N/A |
| 2020 | N/A | -20.0% | 81.6% | N/A |
| 2019 | N/A | 2.3% | 42.0% | N/A |
NAV & Total Return History
EEMEX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| EEMEX | Category Low | Category High | EEMEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 2.76 M | 682 K | 103 B | 98.32% |
| Number of Holdings | 67 | 10 | 7534 | 73.88% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.27 M | 290 K | 23.8 B | 98.18% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 41.08% | 2.9% | 100.2% | 25.17% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 12.05%
- Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 7.19%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd. 4.91%
- Reliance Industries Ltd. 3.87%
- Mahindra Mahindra Ltd. 2.74%
- MFS Institutional Money Market Portfolio, Class A 2.15%
- Bank Negara Indonesia Persero Tbk. PT 2.14%
- Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. 2.09%
- KB Financial Group, Inc. 1.99%
- Hellenic Telecommunications Organization SA 1.94%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EEMEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.56% | 0.00% | 107.82% | 13.13% |
| Cash | 2.15% | -2.03% | 16.88% | 41.90% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.46% | 26.93% | 25.00% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.31% | 80.31% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 54.01% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 88.10% | 59.08% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EEMEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 20.53% | 0.00% | 48.86% | 59.97% |
| Technology | 18.70% | 0.00% | 47.50% | 78.93% |
| Communication Services | 12.97% | 0.00% | 39.29% | 10.89% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 12.00% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 50.78% |
| Consumer Defense | 11.53% | 0.00% | 25.90% | 10.04% |
| Basic Materials | 8.90% | 0.00% | 30.03% | 38.76% |
| Energy | 5.09% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 34.65% |
| Industrials | 4.49% | 0.00% | 43.53% | 74.12% |
| Utilities | 3.58% | 0.00% | 39.12% | 14.00% |
| Real Estate | 1.52% | 0.00% | 17.15% | 53.75% |
| Healthcare | 0.68% | 0.00% | 16.53% | 94.34% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | EEMEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 90.00% | 0.00% | 101.28% | 32.40% |
| US | 9.56% | 0.00% | 100.13% | 51.82% |
EEMEX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| EEMEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 11.82% | 0.03% | 29.98% | 1.40% |
| Management Fee | 0.95% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 66.29% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 67.65% |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.85% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| EEMEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| EEMEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 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.
| EEMEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | N/A | 0.00% | 189.00% | N/A |
EEMEX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| EEMEX | Category Low | Category High | EEMEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.18% | 0.00% | 9.74% | 32.96% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| EEMEX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| EEMEX | Category Low | Category High | EEMEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.70% | -1.98% | 17.62% | 50.58% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| EEMEX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Quarterly | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.187 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2022 | $0.053 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2021 | $0.003 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2021 | $0.035 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
EEMEX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Deividas Seferis
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 23, 2021
1.27
1.3%
Mr. Seferis is Portfolio Manager of the fund and joined MFS since 2009.
Sanjay Natarajan
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 23, 2021
1.27
1.3%
Sanjay Natarajan is an investment officer and institutional equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS® ). His responsibilities include communicating investment policy, strategy and positioning and participating in the research process and strategy discussions. His role also includes assessing portfolio risk, customizing portfolios to client objectives and guidelines and managing daily cash flows. He is based in the firm’s Singapore office. Prior to joining the firm in 2007, Sanjay worked for DBS Bank Ltd. (Asia), holding various roles, including serving as COO of Global Corporate and Investment Banking. He also previously worked at McKinsey and Company, k1 Ventures and the Singapore Economic Development Board. He began his career in 1996. Sanjay earned a bachelor’s degree from Dartmouth College and a master’s degree from Harvard University. Our portfolio managers are supported by our entire team of investment professionals in nine worldwide offices. The team employs a proprietary investment process to build better insights for our clients. The core principles of our approach are integrated research, global collaboration and active risk management.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 33.71 | 6.64 | 13.42 |
