MFS Emerging Markets Debt R3 (MEDFX)
NASDAQ · Mutual Fund
· Delayed Price · Currency is USD
12.49
+0.01 (0.08%)
Sep 8, 2025, 4:00 PM EDT
1.79% (1Y)
| Fund Assets | 5.98B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.06% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.67 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.38% |
| Dividend Growth | -15.23% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.48 |
| YTD Return | 5.38% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.99% |
| 5-Year Return | 4.20% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.57 |
| 52-Week High | 12.49 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 542 |
| Inception Date | Dec 1, 2008 |
About MEDFX
The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Emg Mkts HC Debt with 1.07% total expense ratio. MFS Series Trust X: MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund; Class R3 Shares seeks total return with an emphasis on high current income, but also capital appreciation. MEDFX invests at least 80% its assets in debt instruments of issuers that are tied economically to emerging market countries. MFS may invest up to 100% of its assets in below investment grade quality debt instruments.
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MEDFX
Share Class R3
Index JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR
Performance
MEDFX had a total return of 4.99% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.92%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
20.24% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| EUR/USD FWD 20251017 Purchased | n/a | 5.54% |
| United States Treasury Notes 2.75% | T.2.75 08.15.32 | 3.99% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 3.23% |
| 5 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.53% |
| 10 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 25 | n/a | 1.41% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5% | ARGENT.3.5 07.09.41 | 0.96% |
| USD/EUR FWD 20251017 Purchased | n/a | 0.95% |
| Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75% | OMAN.6.75 01.17.48 REGS | 0.90% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) 4.25% | ARGENT.5 01.09.38 | 0.89% |
| Paraguay (Republic of) 5.4% | PARGUY.5.4 03.30.50 REGS | 0.83% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.05368 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.05367 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.0099 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.05804 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.060 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.06006 | Apr 1, 2025 |