MFS Research International R4 (MRSJX)
| Fund Assets | 17.32B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.73% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 17.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.21% |
| Dividend Growth | 17.59% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 25.89 |
| YTD Return | 15.92% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.93% |
| 5-Year Return | 39.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 21.34 |
| 52-Week High | 26.59 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.81 |
| Holdings | 114 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
About MRSJX
The MFS Research International Fund Class R4 is an open-end mutual fund focused on international equities. Its primary objective is capital appreciation, achieved through a core investment strategy that is broadly diversified across sectors, industries, and non-U.S. regions. Managed by a team of analysts, the fund emphasizes company-level stock selection rather than targeting specific countries or economic regions. It typically invests at least 65% of its assets in the equity securities of companies with principal activities outside the United States, aligning its performance against the MSCI EAFE Index, which measures developed markets in Europe, Australasia, and the Far East. The fund is classified within the foreign large-blend category, aiming to strike a balance between growth and value stocks among large-cap international firms. With substantial assets under management and a moderate expense ratio, MFS Research International Fund Class R4 serves as a vehicle for investors seeking diversified exposure to developed international markets outside the U.S., providing an opportunity to participate in global economic growth while mitigating single-region risk through its diversified approach.
Performance
MRSJX had a total return of 9.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.40%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FZAIX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor International Discv Z | 0.50% |
| SWMIX | Schwab | Schwab International Opportunities | 0.85% |
| FAERX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas M | 1.28% |
| FAOCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor Overseas C | 1.81% |
| FIGRX | Fidelity | Fidelity International Discovery | 0.58% |
Top 10 Holdings
21.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Schneider Electric S.E. | SU | 2.93% |
| Hitachi, Ltd. | 6501 | 2.76% |
| Roche Holding AG | ROG | 2.54% |
| Linde plc | LIN | 2.19% |
| Barclays PLC | BARC | 2.14% |
| Euronext N.V. | ENX | 1.92% |
| NatWest Group plc | NWG | 1.92% |
| Nestlé S.A. | NESN | 1.90% |
| British American Tobacco p.l.c. | BATS | 1.76% |
| Currency Cash CASH_USD | n/a | 1.70% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.45541 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.38728 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 6, 2022 | $0.32458 | Dec 7, 2022 |
| Dec 7, 2021 | $0.32332 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| Dec 8, 2020 | $0.2104 | Dec 9, 2020 |
| Dec 10, 2019 | $0.35926 | Dec 10, 2019 |