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MFS Research International Fund
mutual fund
MRSJX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$23.32
-0.62
-2.59%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
MRSJX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Research International Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$23.32
-0.62
-2.59%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
MRSJX (Mutual Fund)
MFS Research International Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$23.32
-0.62
-2.59%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
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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Vitals
YTD Return
5.1%
1 yr return
9.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
-0.2%
5 Yr Avg Return
5.0%
Net Assets
$16.3 B
Holdings in Top 10
25.4%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$23.9
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.80%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 19.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/10/2024Price
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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MRSJX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 5.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -0.2%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 5.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.26%
- Dividend Yield 1.6%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency None
Fund Details
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Legal NameMFS Research International Fund
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Fund Family NameMFS Funds
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Inception DateApr 01, 2005
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR4
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerVictoria Higley
Fund Description
MFS (Massachusetts Financial Services Company, the fund’s investment adviser) normally invests the fund’s assets primarily in foreign equity securities, including emerging market equity securities. Equity securities include common stocks and other securities that represent an ownership interest (or right to acquire an ownership interest) in a company or other issuer.
MFS normally invests the fund’s assets across different industries, sectors, countries, and regions, but MFS may invest a significant percentage of the fund’s assets in issuers in a single industry, sector, country, or region.
In selecting investments for the fund, MFS is not constrained by any particular investment style. MFS may invest the fund’s assets in the stocks of companies it believes to have above average earnings growth potential compared to other companies (growth companies), in the stocks of companies it believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth (value companies), or in a combination of growth and value companies.
MFS may invest the fund’s assets in securities of companies of any size.
In conjunction with a team of investment research analysts, sector leaders select investments for the fund. MFS generally manages the fund to be sector neutral to the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index using MFS’ custom industry and sector categories to classify the fund and the MSCI EAFE (Europe, Australasia, Far East) Index’s holdings.
MFS uses an active bottom-up investment approach to buying and selling investments for the fund. Investments are selected primarily based on fundamental analysis of individual issuers. Quantitative screening tools that systematically evaluate issuers may also be considered.
MRSJX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MRSJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.1% | -3.4% | 32.4% | 58.93% |
| 1 Yr | 9.1% | -1.8% | 38.8% | 60.35% |
| 3 Yr | -0.2%* | -13.6% | 48.1% | 83.55% |
| 5 Yr | 5.0%* | -34.2% | 74.9% | 52.63% |
| 10 Yr | 5.9%* | 1.2% | 32.4% | 20.21% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MRSJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11.5% | -1.4% | 22.0% | 75.51% |
| 2022 | -18.6% | -43.6% | 71.3% | 58.72% |
| 2021 | 10.4% | -28.5% | 18.9% | 8.13% |
| 2020 | 12.1% | -90.1% | 992.1% | 28.26% |
| 2019 | 25.6% | -1.9% | 38.8% | 5.50% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | MRSJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.1% | -3.4% | 32.4% | 58.93% |
| 1 Yr | 9.1% | -1.8% | 38.8% | 60.35% |
| 3 Yr | -0.2%* | -13.6% | 48.1% | 83.55% |
| 5 Yr | 5.0%* | -34.2% | 74.9% | 52.63% |
| 10 Yr | 5.9%* | 1.2% | 32.4% | 20.21% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | MRSJX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 13.4% | 3.2% | 23.8% | 80.38% |
| 2022 | -17.3% | -43.6% | 144.8% | 69.28% |
| 2021 | 11.8% | -22.6% | 56.0% | 25.20% |
| 2020 | 13.2% | -89.7% | 1010.8% | 30.94% |
| 2019 | 27.9% | 4.3% | 38.8% | 6.21% |
NAV & Total Return History
MRSJX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| MRSJX | Category Low | Category High | MRSJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 16.3 B | 3.3 M | 425 B | 8.27% |
| Number of Holdings | 111 | 1 | 10481 | 57.25% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 4.32 B | 1.01 M | 47.5 B | 7.18% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 25.40% | 4.6% | 147.7% | 41.92% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Novo Nordisk A/S 3.63%
- Schneider Electric SE 3.60%
- Linde PLC 3.20%
- Roche Holding AG 2.85%
- ASML Holding NV 2.31%
- Hitachi Ltd 2.30%
- Nestle SA 2.26%
- LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SE 2.09%
- TotalEnergies SE 1.64%
- NatWest Group PLC 1.53%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MRSJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.91% | 0.00% | 102.63% | 19.97% |
| Cash | 1.10% | 0.00% | 44.84% | 70.36% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | -0.05% | 6.89% | 80.66% |
| Other | 0.00% | -2.12% | 47.54% | 75.98% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.18% | 64.16% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 95.29% | 66.93% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MRSJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial Services | 18.05% | 0.00% | 47.75% | 47.84% |
| Industrials | 15.41% | 5.17% | 99.49% | 36.64% |
| Healthcare | 13.26% | 0.00% | 20.35% | 32.96% |
| Consumer Defense | 9.91% | 0.00% | 32.29% | 40.16% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.82% | 0.00% | 36.36% | 65.92% |
| Basic Materials | 9.68% | 0.00% | 23.86% | 17.92% |
| Technology | 7.47% | 0.00% | 36.32% | 88.96% |
| Communication Services | 6.48% | 0.00% | 21.69% | 39.36% |
| Energy | 4.11% | 0.00% | 16.89% | 69.92% |
| Utilities | 3.46% | 0.00% | 13.68% | 25.12% |
| Real Estate | 2.35% | 0.00% | 14.59% | 41.12% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MRSJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 89.52% | 0.00% | 99.44% | 56.63% |
| US | 9.39% | 0.00% | 102.01% | 31.67% |
MRSJX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| MRSJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.80% | 0.01% | 19.62% | 67.81% |
| Management Fee | 0.64% | 0.00% | 1.65% | 43.80% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.00% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| MRSJX 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% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| MRSJX 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.
| MRSJX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 19.00% | 2.00% | 247.00% | 23.90% |
MRSJX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| MRSJX | Category Low | Category High | MRSJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% | 0.00% | 17.49% | 67.55% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| MRSJX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | None | Annual | Quarterly | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| MRSJX | Category Low | Category High | MRSJX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.26% | -0.93% | 6.38% | 61.60% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| MRSJX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | $0.387 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 06, 2022 | $0.325 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 07, 2021 | $0.323 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 08, 2020 | $0.210 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2019 | $0.359 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.129 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 11, 2018 | $0.767 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2017 | $0.244 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 13, 2016 | $0.283 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2015 | $0.300 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2014 | $0.421 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.265 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2012 | $0.304 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 09, 2011 | $0.296 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 10, 2010 | $0.232 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 11, 2009 | $0.229 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 17, 2008 | $0.211 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 17, 2008 | $0.247 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.733 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $1.257 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 12, 2007 | $0.332 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $0.884 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $1.057 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 15, 2006 | $0.279 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.163 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.670 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 16, 2005 | $0.695 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
MRSJX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Victoria Higley
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Apr 29, 2016
6.09
6.1%
Victoria Higley, ASIP, is an investment officer and institutional equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). In her role, she participates in the research process and strategy discussions, assesses portfolio risk, customizes portfolios to client objectives and guidelines and manages daily cash flows. She is also responsible for communicating investment policy, strategy and positioning. Victoria joined MFS in 2011 in her current role. Before that she spent three years at Fidelity International as a UK institutional client director and 14 years at UBS Asset Management as a UK institutional client director, pan‐European equity analyst and UK portfolio manager. She began her career in the financial services industry in 1994. Victoria holds a bachelor’s degree from Durham University. She is a regular member of the CFA Institute and an Associate of the CFA Society of the UK (ASIP).
Camille Lee
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Sep 01, 2018
3.75
3.8%
Investment Officer *Institutional Equity Portfolio Manager *As an Institutional Portfolio Manager, participates in the research process and strategy discussions. Assesses portfolio risk, customizes portfolios to client objectives and guidelines, and manages daily cash flows. Communicates investment policy, strategy, and positioning. *Joined MFS in 2000. *Previous experience includes 3 years as Research Analyst at SG Cowen Securities Corporation; 8 years as Research Analyst and Associate Analyst at Alex Brown. *Affiliations include CFA Institute, CFA Society of Boston. *University of Virginia, MBA *University of Virginia, BA
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08 | 30.35 | 6.32 | 3.25 |
