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MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A MEDAX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return $12.16  /  −0.08 %
  • Fund Size $7.2B
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio 1.070%
  • Net Expense Ratio 1.070%
  • Fee Level: Distribution Below Average
  • Share Class Type Front Load
  • Morningstar Category Emerging Markets Bond
  • Fixed-Income Style Box (Funds) Low/Moderate
  • Minimum Initial Investment $1,000
  • Investment Status Open
  • TTM Yield 5.61%
  • Average Effective Duration 5.51 yrs
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Morningstar’s Analysis MEDAX

Will MEDAX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable MEDAX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the MEDAX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of MEDAX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

Analyst Giovanni Cafaro

Giovanni Cafaro

Analyst

Summary

A stable and seasoned group that successfully navigated the transition following the veteran manager’s exit. MFS Meridian Emerging Markets Debt stands out for its experienced team and time-tested investment process, earning Above Average ratings on People and Process Pillars.

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Portfolio Holdings MEDAX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 3.5
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% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

USD/EUR FWD 20261016 Purchased

6.81 493M
Derivative

Currency Cash CASH_USD

3.21 233M
Cash and Equivalents

Cash Offset

2.93 212M
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Argentina (Republic Of) 3.63%

1.26 92M
Government

US Treasury Bond Future Dec 26

1.25 90M
Government

Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5%

1.00 73M
Government

Ultra US Treasury Bond Future Dec 26

1.00 72M
Government

Ecuador (Republic Of) 3.5%

0.93 68M
Government

Argentina (Republic Of) 4.25%

0.91 66M
Government

Dominican Republic 4.88%

0.88 64M
Government

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