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MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class B MEDBX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return $12.28  /  +0.41 %
  • Fund Size $7.2B
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio 1.820%
  • Net Expense Ratio 1.810%
  • Fee Level: Distribution Low
  • Share Class Type Deferred Load
  • Morningstar Category Emerging Markets Bond
  • Fixed-Income Style Box (Funds) Low/Moderate
  • Minimum Initial Investment $1,000
  • Investment Status Closed
  • TTM Yield 4.82%
  • Average Effective Duration 5.43 yrs
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Morningstar’s Analysis MEDBX

Will MEDBX 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 MEDBX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the MEDBX 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 MEDBX’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.

by Giovanni Cafaro
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Portfolio Holdings MEDBX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 2.3
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% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

USD/EUR FWD 20261016 Purchased

6.34 480M
Derivative

Currency Cash CASH_USD

4.73 359M
Cash and Equivalents

Cash Offset

4.40 333M
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Argentina (Republic Of) 3.63%

1.29 98M
Government

Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5%

1.03 78M
Government

Ecuador (Republic Of) 3.5%

0.96 73M
Government

Argentina (Republic Of) 4.25%

0.92 70M
Government

Dominican Republic 4.88%

0.90 68M
Government

Colombia (Republic Of) 7.75%

0.83 63M
Government

Dominican Republic 6.15%

0.75 57M
Government

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