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MFS Emerging Markets Debt B MEDBX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
Medalist Rating as of | See MFS Investment Hub
  • NAV / 1-Day Return 12.04  /  +0.30 %
  • Total Assets 7.2 Bil
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.810%
  • Expense Ratio 1.810%
  • Distribution Fee Level Low
  • Share Class Type —
  • Category Emerging Markets Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Low/Extensive
  • Min. Initial Investment 1,000
  • Status Closed
  • TTM Yield 5.60%
  • Effective Duration 6.61 years

USD | NAV as of Jul 26, 2024 | 1-Day Return as of Jul 26, 2024, 10:17 PM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis MEDBX

Will MEDBX outperform in 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.

A sound investment process and strong management team underpin MFS Emerging Markets Debt B's Morningstar Medalist Rating of Bronze.

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Summary

Fees are a weakness here. The strategy's lofty fees are a high hurdle to clear, as it is priced within the highest quintile among peers.

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Portfolio Holdings MEDBX

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings —
  • Bond Holdings —
  • Other Holdings —
  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 13.6
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Currency Cash CASH_USD

8.30 586.0 Mil
Cash and Equivalents

USD/EUR FWD 20240719 Purchased

4.92 347.3 Mil
Derivative

5 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 24

2.91 205.0 Mil
Government

United States Treasury Notes 2.75%

1.99 140.6 Mil
Government

10 Year Treasury Note Future Sept 24

1.94 136.9 Mil
Government

UST Bond 30Yr Future SEP 19 24

1.79 126.6 Mil
Government

Ultra 10 Year US Treasury Note Future Sept 24

1.66 116.8 Mil
Government

Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75%

1.37 96.9 Mil
Government

Oman (Sultanate Of) 7%

1.20 85.0 Mil
Government

BRL/USD NDF 20240702 Purchased

0.96 67.5 Mil
Derivative