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MFS Emerging Markets Debt R1 MEDDX

Morningstar Medalist Rating
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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 11.81  /  +0.02 %
  • Total Assets 6.8 Bil
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.810%
  • Expense Ratio 1.810%
  • Distribution Fee Level Above Average
  • Share Class Type Retirement, Small
  • Category Emerging Markets Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Low/Extensive
  • Min. Initial Investment —
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 5.12%
  • Effective Duration 6.71 years

USD | NAV as of Apr 18, 2024 | 1-Day Return as of Apr 18, 2024, 10:16 PM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis MEDDX

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

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the MEDDX 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 MEDDX’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 R1'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 MEDDX

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings —
  • Bond Holdings —
  • Other Holdings —
  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 15.5
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Currency Cash CASH_USD

9.03 608.7 Mil
Cash and Equivalents

USD/EUR FWD 20240419 Purchased

4.95 334.0 Mil
Derivative

10 Year Treasury Note Future June 24

3.53 237.8 Mil
Government

5 Year Treasury Note Future June 24

3.05 205.6 Mil
Government

UST Bond 30Yr Future JUN 18 24

1.92 129.5 Mil
Government

10 Year Treasury Note Future June 24

1.85 125.0 Mil
Government

Oman (Sultanate Of) 6.75%

1.37 92.3 Mil
Government

Oman (Sultanate Of) 7%

1.18 79.8 Mil
Government

Paraguay (Republic of) 5.4%

1.01 68.4 Mil
Government

United States Treasury Bonds 2.5%

1.00 67.3 Mil
Government