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MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class R1 MEDDX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 12.73  /  +0.16 %
  • Total Assets 7.6B
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.820%
  • Expense Ratio 1.820%
  • Distribution Fee Level Above Average
  • Share Class Type Retirement, Small
  • Category Emerging Markets Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Low/Moderate
  • Min. Initial Investment 0
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 4.54%
  • Effective Duration 5.76 years

USD | NAV as of Aug 08, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Aug 08, 2026, 12:11 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis MEDDX

Will MEDDX 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 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.

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 MEDDX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 5.1
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

EUR/USD FWD 20260717 Purchased

6.52 499M
Derivative

Currency Cash CASH_USD

2.10 161M
Cash and Equivalents

Cash Offset

2.00 153M
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Argentina (Republic Of) 3.63%

1.37 105M
Government

Argentina (Republic Of) 3.5%

1.10 84M
Government

USD/EUR FWD 20260717 Purchased

1.06 81M
Derivative

Ultra US Treasury Bond Future Sept 26

1.01 77M
Government

Ecuador (Republic Of) 3.5%

0.99 76M
Government

Argentina (Republic Of) 4.25%

0.97 74M
Government

Dominican Republic 4.88%

0.90 69M
Government

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