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MFS Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class R3 MEDFX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return 12.07  /  −0.08 %
  • Total Assets 7.2B
  • Adj. Expense Ratio
    1.070%
  • Expense Ratio 1.070%
  • Distribution Fee Level Low
  • Share Class Type Retirement, Medium
  • Category Emerging Markets Bond
  • Credit Quality / Interest Rate Sensitivity Low/Moderate
  • Min. Initial Investment 0
  • Status Open
  • TTM Yield 5.60%
  • Effective Duration 5.76 years

USD | NAV as of Oct 03, 2026 | 1-Day Return as of Oct 03, 2026, 12:06 AM GMT+0

Morningstar’s Analysis MEDFX

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

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the MEDFX 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 MEDFX’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 MEDFX

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  • Current Portfolio Date
  • Equity Holdings —
  • Bond Holdings —
  • Other Holdings —
  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings 2.3
Top 10 Holdings
% 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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