Clients We Serve
MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc., (MFSI) is the global institutional subsidiary of MFS Investment Management dedicated to providing investment management to institutional clients worldwide.
MFSI brings to our clients a world of investment opportunity through the global research platform and investment expertise of MFS Investment Management. At the same time, we are able to provide our clients dedicated institutional relationship management and client service through 11 institutional offices worldwide. We are committed to supporting our institutional business with the highest level of global resources tailored to the unique local requirements of institutional clients.
Who we serve:
- Defined Benefit Pension Plans
- Defined Contribution Pension Plans
- Endowments and Foundations
- Insurance Funds
- Public Plans and Local Authorities
- Sovereign Wealth Funds/Central Banks
- Subadvisory
Illustrates the varied risk-return profiles and sector and factor exposures that growth and value style strategies can bring to the overall equity allocation
Thought Leadership
Opportunities in US Growth
This paper discusses our approach to stock picking within a Growth equity framework, new opportunities and trends in the investment landscape, and the importance of investing through the cycle in companies with durable earnings.
Macro Talking Points - Week of 1 July 2024
Global fixed income market analysis through a macroeconomic lens.
Macro Talking Points - Week of 24 June 2024
Global fixed income market analysis through a macroeconomic lens.
Monthly Equity Market Topics
An examination of market trends and dynamics across the global equity markets.
Monthly Equity Market Topics
An examination of market trends and dynamics across the global equity markets.
MFS® Emerging Markets Debt Strategy - Quarterly Portfolio Update | Transcript
How Has Low Volatility Performed in Down Markets?
We explore how minimum- and low-volatility equities have behaved over the last 20 years, given the relatively strong equity markets, and how those lower-risk stocks have performed during past market drawdowns.
MFS EMD Team Views on the Situation in the Middle East
Provides commentary on the current geopolitical environment in the Middle East and how the Team is positioning its portfolios.
MFS® Large Cap Value Strategy - Quarterly Portfolio Update | Transcript
MFS® Growth Strategy - Quarterly Portfolio Update | Transcript
The Benefits of Low Volatility as a Strategic Allocation
Given economic uncertainty and market volatility, we believe an appropriately sized strategic allocation to a low-volatility equity strategy may allow investors to lessen downside risk and realize long-term competitive returns without having to experience extreme swings.
Exploring Opportunities for Global Small- and Mid-Cap Stocks in the Next Cycle
The Time is Right
We examine the performance of low volatility stocks through the lens of market cycles and offer our perspective on the outlook for these stocks, which we believe are well positioned as we move into the next phases of the current cycle.
Fixed Income Under the Spotlight: Three Key Themes for 2024
Co-CIO of Fixed Income Pilar Gomez-Bravo, addresses many of the pressing issues facing today’s bond investors including the fight between growth and inflation, building portfolios for an uncertain world and fragility.
Fixed Income Investing in US Recessions
We examine how, during economic downturns, fixed income has offered diversification benefits and reduced the volatility of portfolios that include risk assets such as equities.
Starting Points Matter: Why International Equities Might Be Worth a Second Look
Why consider an allocation to both US and non-US companies? We believe that the starting point for market today is vastly different from that of the past decade. And, with rising rates, higher inflation, and shrinking liquidity, investors who seek the best companies across the global markets could help maximize portfolio returns.
Thriving Amid Change | Transcript
The Big Mac on Cash Allocation: Time to Retire the CD Player*
With the federal funds rate at or near peak levels, we believe that cash is likely to start underperforming credit in the period ahead. We favor deploying some credit risk as an attractive alternative to a cash allocation.
An Active Approach to Investing in Taxable Municipal Bonds
We examine the strategic case for investing in the taxable municipal bond asset class and present the argument for active investment to seek alpha. We also review why we think it is currently an attractive time to consider an allocation to the taxable municipal market.
Finding a Sweet Spot for Local Emerging Market Debt
We discuss the four stages of the typical cycle for emerging markets local debt, the fundamental framework of the marketplace, and the potential opportunity set offered to today's investors.
Active Management in Fixed Income: Opportunities, Risks and Investment Approach | Transcript
Dude, Where's My Recession?
MFS Chief Economist provides perspective on the current economy, central bank thinking, and the trajectory of a potential recessionary environment.
Beyond the Headlines: Accelerated Risk and Opportunities for Investors
In this era of volatility, what are the implications for asset allocation and what risk and opportunities sit beyond the headlines? In partnership with Eurasia Group, a geopolitical risk firm that helps clients understand and navigate the changing global landscape, MFS uncovers the major implications on emerging technologies and energy transition.
The Big Mac on Macro Regimes: The Market Paradigm Shift
The prevailing macro regime, the “fear of the Fed,” is likely to end in the near future. A shift away from it should bring better prospects for fixed income returns, and in our view it may be time to consider raising allocations to fixed income.
MFS Global Aggregate Opportunistic Strategy - The Active Advantage | Transcript
MFS Fixed Income History
Provides insight on MFS's deep history and expertise fixed income as well as its risk managed approach and Global Research Platform.
MFS Net Zero Progress Report
As a signatory of the Net Zero Asset Managers initiative (NZAM), MFS supports the goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050 or sooner. This report provides an update on progress across the globe since July 2021, when MFS joined the NZAM.