INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks capital appreciation.
INVESTMENT FOCUS
A core global stock fund focused on larger-cap companies
Employs a "growth at a reasonable price" strategy
Managed with a long-term investment horizon
Fund Information
- Fund Commencement 12/29/1986
- Net Assets ($ M) As of 10/31/24 $2452.82
- Fiscal Year End OCTOBER
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Benchmark
MSCI World Index measures stock markets in the developed world.MSCI World Index (net div)
Share Class Information
- Class Inception 09/07/1993
- Net Asset Value (NAV) As of 11/11/24 $50.98
- Most Recent NAV Change As of 11/11/24 $0.26 | 0.51%
- Fund Number 4
- Maximum Sales Charge 5.75%
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Gross Expense Ratio
1.21%
Gross Expense Ratio: The Gross Expense Ratio is the fund's total operating expense ratio from the fund's most recent prospectus.
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Net Expense Ratio
1.20%
Net Expense Ratio: The Net Expense Ratio reflects the reduction of expenses from contractual fee waivers and reimbursements. Elimination of these reductions will result in higher expenses and lower performance.
These reductions will continue until at least 02/28/25
MANAGERS
Top 10 Holdings
- Visa Inc
- Schneider Electric SE
- Charles Schwab Corp
- Medtronic PLC
- Willis Towers Watson PLC
- Alphabet Inc Class A
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
- Comcast Corp
- Microsoft Corp
- Roche Holding AG
Important Risk Considerations
The fund may not achieve its objective and/or you could lose money on your investment in the fund.
Stock: Stock markets and investments in individual stocks are volatile and can decline significantly in response to or investor perception of, issuer, market, economic, industry, political, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions.
International: Investments in foreign markets can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, currency, economic, industry, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions.
Please see the prospectus for further information on these and other risk considerations.
Ryan McAllister, CFA
Portfolio Manager
Ryan P. McAllister, CFA, is an investment officer and equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is a member of the firm's global equity portfolio management team.
Ryan joined MFS in 2007 after participating in the MFS Summer MBA Internship Program in 2006. Prior to joining the firm, he served for three years as an assistant vice president in the loan administration/distressed debt group of LaSalle Bank, N.A. and was a basic industries analyst for the investment banking division of Deutsche Bank for two years. He was named portfolio manager in September 2016.
Ryan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, earning his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a double major in finance and computer applications. He also received his Master of Business Administration degree with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute.
Our portfolio managers are supported by our entire team of investment professionals in nine worldwide offices. The team employs a proprietary investment process to build better insights for our clients. The core principles of our approach are integrated research, global collaboration, and active risk management.
Roger Morley
Portfolio Manager
Roger M. Morley is an investment officer and an equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is a co-portfolio manager of MFS Global Equity (since 2009), MFS Global Concentrated Equity (since 2012) and portfolio manager of the MFS Meridian Core European Equity (since 2008). As an equity portfolio manager, Roger is responsible for the final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, and risk and cash management. Additionally, he participates in the research process and strategy discussions. Roger is based in MFS' London office.
Roger joined MFS as a research analyst in 2002 and was named portfolio manager in 2009. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in London for Deutsche Bank AG (formerly Bankers Trust Company and Alex. Brown & Sons), first as a financial analyst in the technology and media group and then as an associate in the health care group of the Global Investment Banking department.
Roger is a graduate of Saint Catharine's College, University of Cambridge, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in History. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France.
Performance
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
Important Performance Information
Sales Charges
Class A shares ("A") results include the maximum sales charge.
Annual Rate of Return (%)
As of 12/31/23 | Benchmark: MSCI World Index (net div)| 2014 | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At NAV | 3.75 | -1.68 | 7.07 | 23.62 | -9.82 | 30.22 | 13.87 | 17.04 | -17.95 | 14.21 |
| With Sales Charge | -2.22 | -7.33 | 0.91 | 16.51 | -15.01 | 22.74 | 7.32 | 10.31 | -22.67 | 7.64 |
| MSCI World Index (net div) | 4.94 | -0.87 | 7.51 | 22.40 | -8.71 | 27.67 | 15.90 | 21.82 | -18.14 | 23.79 |
| At NAV | With Sales Charge | MSCI World Index (net div) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14.21 | 7.64 | 23.79 |
| 2022 | -17.95 | -22.67 | -18.14 |
| 2021 | 17.04 | 10.31 | 21.82 |
| 2020 | 13.87 | 7.32 | 15.9 |
| 2019 | 30.22 | 22.74 | 27.67 |
| 2018 | -9.82 | -15.01 | -8.71 |
| 2017 | 23.62 | 16.51 | 22.4 |
| 2016 | 7.07 | 0.91 | 7.51 |
| 2015 | -1.68 | -7.33 | -0.87 |
| 2014 | 3.75 | -2.22 | 4.94 |
Pricing History
- NAV at Close of Trading on: 11/11/24
- Net Asset Value (NAV): $50.98
- Change ($) (since 11/08/24 ): 0.26
- Change (%) (since 11/08/24 ): 0.51
- Market Price (MP):
Historical NAV may not be available for all dates.
Historical MP may not be available for all dates.
Distributions
The Record Date is the date on which a fund declares a distribution. To receive the distribution, an investor must be a shareholder of record on that date.The Payable Date is the date on which the distribution is paid to shareholders.
Dividend Rate per Share is the amount of dividend that a shareholder will receive for each share held. It can be calculated by taking the total amount of dividends paid and dividing it by the total shares outstanding.
Dividend Reinvestment at NAV is the automatic reinvestment of shareholder dividends in more shares at net asset value.
Ex-Dividend Date is the date on which a fund goes ex-dividend. The interval between the announcement and the payment of the next dividend. An investor must own the fund before the ex-dividend date to be eligible for the dividend payout.
Long-term Capital Gain
The gain on the sale of a capital asset where the holding period was more than 12 months and the profit was subject to the long-term capital gains tax.
(Source: Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms)
Short-term Capital Gain
For tax purposes the profit realized from the sale of securities or other capital assets held for less than 12 months. Short-term gains are taxable at ordinary income rates to the extent they are not reduced by offsetting capital losses.
(Source: Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms)
The Payable Date is the date on which the distribution is paid to shareholders.
Dividend Rate per Share is the amount of dividend that a shareholder will receive for each share held. It can be calculated by taking the total amount of dividends paid and dividing it by the total shares outstanding.
Dividend Reinvestment at NAV is the automatic reinvestment of shareholder dividends in more shares at net asset value.
Ex-Dividend Date is the date on which a fund goes ex-dividend. The interval between the announcement and the payment of the next dividend. An investor must own the fund before the ex-dividend date to be eligible for the dividend payout.
Long-term Capital Gain The gain on the sale of a capital asset where the holding period was more than 12 months and the profit was subject to the long-term capital gains tax. (Source: Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms)
Short-term Capital Gain For tax purposes the profit realized from the sale of securities or other capital assets held for less than 12 months. Short-term gains are taxable at ordinary income rates to the extent they are not reduced by offsetting capital losses. (Source: Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms)
Updated Daily As of 11/12/24
| Record Date | Ex-Date | Payable Date | Type of Earnings | Rate per Share (US$) | Reinvestment NAV (US$) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/20/23 | 12/21/23 | 12/22/23 | Long Term Capital Gain | 3.63731 | 45.97 |
| 12/20/23 | 12/21/23 | 12/22/23 | Dividend | 0.39270 | 45.97 |
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Overview
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Seeks capital appreciation.
INVESTMENT FOCUS
A core global stock fund focused on larger-cap companies
Employs a "growth at a reasonable price" strategy
Managed with a long-term investment horizon
Fund Information
- Fund Commencement 12/29/1986
- Net Assets ($ M) As of 10/31/24 $2452.82
- Fiscal Year End OCTOBER
-
Benchmark
MSCI World Index measures stock markets in the developed world.MSCI World Index (net div)
Share Class Information
- Class Inception 09/07/1993
- Net Asset Value (NAV) As of 11/11/24 $50.98
- Most Recent NAV Change As of 11/11/24 $0.26 | 0.51%
- Fund Number 4
- Maximum Sales Charge 5.75%
-
Gross Expense Ratio
1.21%
Gross Expense Ratio: The Gross Expense Ratio is the fund's total operating expense ratio from the fund's most recent prospectus.
-
Net Expense Ratio
1.20%
Net Expense Ratio: The Net Expense Ratio reflects the reduction of expenses from contractual fee waivers and reimbursements. Elimination of these reductions will result in higher expenses and lower performance.
These reductions will continue until at least 02/28/25
MANAGERS
Top 10 Holdings
As of 10/31/24- Visa Inc
- Schneider Electric SE
- Charles Schwab Corp
- Medtronic PLC
- Willis Towers Watson PLC
- Alphabet Inc Class A
- Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc
- Comcast Corp
- Microsoft Corp
- Roche Holding AG
Important Risk Considerations
The fund may not achieve its objective and/or you could lose money on your investment in the fund.
Stock: Stock markets and investments in individual stocks are volatile and can decline significantly in response to or investor perception of, issuer, market, economic, industry, political, regulatory, geopolitical, environmental, public health, and other conditions.
International: Investments in foreign markets can involve greater risk and volatility than U.S. investments because of adverse market, currency, economic, industry, political, regulatory, geopolitical, or other conditions.
Please see the prospectus for further information on these and other risk considerations.
Ryan McAllister, CFA
Portfolio Manager
22YEARS WITH INDUSTRY
8YEARS WITH PORTFOLIORyan P. McAllister, CFA, is an investment officer and equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is a member of the firm's global equity portfolio management team.
Ryan joined MFS in 2007 after participating in the MFS Summer MBA Internship Program in 2006. Prior to joining the firm, he served for three years as an assistant vice president in the loan administration/distressed debt group of LaSalle Bank, N.A. and was a basic industries analyst for the investment banking division of Deutsche Bank for two years. He was named portfolio manager in September 2016.
Ryan graduated summa cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, earning his Bachelor of Business Administration degree with a double major in finance and computer applications. He also received his Master of Business Administration degree with honors from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. He holds the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation from the CFA Institute.
Our portfolio managers are supported by our entire team of investment professionals in nine worldwide offices. The team employs a proprietary investment process to build better insights for our clients. The core principles of our approach are integrated research, global collaboration, and active risk management.
Roger Morley
Portfolio Manager
28YEARS WITH INDUSTRY
15YEARS WITH PORTFOLIORoger M. Morley is an investment officer and an equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). He is a co-portfolio manager of MFS Global Equity (since 2009), MFS Global Concentrated Equity (since 2012) and portfolio manager of the MFS Meridian Core European Equity (since 2008). As an equity portfolio manager, Roger is responsible for the final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, and risk and cash management. Additionally, he participates in the research process and strategy discussions. Roger is based in MFS' London office.
Roger joined MFS as a research analyst in 2002 and was named portfolio manager in 2009. Prior to joining the firm, he worked in London for Deutsche Bank AG (formerly Bankers Trust Company and Alex. Brown & Sons), first as a financial analyst in the technology and media group and then as an associate in the health care group of the Global Investment Banking department.
Roger is a graduate of Saint Catharine's College, University of Cambridge, where he earned a Master of Arts degree in History. He also earned a Master of Business Administration degree from INSEAD in Fontainebleau, France. -
Performance
Performance
Average Annual Total ReturnsAverage Annual Total Returns (%)
These results represent the percent change in net asset value.Monthly | Quarterly As of 09/30/24 (*YTD Updated Daily, As of 11/11/24 , subject to revision and not annualized.)Performance data shown represents past performance and is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value fluctuate so your shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than the original cost; current performance may be lower or higher than quoted.Important Performance Information
Performance results reflect any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. Without such subsidies and waivers the fund's performance results would be less favorable. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains.Sales Charges
Class A shares ("A") results include the maximum sales charge.
Annual Rate of ReturnAnnual Rate of Return (%)
As of 12/31/23 | Benchmark: MSCI World Index (net div)annual rate of return table 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 At NAV 3.75 -1.68 7.07 23.62 -9.82 30.22 13.87 17.04 -17.95 14.21 With Sales Charge -2.22 -7.33 0.91 16.51 -15.01 22.74 7.32 10.31 -22.67 7.64 MSCI World Index (net div) 4.94 -0.87 7.51 22.40 -8.71 27.67 15.90 21.82 -18.14 23.79 At NAV With Sales Charge MSCI World Index (net div) 2023 14.21 7.64 23.79 2022 -17.95 -22.67 -18.14 2021 17.04 10.31 21.82 2020 13.87 7.32 15.9 2019 30.22 22.74 27.67 2018 -9.82 -15.01 -8.71 2017 23.62 16.51 22.4 2016 7.07 0.91 7.51 2015 -1.68 -7.33 -0.87 2014 3.75 -2.22 4.94 Pricing & DistributionsPricing History
- NAV at Close of Trading on: 11/11/24
- Net Asset Value (NAV): $50.98
- Change ($) (since 11/08/24 ): 0.26
- Change (%) (since 11/08/24 ): 0.51
- Market Price (MP):
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Distributions
The Record Date is the date on which a fund declares a distribution. To receive the distribution, an investor must be a shareholder of record on that date.The Payable Date is the date on which the distribution is paid to shareholders.
Dividend Rate per Share is the amount of dividend that a shareholder will receive for each share held. It can be calculated by taking the total amount of dividends paid and dividing it by the total shares outstanding.
Dividend Reinvestment at NAV is the automatic reinvestment of shareholder dividends in more shares at net asset value.
Ex-Dividend Date is the date on which a fund goes ex-dividend. The interval between the announcement and the payment of the next dividend. An investor must own the fund before the ex-dividend date to be eligible for the dividend payout.
Long-term Capital Gain The gain on the sale of a capital asset where the holding period was more than 12 months and the profit was subject to the long-term capital gains tax. (Source: Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms)
Short-term Capital Gain For tax purposes the profit realized from the sale of securities or other capital assets held for less than 12 months. Short-term gains are taxable at ordinary income rates to the extent they are not reduced by offsetting capital losses. (Source: Barron's Dictionary of Finance and Investment Terms)
Updated Daily As of 11/12/24
Record Date Ex-Date Payable Date Type of Earnings Rate per Share (US$) Reinvestment NAV (US$) 12/20/23 12/21/23 12/22/23 Long Term Capital Gain 3.63731 45.97 12/20/23 12/21/23 12/22/23 Dividend 0.39270 45.97 Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Please consult your tax advisor for further information.