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MFS Emerging Markets Debt W (MEDWX)On Dec 15: 14.06  Down 0.02 (0.14%)  
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MFS Emerging Markets Debt W
500 Boylston St 15th Fl Boston MA 02116
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Emerging Markets Bond
Fund Family:MFS
Net Assets:159.83M
Year-to-Date Return:29.99%
Yield:5.90%
Morningstar Rating:5 stars
Fund Inception Date:28-Apr-06
MORNINGSTAR STYLE BOX 
Emerging Markets Bond
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Matthew W. Ryan
Lead Manager since 24-Jul-98
Ryan is a senior vice president with Massachusetts Financial Services Company. Before joining MFS in 1997, he worked as an economist for four years at the International Monetary Fund and for five years as an international economist with the U.S. Treasury Department. He was named portfolio manager in 1998 and vice president in 1999. Ryan holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$0
Min Initial Investment, IRA:NaN
Min Initial Investment, AIP:NaN
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:N/A
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:N/A
MEDWX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks total return with an emphasis on high current income, but also considering capital appreciation. The fund invests at least 80% of net assets in debt instruments of issuers that are tied economically to emerging-market countries. It may invest up to 100% of assets in lower quality debt instruments. The fund may also enter into short sales. It is nondiversified.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (30-Nov-09): 0.07
Last Cap Gain (30-Nov-07): 0.21
Annual Holdings Turnover 109.00%
Average for Category: 99.54%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMEDWXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.33%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 4.10%
Max Deferred Sales Load:% 2.26%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$614
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$973
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,968
* Per $10,000 invested


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