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MFS Emerging Markets Equity B (MEMBX)On Dec 18: 25.15  Down 0.02 (0.08%)  
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MFS Emerging Markets Equity B
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FUND OVERVIEW 
Category:Diversified Emerging Mkts
Fund Family:MFS
Net Assets:29.28M
Year-to-Date Return:61.22%
Yield:0.44%
Morningstar Rating:3 stars
Fund Inception Date:24-Oct-95
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MANAGEMENT INFORMATION 
Nicholas D. Smithie
Lead Manager since 01-Aug-02
investment officer; emerging markets equity portfolio manager Responsible for final buy and sell decisions, portfolio construction, risk control and cash management. Participates in the research process and strategy discussions. Joined MFS in 1998 as an Equity Research Analyst following a variety of industries including banks, telecommunications, technology, basic materials, and extraction industries; named Portfolio Manager in 2000.
INVESTMENT INFORMATION 
Min Initial Investment:$1,000
Min Initial Investment, IRA:$250
Min Initial Investment, AIP:$50
Min Subsequent Investment:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, IRA:$0
Min Subsequent Investment, AIP:$50
MEMBX can be purchased from brokerages.
FUND SUMMARY 
The investment seeks capital appreciation. The fund normally invests at least 80% of net assets in equity securities of issuers that are tied economically to emerging-market countries. Such countries are located in Latin America, Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the developing countries of Europe, primarily Eastern Europe.
FUND OPERATIONS 
Last Dividend (16-Dec-08): 0.12
Last Cap Gain (16-Dec-08): 2.83
Annual Holdings Turnover 93.00%
Average for Category: 86.94%
FEES & EXPENSES 
ExpenseMEMBXCategory
Avg
Total Expense Ratio:% 1.73%
Max 12b1 Fee:% N/A
Max Front End Sales Load:% 5.55%
Max Deferred Sales Load:4.00% 2.44%
3 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$744
5 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$1,148
10 Yr Expense Projection*: $ YFT_NOT_APPLICABLE_ABBREVIATION$2,313
* Per $10,000 invested


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