Japan Equity Fund
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Please note that this is an actively managed product.
Class I shares are only available to certain qualifying institutional investors.
Japan Equity Fund
Investment Objective
Seeks capital appreciation, measured in Japanese Yen.
Investment Focus
An analyst run portfolio generally investing in large- and mid-cap Japanese securities diversified by sector and invested across industries, styles, and market capitalizations
Invest for the long term generally with low turnover in an effort to capitalize on opportunities created by investors with shorter-term investment horizon
Portfolio constructed from high conviction ideas generated from 8 global sector teams, with risk management at multiple levels (stock, sector, portfolio)
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.
Geographic: Because the portfolio may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a single country or in a limited number of countries, it may be more volatile than a portfolio that is more geographically diversified.
Please see the prospectus for further information on these and other risk considerations.
Fund Information
- Fund Inception 01-Aug-2007
- Net Assets (¥ M) As of 30-Jun-25 ¥605.16
- Fiscal Year End JANUARY
- SFDR Classification Article 6
- Benchmark MSCI Japan Index (net div)
Share Class Information
- Class Inception 19-Feb-2025
- Net Asset Value (NAV) As of 01-Aug-25 $193.92
- Most Recent NAV Change As of 01-Aug-25 $2.56 | 1.34%
- ISIN LU2971679282
- SEDOL BT8SCY6
- WKN A40Z2B
- Bloomberg MFSMJIF LX
- CUSIP L6367C633
- Maximum Sales Charge --
- Benchmark MSCI Japan Index (net div)
Managers
Top 10 Holdings
As of 30-Jun-25
- Sony Group Corp
- Hitachi Ltd
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc
- NEC Corp
- Taisei Corp
- KDDI Corp
- GMO Payment Gateway Inc
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
- Sompo Holdings Inc
- Mitsubishi Electric Corp
Akira Fuse, CMA
General Oversight
Akira Fuse, CMA, is an investment officer and institutional equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). In this role, he participates in the research process and strategy discussions, assesses portfolio risk, customizes portfolios to client objectives and guidelines and manages daily cash flows. He also communicates investment policy, strategy and positioning. He is based in Japan. Akira joined MFS in 2019 in his current role. He previously served as an investment director at Capital Group for eleven years. Prior to that, he was the head of product management, international at Schroder Investment Management for three years, a global equity portfolio manager at Deutsche Asset Management for five years, a portfolio manager for non-Japan equity at IBJ NW Asset Management for three years and a portfolio manager at Sumitomo Life Insurance Company for nine years. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1988. Akira earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Osaka Prefecture University. He holds the Chartered Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan (CMA) designation.
Performance
- 12 Month Total Returns
- Average Annual Total Returns
- Annual Rate of Return
- Pricing & Distributions
- Performance Attribution
12 Month Total Returns (%)
12 Month Total Returns (%)
As of 30-Jun-25 [updated monthly]
| 12 month period ending: |
30-Jun-21
or Life
|
30-Jun-22 | 30-Jun-23 | 30-Jun-24 | 30-Jun-25 | YTD % | Class Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class IF1 Shares, US Dollars at NAV | 25.29 | -25.34 | 15.35 | 9.04 | 19.32 | 15.66 | 19-Feb-2025 |
| MSCI Japan Index (net div) | 24.84 | -19.93 | 18.14 | 13.15 | 13.88 | - | - |
| 12 month period ending: | Class IF1 Shares, US Dollars at NAV | |
|---|---|---|
| 30-Jun-21 or Life | 25.29 | |
| 30-Jun-22 | -25.34 | |
| 30-Jun-23 | 15.35 | |
| 30-Jun-24 | 9.04 | |
| 30-Jun-25 | 19.32 | |
| YTD % | 15.66 | |
| Class Inception | 19-Feb-2025 | 19-Feb-2025 |
Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Class I1 Roll-Up shares do not pay distributions to shareholders.
The MFS Meridian Funds offer several share classes each with different expenses. Performance reflects the performance of a relevant older class with the same currency until the class inception date of the class detailed. Performance for periods prior to that date may have been higher or lower had the actual share class fees and expenses been reflected.
Please note that these share classes will be available for investment up until the fund reaches AUM of $200 million, at which point the Founders Class will be soft-closed.
At this time these share classes will only be available in a limited selection of currencies.
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
Updated monthly as of 31-Jul-25
Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Class I1 Roll-Up shares do not pay distributions to shareholders.
The MFS Meridian Funds offer several share classes each with different expenses. Performance reflects the performance of a relevant older class with the same currency until the class inception date of the class detailed. Performance for periods prior to that date may have been higher or lower had the actual share class fees and expenses been reflected.
Please note that these share classes will be available for investment up until the fund reaches AUM of $200 million, at which point the Founders Class will be soft-closed.
At this time these share classes will only be available in a limited selection of currencies.
Annual Rate of Return (%)
As of 31-Dec-24
|Benchmark: MSCI Japan Index (net div)
|
Life
|
2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| At NAV | 3.67 | 12.91 | 1.39 | 24.20 | -14.50 | 20.23 | 18.59 | -1.58 | -21.15 | 17.25 | 5.35 |
| MSCI Japan Index (net div) | - | 9.57 | 2.38 | 23.99 | -12.88 | 19.61 | 14.48 | 1.71 | -16.65 | 20.32 | 8.31 |
| At NAV | MSCI Japan Index (net div) | |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 5.35 | 8.31 |
| 2023 | 17.25 | 20.32 |
| 2022 | -21.15 | -16.65 |
| 2021 | -1.58 | 1.71 |
| 2020 | 18.59 | 14.48 |
| 2019 | 20.23 | 19.61 |
| 2018 | -14.5 | -12.88 |
| 2017 | 24.2 | 23.99 |
| 2016 | 1.39 | 2.38 |
| 2015 | 12.91 | 9.57 |
| 3.67 | - |
Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Class I1 Roll-Up shares do not pay distributions to shareholders.
The MFS Meridian Funds offer several share classes each with different expenses. Performance reflects the performance of a relevant older class with the same currency until the class inception date of the class detailed. Performance for periods prior to that date may have been higher or lower had the actual share class fees and expenses been reflected.
Please note that these share classes will be available for investment up until the fund reaches AUM of $200 million, at which point the Founders Class will be soft-closed.
At this time these share classes will only be available in a limited selection of currencies.
Pricing History
- NAV at Close of Trading on: 01-Aug-25
- Net Asset Value (NAV): $193.92
- Change ($) (since 31-Jul-25): 2.56
- Change (%) (since 31-Jul-25): 1.34
- Market Price (MP):
Historical NAV may not be available for all dates.
Historical MP may not be available for all dates.
Distributions
Performance Attribution
GuideAvailable approximately 15 or 25 days after month end
Quarterly Attribution
Available approximately 25 days after quarter end
Year To Date (YTD)
12 Month Attribution
Calendar Year
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Overview
Investment Objective
Seeks capital appreciation, measured in Japanese Yen.
Investment Focus
An analyst run portfolio generally investing in large- and mid-cap Japanese securities diversified by sector and invested across industries, styles, and market capitalizations
Invest for the long term generally with low turnover in an effort to capitalize on opportunities created by investors with shorter-term investment horizon
Portfolio constructed from high conviction ideas generated from 8 global sector teams, with risk management at multiple levels (stock, sector, portfolio)
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.
Geographic: Because the portfolio may invest a substantial amount of its assets in issuers located in a single country or in a limited number of countries, it may be more volatile than a portfolio that is more geographically diversified.
Please see the prospectus for further information on these and other risk considerations.
Fund Information
- Fund Inception 01-Aug-2007
- Net Assets (¥ M) As of 30-Jun-25 ¥605.16
- Fiscal Year End JANUARY
- SFDR Classification Article 6
- Benchmark MSCI Japan Index (net div)
Share Class Information
- Class Inception 19-Feb-2025
- Net Asset Value (NAV) As of 01-Aug-25 $193.92
- Most Recent NAV Change As of 01-Aug-25 $2.56 | 1.34%
- ISIN LU2971679282
- SEDOL BT8SCY6
- WKN A40Z2B
- Bloomberg MFSMJIF LX
- CUSIP L6367C633
- Maximum Sales Charge --
- Benchmark MSCI Japan Index (net div)
Managers
Top 10 Holdings
As of 30-Jun-25
- Sony Group Corp
- Hitachi Ltd
- Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc
- NEC Corp
- Taisei Corp
- KDDI Corp
- GMO Payment Gateway Inc
- Shin-Etsu Chemical Co Ltd
- Sompo Holdings Inc
- Mitsubishi Electric Corp
Akira Fuse, CMA
General Oversight
37YEARS WITH INDUSTRY
6YEARS WITH PORTFOLIOAkira Fuse, CMA, is an investment officer and institutional equity portfolio manager at MFS Investment Management® (MFS®). In this role, he participates in the research process and strategy discussions, assesses portfolio risk, customizes portfolios to client objectives and guidelines and manages daily cash flows. He also communicates investment policy, strategy and positioning. He is based in Japan. Akira joined MFS in 2019 in his current role. He previously served as an investment director at Capital Group for eleven years. Prior to that, he was the head of product management, international at Schroder Investment Management for three years, a global equity portfolio manager at Deutsche Asset Management for five years, a portfolio manager for non-Japan equity at IBJ NW Asset Management for three years and a portfolio manager at Sumitomo Life Insurance Company for nine years. He began his career in the financial services industry in 1988. Akira earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics from Osaka Prefecture University. He holds the Chartered Member of the Securities Analysts Association of Japan (CMA) designation.
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Performance
Performance
- 12 Month Total Returns
- Average Annual Total Returns
- Annual Rate of Return
- Pricing & Distributions
- Performance Attribution
12 Month Total Returns12 Month Total Returns (%)
12 Month Total Returns (%)
As of 30-Jun-25 [updated monthly]
These results represent the percent change in net asset value.12 month period ending: 30-Jun-21or Life30-Jun-22 30-Jun-23 30-Jun-24 30-Jun-25 YTD % Class Inception Class IF1 Shares, US Dollars at NAV 25.29 -25.34 15.35 9.04 19.32 15.66 19-Feb-2025 MSCI Japan Index (net div) 24.84 -19.93 18.14 13.15 13.88 - - 12 month period ending: Class IF1 Shares, US Dollars at NAV 30-Jun-21 or Life 25.29 30-Jun-22 -25.34 30-Jun-23 15.35 30-Jun-24 9.04 30-Jun-25 19.32 YTD % 15.66 Class Inception 19-Feb-2025 19-Feb-2025 Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Class I1 Roll-Up shares do not pay distributions to shareholders.
The MFS Meridian Funds offer several share classes each with different expenses. Performance reflects the performance of a relevant older class with the same currency until the class inception date of the class detailed. Performance for periods prior to that date may have been higher or lower had the actual share class fees and expenses been reflected.
Please note that these share classes will be available for investment up until the fund reaches AUM of $200 million, at which point the Founders Class will be soft-closed.
At this time these share classes will only be available in a limited selection of currencies.
Average Annual Total ReturnsAverage Annual Total Returns (%)
Average Annual Total Returns (%)
These results represent the percent change in net asset value.Updated monthly as of 31-Jul-25
Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
MORNINGSTAR RATINGImportant Performance Information
Class I1 Roll-Up shares do not pay distributions to shareholders.
The MFS Meridian Funds offer several share classes each with different expenses. Performance reflects the performance of a relevant older class with the same currency until the class inception date of the class detailed. Performance for periods prior to that date may have been higher or lower had the actual share class fees and expenses been reflected.
Please note that these share classes will be available for investment up until the fund reaches AUM of $200 million, at which point the Founders Class will be soft-closed.
At this time these share classes will only be available in a limited selection of currencies.
Annual Rate of ReturnAnnual Rate of Return (%)
As of 31-Dec-24
|Benchmark: MSCI Japan Index (net div)
annual rate of return table Life2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 At NAV 3.67 12.91 1.39 24.20 -14.50 20.23 18.59 -1.58 -21.15 17.25 5.35 MSCI Japan Index (net div) - 9.57 2.38 23.99 -12.88 19.61 14.48 1.71 -16.65 20.32 8.31 At NAV MSCI Japan Index (net div) 2024 5.35 8.31 2023 17.25 20.32 2022 -21.15 -16.65 2021 -1.58 1.71 2020 18.59 14.48 2019 20.23 19.61 2018 -14.5 -12.88 2017 24.2 23.99 2016 1.39 2.38 2015 12.91 9.57 3.67 - Performance results reflect ongoing charges and any applicable expense subsidies and waivers in effect during the periods shown. All historic results assume distributions within the fund and/or the share class are reinvested.
Past performance is not a reliable indicator for future results. All financial investments involve an element of risk. The value of investments may rise and fall so you may get back less than originally invested.
Investors should consider the risks, including lower returns, related to currency movements between their investing currency and the portfolio's base currency, if different.
Important Performance Information
Class I1 Roll-Up shares do not pay distributions to shareholders.
The MFS Meridian Funds offer several share classes each with different expenses. Performance reflects the performance of a relevant older class with the same currency until the class inception date of the class detailed. Performance for periods prior to that date may have been higher or lower had the actual share class fees and expenses been reflected.
Please note that these share classes will be available for investment up until the fund reaches AUM of $200 million, at which point the Founders Class will be soft-closed.
At this time these share classes will only be available in a limited selection of currencies.
Pricing & DistributionsPricing History
- NAV at Close of Trading on: 01-Aug-25
- Net Asset Value (NAV): $193.92
- Change ($) (since 31-Jul-25): 2.56
- Change (%) (since 31-Jul-25): 1.34
- Market Price (MP):
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Distributions
There are no distributions for this share class or distributions are currently not availablePerformance AttributionPerformance Attribution
GuideAvailable approximately 15 or 25 days after month end
Quarterly Attribution
Available approximately 25 days after quarter end
Year To Date (YTD)
12 Month Attribution
Calendar Year