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MFS Meridian Funds - European Research Fund A1 EUR

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Performance History30/09/2021
Growth of 1,000 (GBP) Advanced Graph
MFS Meridian Funds - European Research Fund A1 EUR
Fund16.4-8.422.25.15.7
+/-Cat1.83.44.60.7-5.0
+/-B’mrk1.71.13.32.9-5.9
 
Category: Europe Large-Cap Blend Equity
Category Benchmark: MSCI Europe NR EUR
Key Stats
NAV
19/10/2021		 EUR 47.63
Day Change 0.12%
Morningstar Category™ Europe Large-Cap Blend Equity
ISIN LU0094557526
Fund Size (Mil)
30/09/2021		 EUR 2790.58
Share Class Size (Mil)
30/09/2021		 EUR 170.39
Max Initial Charge 6.00%
Ongoing Charge
18/02/2021		  1.92%
Morningstar Research
Analyst Report

MFS Meridian European Research’s analyst-driven approach has worked very well but recent changes in the team limit our conviction somewhat. The fund’s clean share class W and institutional share I earn Morningstar Analyst Ratings of Silver....

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Morningstar Pillars
PeopleAbove Average
ParentAbove Average
ProcessAbove Average
Performance
Price
Investment Objective: MFS Meridian Funds - European Research Fund A1 EUR
The Fund’s objective is capital appreciation, measured in Euros. The Fund invests primarily (at least 70%) in European equity securities. Some of the countries in Europe, primarily those in Eastern Europe, are currently considered emerging market economies. The Fund may invest in companies it believes to have above average earnings growth potential compared to other companies (growth companies), in companies it believes are undervalued compared to their perceived worth (value companies), or in a combination of growth and value companies. The Fund may invest in companies of any size. The Fund may invest a relatively large percentage of the Fund’s assets in a small number of countries and/or a particular geographic region. The Investment Manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors in its fundamental investment analysis alongside other factors.
Returns
Trailing Returns (GBP)19/10/2021
YTD7.58
3 Years Annualised9.87
5 Years Annualised7.74
10 Years Annualised10.03
12 Month Yield 0.00
Management
Manager Name
Start Date
Gabrielle Gourgey
16/01/2006
Inception Date
12/03/1999
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Category Benchmark
Fund BenchmarkMorningstar Benchmark
MSCI Europe NR EURMSCI Europe NR EUR
Target Market
Role In Portfolio
Standalone / CoreNot Specific
ComponentNot Specific
OtherNot Specific
Primary Objective
PreservationNot Specific
GrowthYes
IncomeNot Specific
HedgingNot Specific
OtherNot Specific
Portfolio Profile for  MFS Meridian Funds - European Research Fund A1 EUR31/08/2021
Morningstar Style Box®
Equity Style
Asset Allocation
  % Long% Short% Net Assets
Stock99.020.0099.02
Bond0.000.000.00
Property0.000.000.00
Cash22.0121.030.98
Other0.000.000.00
Top 5 Regions%
Eurozone48.12
United Kingdom29.21
Europe - ex Euro18.88
United States3.80
Canada0.00
Top 5 Sectors%
Financial Services16.80
Consumer Cyclical14.36
Consumer Defensive14.35
Communication Services11.71
Healthcare11.14
Top 5 HoldingsSector%
Nestle SAConsumer DefensiveConsumer Defensive4.38
Roche Holding AGHealthcareHealthcare3.38
LVMH Moet Hennessy Louis Vuitton SEConsumer CyclicalConsumer Cyclical3.31
Schneider Electric SEIndustrialsIndustrials2.86
Cellnex Telecom SACommunication ServicesCommunication Services2.74
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MFS Meridian Funds - European Research Fund A1 EUR

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