MMT Profile
MFS Multimarket Income Trust, managed by MFS Investment Management, Inc., operates as a closed-ended fixed income mutual fund with a strategic focus on global fixed income markets, particularly within the United States. Established on March 12, 1987, the fund invests in a diversified portfolio of fixed income securities, encompassing U.S. Government bonds, foreign government securities, mortgage-backed securities, and other asset-backed securities issued by both U.S. and international entities.
With an average duration of 5.1 years, MFS Multimarket Income Trust employs a rigorous investment approach rooted in fundamental analysis and a bottom-up stock picking strategy. Key considerations include evaluating credit quality, collateral characteristics, and issuer management capabilities, alongside factors such as capital structure, leverage, and ability to meet financial obligations.
The fund benchmarks its performance against a composite index comprising the Citigroup World Government Bond Non-Dollar Hedged Index, JPMorgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global, Lehman Brothers U.S. Credit Bond Index, Lehman Brothers U.S. Government/Mortgage Bond Index, and Lehman Brothers U.S. High-Yield Corporate Bond Index. This benchmarking strategy ensures rigorous oversight and aims to deliver competitive returns relative to its peers and market benchmarks.
Based in the United States, MFS Multimarket Income Trust caters to investors seeking diversified exposure to fixed income securities across global markets, providing access to a carefully curated portfolio designed to optimize income generation and mitigate investment risks.
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