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Investment Objectives and Goals
Jan. 31, 2026
MFS Global High Yield Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading] MFS® Global High Yield Fund Summary of Key Information
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund’s investment objective is to seek total return with an emphasis on high current income, but also considering capital appreciation.

MFS High Income Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading] MFS® High Income Fund Summary of Key Information
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund’s investment objective is to seek total return with an emphasis on high current income, but also considering capital appreciation.

MFS High Yield Pooled Portfolio  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading] MFS® High Yield Pooled Portfolio Summary of Key Information
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund’s investment objective is to seek total return with an emphasis on high current income, but also considering capital appreciation.

MFS Municipal High Income Fund  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Risk/Return [Heading] MFS® Municipal High Income Fund Summary of Key Information
Objective [Heading] Investment Objective
Objective, Primary [Text Block]

The fund’s investment objective is to seek total return with an emphasis on high income exempt from U.S. federal income tax, but also considering capital appreciation.