American Century Emerging Markets Debt Fund A Class (AEDQX)
| Fund Assets | 476.94M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.16% |
| Min. Investment | $2,500 |
| Turnover | 105.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.77% |
| Dividend Growth | 59.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.28 |
| YTD Return | -0.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.83% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.62 |
| 52-Week High | 9.68 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 152 |
| Inception Date | Jul 29, 2014 |
About AEDQX
American Century Emerging Markets Debt Fund A is a mutual fund specializing in fixed-income securities primarily issued by governments and corporations in emerging market countries. Its central objective is to provide investors with long-term total return by constructing a diversified portfolio of debt instruments across a range of credit qualities, including both investment-grade and high-yield bonds. The fund actively manages exposures to various regions and industries within developing markets, seeking to balance potential returns with the heightened risks typically associated with political instability and currency fluctuations characteristic of these markets. By investing in a wide spectrum of sovereign and corporate bonds, the fund enables investors to access growth opportunities in emerging economies while potentially diversifying overall portfolio risk. The fund’s performance is benchmarked against indexes such as the J.P. Morgan Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified, reflecting its focus on global emerging market debt trends. As such, American Century Emerging Markets Debt Fund A serves a distinct role for investors seeking fixed income diversification beyond developed market debt instruments.
Performance
AEDQX had a total return of 10.83% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.49%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | $0.1038 | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | $0.1177 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.2044 | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.1349 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | $0.0302 | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | $0.1098 | Dec 17, 2024 |