abrdn Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Service Class (AEMSX)
| Fund Assets | 963.63M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 33.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% |
| Dividend Growth | -29.16% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 15.03 |
| YTD Return | 12.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.35% |
| 5-Year Return | 30.91% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.11 |
| 52-Week High | 15.09 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 67 |
| Inception Date | Nov 24, 2009 |
About AEMSX
The abrdn Emerging Markets Fund Institutional Service Class is a mutual fund designed to provide investors with long-term capital appreciation by focusing on equity securities from emerging market countries. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in common stocks, with the flexibility to include other types of equity such as preferred stocks, convertible securities, and depositary receipts. This strategy enables exposure to diverse sectors and regions across global emerging markets, enhancing portfolio diversification and access to higher-growth economies. The fund’s portfolio is characterized by a large-growth investment style, holding a substantial proportion of its assets in leading companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tencent, and Samsung Electronics, while also covering industries such as technology, communication services, utilities, and financials. With a minimum investment requirement of $1 million and an emphasis on institutional investors, the fund serves as a specialized tool for gaining targeted emerging market exposure within a broader asset allocation framework. Its holdings and approach reflect the dynamic nature of emerging economies and their increasing influence in global financial markets.
Performance
AEMSX had a total return of 11.35% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.53%.
Top 10 Holdings
42.82% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 11.08% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 7.95% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 4.52% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 005935.KQ | 3.72% |
| State Street U.S. Government Money Market Portfolio | GVMXX | 3.71% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDFCBANK | 2.85% |
| ICICI Bank Limited | ICICIBANK | 2.40% |
| Power Grid Corporation of India Limited | POWERGRID | 2.28% |
| Southern Copper Corporation | SCCO | 2.23% |
| Al Rajhi Banking and Investment Corporation | 1120 | 2.09% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.12815 | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.18091 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.22769 | Dec 22, 2022 |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $2.0209 | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.17124 | Dec 23, 2020 |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.29176 | Dec 23, 2019 |