Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund Class A (CEFAX)
| Fund Assets | 146.64M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.20% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 119.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.46 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.52% |
| Dividend Growth | 154.03% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 17.23 |
| YTD Return | 11.85% |
| 1-Year Return | 48.24% |
| 5-Year Return | 45.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.09 |
| 52-Week High | 18.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.59 |
| Holdings | 299 |
| Inception Date | Oct 1, 2019 |
About CEFAX
The Calvert Emerging Markets Advancement Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide investors with equity exposure to companies in emerging market countries. The fund primarily invests at least 80% of its assets in equity securities from countries classified as emerging markets, focusing on firms that meet strict environmental, social, and governance (ESG) standards as outlined by the Calvert Principles for Responsible Investment. Leveraging a top-down investment approach, the fund selects countries with improving political and economic governance and then allocates investments to companies in those markets that align with its responsible investment criteria. Its holdings span a broad range of market capitalizations and sectors, reflecting the diverse and dynamic nature of emerging economies. The fund aims to achieve a balance between long-term growth potential and positive social impact, making it a significant player in the responsible investing segment of emerging markets. Managed by a team with extensive experience in both ESG and emerging market analysis, the fund serves institutional and individual investors seeking diversified, sustainability-focused international equity exposure.
Performance
CEFAX had a total return of 48.24% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.81%.
Equivalent Funds
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Other Share Classes
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| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| CEFIX | Class I | 0.95% |
Top 10 Holdings
31.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 5.33% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 4.42% |
| Bank of Cyprus Holdings PLC | 318 | 3.51% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 3.32% |
| National Bank of Greece S.A. | ETE | 3.09% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 2.86% |
| Nova Ljubljanska Banka d.d. | NLB | 2.52% |
| Eurobank S.A. | EUROB | 2.30% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABA | 2.25% |
| Aldar Properties PJSC | ALDAR | 2.08% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2025 | $0.457 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | $0.1799 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.314 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.5259 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.5442 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.0097 | Dec 30, 2020 |