Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C (DEMCX)
| Fund Assets | 10.12B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.17% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 5.76 |
| Dividend Yield | 16.17% |
| Dividend Growth | 2,741.05% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 35.00 |
| YTD Return | 26.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 118.76% |
| 5-Year Return | 71.39% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.74 |
| 52-Week High | 35.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 117 |
| Inception Date | Jun 10, 1996 |
About DEMCX
Macquarie Emerging Markets Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund dedicated to pursuing long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities of companies based in emerging market countries. The fund follows a diversified approach, allocating assets across multiple nations with a focus on dynamic regions such as Asia and Latin America. Its portfolio heavily emphasizes sectors like technology, consumer discretionary, and energy, with notable holdings in major companies such as Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, SK Hynix, Reliance Industries, and Alibaba Group. This concentration in key industry leaders reflects the fund’s intent to capture growth opportunities driven by structural trends in emerging economies. Managed by Liu-Er Chen since 2006, the fund offers investors exposure to the rapid development and evolving market landscapes of emerging nations. With a significant percentage of assets concentrated in its top holdings, the fund aims to leverage growth potential while maintaining diversification across countries and industries. Macquarie Emerging Markets Fund Class C plays a crucial role in providing global investors access to the robust expansion prospects characteristic of emerging markets, serving as a strategic option for diversification within an equity portfolio.
Performance
DEMCX had a total return of 118.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.20%.
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Top 10 Holdings
73.90% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SK Square Co., Ltd. | 402340 | 21.37% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 15.25% |
| SK hynix Inc. | 000660 | 13.78% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 5.20% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 4.38% |
| Samsung C&T Corporation | 028260 | 4.00% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABA | 3.39% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 2.46% |
| MediaTek Inc. | 2454 | 2.11% |
| Reliance Industries Ltd GDR - 144A | RIGDS.LU | 1.96% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $5.75739 | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Dec 16, 2024 | $0.20265 | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.36159 | Dec 19, 2023 |
| Dec 16, 2022 | $0.108 | Dec 19, 2022 |
| Dec 31, 2021 | $0.239 | Jan 3, 2022 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.143 | Dec 21, 2020 |