Ashmore Emerging Markets Corporate Income Fund Class C (ECDCX)
| Fund Assets | 16.75M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.03% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 52.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.91% |
| Dividend Growth | 57.98% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.36 |
| YTD Return | 2.27% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.89% |
| 5-Year Return | -12.33% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.34 |
| 52-Week High | 5.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.54 |
| Holdings | 120 |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2011 |
About ECDCX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Corporate Income Fund Class C is a mutual fund focused on maximizing total return by investing predominantly in debt instruments issued by corporations based in or operating within emerging market countries. The fund allocates the vast majority of its portfolio—over 90%—to bonds, with minimal exposure to cash and equities. Its strategy targets a broad universe of more than 60 emerging markets, offering diversification across various corporate sectors and geographies. This investment vehicle plays a significant role in providing access to corporate credit from developing economies, which may offer distinct yield and risk characteristics compared to developed markets. The fund's structure is designed to capture opportunities in emerging markets' corporate debt, but it is also subject to the unique risks present in those regions, including increased market volatility, currency fluctuations, and political or economic instability. Monthly income distributions are a notable feature, supporting its role for investors seeking yield in a diversified fixed-income portfolio.
Performance
ECDCX had a total return of 5.89% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -0.88%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Debt Fund | n/a |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.01628 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.02214 | May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $0.01868 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.01507 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.01727 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.18249 | Jan 21, 2026 |