Eaton Vance Emerg & Frntr Countrs Eq I (EICOX)
| Fund Assets | 2.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.15% |
| Min. Investment | $250,000 |
| Turnover | 65.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.29 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.62% |
| Dividend Growth | 13.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 30, 2024 |
| Previous Close | 17.80 |
| YTD Return | 23.63% |
| 1-Year Return | 26.84% |
| 5-Year Return | 111.11% |
| 52-Week Low | 13.21 |
| 52-Week High | 17.92 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 542 |
| Inception Date | Nov 3, 2014 |
About EICOX
The Eaton Vance Emerging and Frontier Countries Equity Fund is a top-down macro-focused equity fund designed to provide investors with exposure to emerging and frontier markets, as well as off-index countries. Its primary purpose is to deliver attractive risk-adjusted returns through a combination of income and capital appreciation. The fund employs a country-allocation strategy, focusing on broad-based equity exposures rather than individual stocks. It supports investments in diverse sectors across emerging and frontier economies, offering a unique approach to navigating these markets. Managed by a seasoned team with extensive experience in political and macroeconomic analysis, the fund is well-positioned to navigate the complexities of global economic shifts, providing investors with a structured method to engage with developing markets.
Performance
EICOX had a total return of 26.84% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.03%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| EACOX | Class A | 1.40% |
Top 10 Holdings
25.79% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Msilf Government Portfolio Msilf Government Portfolio | n/a | 7.51% |
| Bank of Cyprus Holdings PLC | 318 | 2.71% |
| Us Dollars | n/a | 2.53% |
| National Bank of Greece S.A. | ETE | 2.43% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 2.30% |
| Eurobank Ergasias Services and Holdings S.A. | EUROB | 1.84% |
| Alpha Bank S.A. | ALPHA | 1.74% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.67% |
| Piraeus Financial Holdings S.A. | TPEIR | 1.65% |
| Grupo Financiero Galicia S.A. | GGAL | 1.41% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2024 | $0.2887 | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Dec 28, 2023 | $0.2537 | Dec 29, 2023 |
| Dec 29, 2022 | $0.6025 | Dec 30, 2022 |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.3534 | Dec 30, 2021 |
| Dec 29, 2020 | $0.0121 | Dec 30, 2020 |
| Dec 27, 2019 | $0.2085 | Dec 30, 2019 |