Ashmore Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund (ELBCX)
| Fund Assets | 9.89M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.80% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 59.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.44% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.38% |
| Payout Frequency | Semi-Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.36 |
| YTD Return | 11.48% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.61% |
| 5-Year Return | 3.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.81 |
| 52-Week High | 6.60 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 201 |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2011 |
About ELBCX
Ashmore SICAV Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond Fund is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in fixed income securities from emerging market countries. The fund’s primary focus is on debt instruments issued by sovereign and quasi-sovereign entities, with investments predominantly denominated in the issuers’ local currencies. By allocating capital across a diverse array of countries and currencies, the fund aims to maximize total return for its investors while offering exposure to the distinct growth dynamics and yield profiles characteristic of emerging markets. Key features of the fund include its broad geographic and currency diversification, typically encompassing bonds from regions such as Latin America, Asia, and Africa. Its portfolio generally favors government and agency debt, supplemented by select corporate instruments. With an ongoing charges figure reflecting active management, the fund seeks to capture local currency appreciation and attractive yields, which historically tend to be higher than those available in developed markets. As part of the emerging-markets local-currency bond category, this fund provides investors with access to a rapidly evolving segment of the global fixed income market, offering both potential income generation and diversification benefits within a broader investment portfolio.
Performance
ELBCX had a total return of 7.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -1.78%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSEDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Em Mk Dbt Lcl Ccy | n/a |
Top 10 Holdings
34.65% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| United States Treasury Bills - B 0 10/02/25 | B | 14.05% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional - BLTN 0 01/01/30 LTN | BLTN | 6.68% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) - MBONO 7.75 05/29/31 M | MEX | 2.62% |
| South Africa (Republic of) - SAGB 8.875 02/28/35 2035 | SOAF | 1.82% |
| India (Republic of) - IGB 7.18 07/24/37 | IGB | 1.81% |
| Czech (Republic of) - CZGB 4.9 04/14/34 151 | CZECH | 1.76% |
| Indonesia (Republic of) - INDOGB 7.125 06/15/38 FR98 | INDON | 1.52% |
| India (Republic of) - IGB 7.3 06/19/53 | IGB | 1.50% |
| Thailand (Kingdom Of) - THAIGB 3.39 06/17/37 | THAIGB | 1.45% |
| India (Republic of) - IGB 7.18 08/14/33 | IGB | 1.44% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.19864 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | $0.14786 | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Oct 25, 2024 | $0.07989 | Oct 25, 2024 |
| Jul 24, 2024 | $0.05667 | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Apr 24, 2024 | $0.09975 | Apr 24, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.10888 | Dec 20, 2023 |