Ashmore Emerging Markets Corporate Income Fund Institutional Class (EMCIX)
| Fund Assets | 17.61M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.94% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 52.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 8.96% |
| Dividend Growth | 53.09% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.71 |
| YTD Return | 2.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.15% |
| 5-Year Return | -3.83% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.13 |
| 52-Week High | 5.71 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 187 |
| Inception Date | Dec 8, 2010 |
About EMCIX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Corporate Income Fund Institutional Class is a diversified fixed-income mutual fund targeting corporate bonds from emerging market issuers. Its primary objective is to maximize total return by investing in fixed-income securities across more than 60 emerging market countries, with a focus on corporate debt that spans the full credit quality spectrum, including investment-grade and non-investment grade bonds. The fund limits exposure to local currencies, maintaining over 80% of assets in U.S. dollar or other hard currency-denominated securities, thereby mitigating currency risk. Sectors with significant allocation include financials, energy, basic materials, utilities, and communications, reflecting the dynamic nature and broad industrial presence of emerging markets. The fund’s institutional share class provides access for large investors, featuring competitive operating expenses and monthly dividend distributions. In the global financial market, this fund plays a critical role by facilitating capital flow into developing economies and offering portfolio diversification opportunities for those seeking exposure to higher-yielding corporate bonds beyond traditional developed markets.
Performance
EMCIX had a total return of 8.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.07%.
Top 10 Holdings
25.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA 8.5% | PDVSA.8.5 10.27.20 REGS | 9.64% |
| Cash Offset | n/a | 2.57% |
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA 9.75% | PDVSA.9.75 05.17.35 REGS | 2.48% |
| JSC National Company KazMunayGas 6.375% | KZOKZ.6.375 10.24.48 REGS | 2.05% |
| Bank of East Asia Ltd. (The) 4.875% | BNKEA.V4.875 04.22.32 EMTN | 1.67% |
| AngloGold Ashanti Holdings PLC 3.375% | ANGSJ.3.375 11.01.28 | 1.46% |
| Medco Maple Tree Pte Ltd. 8.96% | MEDCIJ.8.96 04.27.29 REGS | 1.45% |
| Greensaif Pipelines Bidco S.a r.l. 6.51% | GASBCM.6.51 02.23.42 REGS | 1.43% |
| EIG Pearl Holdings S.a r.l. 3.545% | EIGPRL.3.545 08.31.36 REGS | 1.42% |
| Ecopetrol S.A. 8.375% | ECOPET.8.375 01.19.36 | 1.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.19585 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.02601 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.02192 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.02189 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.03502 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.02982 | Aug 22, 2025 |