Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund A Class (EMKAX)
| Fund Assets | 27.59M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.46% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.49% |
| Dividend Growth | 31.94% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.16 |
| YTD Return | 1.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.67% |
| 5-Year Return | -6.17% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.99 |
| 52-Week High | 5.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.59 |
| Holdings | 285 |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2011 |
About EMKAX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on maximizing total return through investments in debt instruments issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate entities within emerging market economies. The fund maintains a diversified portfolio with strategic allocations across local currency bonds, external debt, and a smaller share in corporate debt, aiming to balance income opportunities with global diversification. Its investment strategy typically involves holding a significant portion of assets in locally denominated bonds, while also actively managing exposure to external emerging market debt, enabling it to navigate changing economic and interest rate environments effectively. The fund’s average portfolio duration generally spans 2 to 10 years, reflecting an intermediate-term focus and sensitivity to interest rate movements. By allocating capital across regions such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund Class A plays a crucial role in providing access to the evolving credit markets of developing nations, supporting both income generation and risk diversification for investors seeking exposure to global fixed income outside developed markets.
Performance
EMKAX had a total return of 9.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -0.94%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income C | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Top 10 Holdings
30.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA SA - PDVSA 8.5 10/27/20 REGS | PDVSA | 11.10% |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT - B 0 06/04/26 | B | 5.09% |
| BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF - SECRETARIA DO TESOURO NACIONAL - BLTN 0 01/01/30 LTN | BLTN | 3.31% |
| UNITED MEXICAN STATES - SECRETARIA DE HACIENDA Y CREDITO PUBLICO - MUDI 4 08/30/29 S | MEX | 2.16% |
| COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF - MINISTERO DE HACIENDA Y CREDITO PUBLICO - COLTES 6 04/28/28 B | COLOM | 1.61% |
| MALAYSIA, FEDERATION OF - MGS 3.519 04/20/28 0223 | MALAYS | 1.58% |
| CHILE, REPUBLIC OF - MINISTRY OF FINANCE - BTPCL 5.8 10/01/29 | CHILE | 1.51% |
| PETROLEOS MEXICANOS SA DE CV - PEMEX 6.7 02/16/32 | PEMEX | 1.50% |
| SOUTH AFRICA, REPUBLIC OF - NATIONAL TREASURY - SOAF 4.3 10/12/28 12Y | SOAF | 1.34% |
| EGYPT, ARAB REPUBLIC OF - MINISTRY OF FINANCE - EGYPT 8.5 01/31/47 REGS | EGYPT | 1.29% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.02144 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.02518 | May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $0.0197 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.0184 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.01862 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.11695 | Jan 21, 2026 |