Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund (EMKCX)
| Fund Assets | 76.80M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 42.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.52% |
| Dividend Growth | 4.80% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.14 |
| YTD Return | 8.69% |
| 1-Year Return | 6.05% |
| 5-Year Return | -14.65% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.72 |
| 52-Week High | 5.16 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 589 |
| Inception Date | May 12, 2011 |
About EMKCX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund C Class is an open-end mutual fund focused on maximizing total return by investing across a broad spectrum of fixed-income securities from emerging market economies. The fund primarily targets debt instruments issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate entities in these countries, offering exposure to both local and hard currency bonds. A flexible strategy allows the fund to allocate between 25% and 75% of its assets to locally denominated bonds, which helps capture currency-related opportunities and adapt to varying interest rate environments. The fund typically maintains an average portfolio duration between 2 and 10 years, providing a balance between interest rate sensitivity and yield potential. With a diverse portfolio spanning Latin America, Eastern Europe, Asia, and other emerging regions, it plays a significant role in connecting investors to the growth prospects and evolving credit markets of developing countries. The fund serves as a specialized vehicle for those seeking diversified access to emerging market debt and the potential benefits of global diversification within fixed income asset classes.
Performance
EMKCX had a total return of 6.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -2.09%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
38.68% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA 8.5% | PDVSA.8.5 10.27.20 REGS | 8.93% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 07.10.25 | 5.82% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - CNH Purchased | n/a | 3.83% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - KRW Purchased | n/a | 3.75% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - CZK Purchased | n/a | 3.58% |
| PAYB OIS_CCP COP 8.42% Receive | n/a | 3.47% |
| CHINESE YUAN | n/a | 2.64% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 0% | BLTN.0 01.01.30 LTN | 2.38% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - USD Purchased | n/a | 2.15% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - BRL Purchased | n/a | 2.12% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.01778 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.02716 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.01566 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.01882 | May 23, 2025 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $0.01817 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.018 | Mar 21, 2025 |