Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund C Class (EMKCX)
| Fund Assets | 42.00M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.87% |
| Dividend Growth | 37.15% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.31 |
| YTD Return | 3.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 15.28% |
| 5-Year Return | -6.04% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.47 |
| 52-Week High | 5.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 600 |
| 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 15.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.27%.
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 Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
55.94% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA 8.5% | PDVSA.8.5 10.27.20 REGS | 10.44% |
| RECV OIS_CCP COP 8.42% Receive | n/a | 7.09% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - USD Purchased | n/a | 6.42% |
| CHINESE YUAN | n/a | 5.84% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - CNH Purchased | n/a | 5.28% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - KRW Purchased | n/a | 4.37% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - THB Purchased | n/a | 4.26% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - USD Purchased | n/a | 4.23% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - USD Purchased | n/a | 4.04% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - CZK Purchased | n/a | 3.97% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.11301 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.01985 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.01362 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.01204 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.01952 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.01778 | Aug 22, 2025 |