Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund C Class (EMKCX)
| Fund Assets | 74.72M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 42.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.23 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.32% |
| Dividend Growth | 2.24% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.29 |
| YTD Return | -0.57% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.25% |
| 5-Year Return | -9.85% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.52 |
| 52-Week High | 5.29 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 404 |
| 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 14.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.89%.
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 | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
24.19% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA - PDVSA 8.5 10/27/20 REGS | PDVSA | 9.75% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional - BLTN 0 01/01/30 LTN | BLTN | 2.93% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional - BLTN 0 01/01/29 LTN | BLTN | 2.02% |
| United States Treasury Bills - B 0 12/11/25 | B | 2.01% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) - MBONO 7.75 11/23/34 M | MEX | 1.66% |
| South Africa (Republic of) - SAGB 8 01/31/30 2030 | SOAF | 1.41% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) - ARGENT 0.75 07/09/30 | ARGENT | 1.23% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) - MGS 3.519 04/20/28 0223 | MALAYS | 1.23% |
| India (Republic of) - IGB 7.18 07/24/37 | IGB | 0.98% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) - MGS 4.504 04/30/29 0322 | MALAYS | 0.98% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.02716 | Jul 23, 2025 |