Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund (EMKCX)
| Fund Assets | 75.87M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.10% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 42.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.22 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.31% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.17 |
| YTD Return | 12.78% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.45% |
| 5-Year Return | -8.45% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.54 |
| 52-Week High | 5.19 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 678 |
| 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 11.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.77%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
44.85% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA 8.5% | PDVSA.8.5 10.27.20 REGS | 9.84% |
| CDS_IX_CCP 2I65BZFI8 1% 2 | n/a | 8.83% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - CNH Purchased | n/a | 3.78% |
| PAYB OIS_CCP COP 8.42% Receive | n/a | 3.73% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - KRW Purchased | n/a | 3.51% |
| PAYB IRS_CCP KRW 2.387% Receive | n/a | 3.42% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - MXN Purchased | n/a | 3.26% |
| CURRENCY CONTRACT - CZK Purchased | n/a | 2.84% |
| CHINESE YUAN | n/a | 2.84% |
| PAYB OIS_CCP MXN 7.57% Receive | n/a | 2.80% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.01566 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.01882 | May 23, 2025 |