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 | 4.29% |
| Dividend Growth | -1.75% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.17 |
| YTD Return | 9.33% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.53% |
| 5-Year Return | -10.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.72 |
| 52-Week High | 5.20 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 381 |
| 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 7.53% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -2.04%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
25.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA - PDVSA 8.5 10/27/20 REGS | PDVSA | 8.91% |
| United States Treasury Bills - B 0 10/02/25 | B | 6.24% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional - BLTN 0 01/01/30 LTN | BLTN | 2.34% |
| South Africa (Republic of) - SAGB 8 01/31/30 2030 | SOAF | 1.33% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) - MBONO 8.5 05/31/29 M | MEX | 1.30% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) - MGS 3.519 04/20/28 0223 | MALAYS | 1.21% |
| China (People's Republic Of) - CGB 2.27 05/25/34 INBK | CGB | 1.16% |
| India (Republic of) - IGB 7.18 07/24/37 | IGB | 1.02% |
| Venezuela (Republic Of) - VENZ 9.25 09/15/27 | VENZ | 1.00% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) - MGS 4.504 04/30/29 0322 | MALAYS | 0.97% |
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 |