Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund C Class (EMKCX)
| Fund Assets | 27.59M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.21% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.25% |
| Dividend Growth | 34.82% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 5.14 |
| YTD Return | 2.11% |
| 1-Year Return | 9.15% |
| 5-Year Return | -8.54% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.02 |
| 52-Week High | 5.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.59 |
| Holdings | 285 |
| 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 9.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -1.33%.
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 | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Top 10 Holdings
30.49% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA SA - PDVSA 8.5 10/27/20 REGS | PDVSA | 11.10% |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT - B 0 06/04/26 | B | 5.09% |
| BRAZIL, FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF - SECRETARIA DO TESOURO NACIONAL - BLTN 0 01/01/30 LTN | BLTN | 3.31% |
| UNITED MEXICAN STATES - SECRETARIA DE HACIENDA Y CREDITO PUBLICO - MUDI 4 08/30/29 S | MEX | 2.16% |
| COLOMBIA, REPUBLIC OF - MINISTERO DE HACIENDA Y CREDITO PUBLICO - COLTES 6 04/28/28 B | COLOM | 1.61% |
| MALAYSIA, FEDERATION OF - MGS 3.519 04/20/28 0223 | MALAYS | 1.58% |
| CHILE, REPUBLIC OF - MINISTRY OF FINANCE - BTPCL 5.8 10/01/29 | CHILE | 1.51% |
| PETROLEOS MEXICANOS SA DE CV - PEMEX 6.7 02/16/32 | PEMEX | 1.50% |
| SOUTH AFRICA, REPUBLIC OF - NATIONAL TREASURY - SOAF 4.3 10/12/28 12Y | SOAF | 1.34% |
| EGYPT, ARAB REPUBLIC OF - MINISTRY OF FINANCE - EGYPT 8.5 01/31/47 REGS | EGYPT | 1.29% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | $0.03807 | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | $0.01837 | Jun 18, 2026 |
| May 22, 2026 | $0.02165 | May 22, 2026 |
| Apr 22, 2026 | $0.01633 | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | $0.01532 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.0152 | Feb 20, 2026 |