About EMQAX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Active Equity Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equities and equity-related securities across emerging markets. The fund employs a dynamic, top-down investment strategy, leveraging Ashmore's expertise in fundamental research and emerging market analysis to construct a high-conviction portfolio. With a diversified approach spanning sectors such as information technology, financials, and communication services, the fund generally has notable country exposure to China, Taiwan, India, and South Korea. The portfolio tends to emphasize growth-oriented holdings, with a median market capitalization reflecting large and mid-sized emerging market companies. Active country and sector positioning relative to the MSCI Emerging Markets Index is a hallmark of its strategy, seeking to exploit regional and sector opportunities. The fund is subject to risks specific to emerging markets, including heightened volatility, currency fluctuations, and regulatory uncertainties, reflecting the dynamic nature of its investment universe. Designed for investors seeking exposure to the growth potential of global emerging markets, this fund plays a role in diversifying portfolios beyond developed markets.
Fund Family Ashmore
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol EMQAX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
EMQAX had a total return of 28.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 14.21%.
