Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A (EMTAX)
| Fund Assets | 255.36M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.25% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 199.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.11% |
| Dividend Growth | -11.21% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 9.84 |
| YTD Return | 0.72% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.03% |
| 5-Year Return | 15.34% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.65 |
| 52-Week High | 10.02 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 228 |
| Inception Date | Aug 31, 2011 |
About EMTAX
Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A is a mutual fund that primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of bonds issued by governments and corporations in emerging markets worldwide. Its core objective is to achieve high total return through a blend of capital appreciation and income generation, while emphasizing capital preservation. The fund allocates at least 80% of its assets to debt securities from developing countries, including sovereign bonds from nations such as Argentina, Brazil, Mexico, Egypt, and Poland, as well as instruments from supranational entities like the Inter-American Development Bank. This flexible approach allows exposure to promising economic and demographic trends in these regions, with holdings spanning government and corporate issuers. Managed by an experienced team, Transamerica Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A belongs to the emerging-markets bond category, providing investors with access to fixed-income opportunities in high-growth but higher-risk markets. It plays a key role in diversifying portfolios seeking yield from global developing economies.
Performance
EMTAX had a total return of 12.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.26%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEMBX | Vanguard | Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Investor Shares | 0.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2025 | $0.191 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.0914 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | $0.1059 | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.1354 | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Dec 31, 2024 | $0.0189 | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.1843 | Dec 24, 2024 |