Ashmore Emerging Markets Equity ESG Fund Class C (ESCGX)
| Fund Assets | 18.11M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.05% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 55.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.20 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.38% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 14.79 |
| YTD Return | 10.71% |
| 1-Year Return | 42.49% |
| 5-Year Return | 7.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.76 |
| 52-Week High | 14.87 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.71 |
| Holdings | 49 |
| Inception Date | Feb 26, 2020 |
About ESCGX
The Ashmore Emerging Markets Equity ESG Fund is a mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities and equity-related investments within emerging markets. It focuses on issuers that meet specific Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, aligning investment decisions with sustainable practices. The fund is notable for its exposure to sectors such as Information Technology and Financials, diversifying its portfolio across various emerging market countries like Taiwan, China, and India. Its investment strategy highlights the importance of ESG considerations in the financial market, reflecting the growing trend towards sustainable investing. The fund plays a significant role by providing investors with a platform to engage with emerging markets while adhering to ESG standards, contributing to global market diversification and sustainable development.
Performance
ESCGX had a total return of 42.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 13.41%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
49.41% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd. TWD10 | TSMWF | 14.94% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | TCTZF | 8.56% |
| SK Hynix Inc. KRW5000 | HXSCF | 5.45% |
| HDFC Bank Limited | HDB | 4.48% |
| Contemporary Amperex Technology Co Ltd. 'A' CNY1 | 300750 | 3.76% |
| Sieyuan Electric Co Ltd 'A'CNY1 | 002028 | 2.97% |
| AIA Group Limited | AAIGF | 2.36% |
| Grab Holdings Limited | GRAB | 2.35% |
| Eugene Technology KRW500 | A084370 | 2.29% |
| E Ink Holdings Inc. TWD10 | PVWIF | 2.25% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.19258 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.01212 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.00306 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.01348 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Dec 17, 2021 | $2.0302 | Dec 17, 2021 |
| Dec 18, 2020 | $0.0823 | Dec 18, 2020 |