Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Class A (ESFAX)

Fund Assets	28.67M
Expense Ratio	1.55%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	38.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.36
Dividend Yield	7.42%
Dividend Growth	109.88%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 21, 2026

Previous Close	4.830
YTD Return	3.72%
1-Year Return	4.19%
5-Year Return	-13.22%
52-Week Low	4.760
52-Week High	5.060
Beta (5Y)	0.68
Holdings	100
Inception Date	Sep 23, 2014

About ESFAX

Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Class A is a mutual fund focused on providing exposure to short-term fixed income securities issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate entities in emerging market countries. The fund invests primarily in debt instruments and related derivatives denominated in hard currencies, such as the U.S. dollar or currencies of G-7 nations, aiming for a weighted average portfolio duration between 1 and 3 years. This short duration approach helps manage interest rate sensitivity, making it an option for investors seeking reduced volatility compared to longer-term emerging market debt funds. The fund’s holdings span a range of sectors, with notable allocations in energy, financial, and basic materials industries, reflecting the diversity and economic breadth of emerging markets. It is benchmarked primarily against the JP Morgan CEMBI Broad Diversified 1–3 Year Index and distributes income monthly. By concentrating on hard currency bonds, the fund aims to mitigate local currency risks while retaining exposure to the growth and yield potential found in emerging economies. Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Class A plays a significant role for investors seeking diversification and income within the broader global fixed income landscape.

• Fund Family: Ashmore
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: High
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: ESFAX
• Share Class: Class A
• Index: Index is not available on Lipper Database

Performance

ESFAX had a total return of 4.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -1.11%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FEDCX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Debt Fund	n/a

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
ESFIX	Institutional Class Shares	1.31%
ESFCX	Class C	2.31%

Top 10 Holdings

69.93% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Petroleos de Venezuela SA 8.5%	PDVSA.8.5 10.27.20 REGS	45.46%
United States Treasury Bills 0%	B.0 09.03.26	9.04%
Delhi International Airport Ltd. 6.45%	DIALIN.6.45 06.04.29 REGS	2.24%
Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co. 6.7%	NAVOIM.6.7 10.17.28 REGS	2.14%
Prosus NV 3.257%	PRXNA.3.257 01.19.27 REGS	2.10%
Argentina (Republic Of) 0.75%	ARGENT.0.75 07.09.30	2.02%
Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd. 4.25%	CLRNPW.4.25 03.25.27 REGS	1.89%
Suzano Austria GmbH 6%	SUZANO.6 01.15.29	1.77%
Muangthai Capital Public Co Ltd. 6.875%	MTCTB.6.875 09.30.28	1.75%
Agrobank Akb 9.25%	AGROBK.9.25 10.02.29 REGS	1.51%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 21, 2026	$0.01062	Aug 21, 2026
Jul 22, 2026	$0.06808	Jul 22, 2026
Jun 18, 2026	$0.00795	Jun 18, 2026
May 22, 2026	$0.01242	May 22, 2026
Apr 22, 2026	$0.01146	Apr 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.00668	Mar 20, 2026

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Last checked:

Aug 28, 2026

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