Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Class A (ESFAX)
| Fund Assets | 29.05M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.31 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.28% |
| Dividend Growth | 83.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.820 |
| YTD Return | 2.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.58% |
| 5-Year Return | -16.38% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.770 |
| 52-Week High | 5.060 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.68 |
| Holdings | 79 |
| 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.
Performance
ESFAX had a total return of 4.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -1.26%.
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 |
Top 10 Holdings
65.91% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| PETROLEOS DE VENEZUELA SA - PDVSA 8.5 10/27/20 REGS | PDVSA | 44.15% |
| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA - BUREAU OF THE PUBLIC DEBT - B 0 06/04/26 | B | 6.50% |
| DELHI INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT LTD - DIALIN 6.45 06/04/29 REGS | DIALIN | 2.24% |
| NAVOI MINING AND METALLURGICAL CO JSC - NAVOIM 6.7 10/17/28 REGS | NAVOIM | 2.12% |
| PROSUS NV - PRXNA 3.257 01/19/27 REGS | PRXNA | 2.07% |
| VEON MIDCO BV - VEONHD 3.375 11/25/27 REGs | VEONHD | 2.00% |
| CLEAN RENEWABLE POWER (MAURITIUS) PTE LTD - CLRNPW 4.25 03/25/27 REGS | CLRNPW | 1.87% |
| SUZANO AUSTRIA GMBH - SUZANO 6 01/15/29 | SUZANO | 1.75% |
| MUANGTHAI CAPITAL PCL - MTCTB 6.875 09/30/28 | MTCTB | 1.73% |
| AGROBANK JSCB - AGROBK 9.25 10/02/29 REGS | AGROBK | 1.50% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | $0.0063 | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.19281 | Jan 21, 2026 |