Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Class C (ESFCX)
| Fund Assets | 30.91M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.26 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.75% |
| Dividend Growth | 42.20% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.580 |
| YTD Return | 0.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.47% |
| 5-Year Return | -17.68% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.390 |
| 52-Week High | 4.610 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 124 |
| Inception Date | Jun 13, 2017 |
About ESFCX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund – Class C is an open‑end mutual fund focused on short‑maturity fixed income from emerging markets. Its primary objective is to provide total return by investing principally in short‑term debt of sovereign, quasi‑sovereign, and corporate issuers from emerging market countries, predominantly in hard currencies such as the U.S. dollar and other G7 currencies. The portfolio typically targets a weighted average duration of about one to three years, aiming to limit interest‑rate sensitivity while maintaining exposure to the credit dynamics of developing economies. The strategy uses both cash bonds and related derivatives to implement its mandate, aligning performance with short‑duration segments of emerging markets credit benchmarks. This fund serves investors seeking diversified emerging markets fixed‑income exposure with lower duration than broad EM bond strategies, spanning sectors like government, government‑related, and corporate credit across regions. Class C shares offer a distribution schedule with monthly dividends and a fee structure tailored to this share class. Data providers list fund size, holdings breadth, and ongoing performance metrics that contextualize its role within the emerging markets bond category.
Performance
ESFCX had a total return of 3.47% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.41%.
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
60.02% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA 8.5% | PDVSA.8.5 10.27.20 REGS | 40.63% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 03.19.26 | 4.88% |
| Delhi International Airport Ltd. 6.45% | DIALIN.6.45 06.04.29 REGS | 2.13% |
| Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Co. 6.7% | NAVOIM.6.7 10.17.28 REGS | 2.02% |
| Prosus NV 3.257% | PRXNA.3.257 01.19.27 REGS | 1.96% |
| Veon Holdings B.V. 3.375% | VEONHD.3.375 11.25.27 REGs | 1.84% |
| Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd. 4.25% | CLRNPW.4.25 03.25.27 REGS | 1.84% |
| Suzano Austria GmbH 6% | SUZANO.6 01.15.29 | 1.67% |
| Muangthai Capital Public Co Ltd. 6.875% | MTCTB.6.875 09.30.28 | 1.65% |
| Agrobank Akb 9.25% | AGROBK.9.25 10.02.29 REGS | 1.40% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | $0.18097 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.00739 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.00465 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.00491 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.01226 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.00787 | Aug 22, 2025 |