Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Dur C (ESFCX)
| Fund Assets | 32.81M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.87% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.72% |
| Dividend Growth | -49.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 4.740 |
| YTD Return | 3.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.59% |
| 5-Year Return | -21.01% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.560 |
| 52-Week High | 4.830 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 108 |
| 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 4.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -4.62%.
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 | n/a |
Top 10 Holdings
59.40% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Petroleos de Venezuela SA 8.5% | PDVSA.8.5 10.27.20 REGS | 35.22% |
| Petroleos Mexicanos 5.35% | PEMEX.5.35 02.12.28 | 5.50% |
| United States Treasury Bills 0% | B.0 07.10.25 | 4.83% |
| Hikma Finance USA LLC 3.25% | HIKLN.3.25 07.09.25 | 2.76% |
| OCP SA 4.5% | OCPMR.4.5 10.22.25 REGS | 2.29% |
| Delhi International Airport Ltd. 6.45% | DIALIN.6.45 06.04.29 REGS | 1.98% |
| Prosus NV 3.257% | PRXNA.3.257 01.19.27 REGS | 1.83% |
| Clean Renewable Power Mauritius Pte Ltd. 4.25% | CLRNPW.4.25 03.25.27 REGS | 1.80% |
| Embraer Netherlands Finance B.V. 6.95% | EMBRBZ.6.95 01.17.28 REGS | 1.61% |
| Suzano Austria GmbH 6% | SUZANO.6 01.15.29 | 1.58% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.00787 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.01441 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.00537 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.00788 | May 23, 2025 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $0.00588 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.00609 | Mar 21, 2025 |