Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Institutional Class (ESFIX)
| Fund Assets | 29.45M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 38.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.32 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.75% |
| Dividend Growth | 36.77% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 4.710 |
| YTD Return | 0.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 4.56% |
| 5-Year Return | -13.19% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.500 |
| 52-Week High | 4.740 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.08 |
| Holdings | 124 |
| Inception Date | Jun 24, 2014 |
About ESFIX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on providing exposure to short-term debt instruments issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate entities in emerging market countries. Its primary objective is to maximize total return by investing principally in securities denominated in hard currencies, such as the U.S. dollar or currencies of G7 nations. The fund typically maintains a weighted average portfolio duration between one and three years, offering investors access to emerging market debt with lower interest rate sensitivity compared to longer-duration strategies. Notable portfolio features include a strong concentration in government and corporate bonds from regions like Latin America, alongside periodic allocations to other global emerging markets. The fund emphasizes diversified credit exposure, but carries risks associated with emerging markets, such as heightened volatility, political and economic instability, and currency fluctuations. Institutional investors are the fund’s primary audience, reflected in its higher minimum investment and tailored operating structure. As a specialist fixed-income vehicle, it plays a key role for those seeking to diversify beyond developed market bonds while managing overall duration risk.
Performance
ESFIX had a total return of 4.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.78%.
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 | $0.19041 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.01081 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Nov 21, 2025 | $0.00888 | Nov 21, 2025 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | $0.00878 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | $0.01678 | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Aug 22, 2025 | $0.01231 | Aug 22, 2025 |