Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Dur Instl (ESFIX)
| Fund Assets | 32.81M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.88% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.18 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.67% |
| Dividend Growth | -41.28% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 4.870 |
| YTD Return | 3.60% |
| 1-Year Return | 5.00% |
| 5-Year Return | -18.40% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.690 |
| 52-Week High | 4.970 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.12 |
| Holdings | 108 |
| 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 5.00% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -1.72%.
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 | $0.01231 | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Jul 23, 2025 | $0.0189 | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.00881 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| May 23, 2025 | $0.01234 | May 23, 2025 |
| Apr 23, 2025 | $0.01019 | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.00997 | Mar 21, 2025 |