Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund Class C (ESSCX)
| Fund Assets | 6.34M |
| Expense Ratio | 2.30% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 64.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.13 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.71% |
| Dividend Growth | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.65 |
| YTD Return | 8.68% |
| 1-Year Return | 31.67% |
| 5-Year Return | 23.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.83 |
| 52-Week High | 18.81 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 76 |
| Inception Date | Aug 24, 2012 |
About ESSCX
Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund Class C is a mutual fund that focuses on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in small-capitalization companies based in emerging markets. The fund allocates at least 80% of its net assets to equity securities and equity-related investments, spanning a diverse range of sectors and industries across more than 20 developing nations, with a pronounced emphasis on emerging regions in Asia and Latin America. It is managed by a team of investment professionals who conduct in-depth research to identify promising growth opportunities among underrepresented, rapidly expanding companies in these markets. The fund’s diversified approach aims to capture the dynamic economic potential and demographic trends of emerging economies while mitigating single-country or sector-specific risks. As part of the broader category of diversified emerging-markets portfolios, the Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund Class C serves investors seeking exposure to the growth prospects of smaller companies that often drive innovation and economic expansion within developing regions.
Performance
ESSCX had a total return of 31.67% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.15%.
Top 10 Holdings
34.26% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Zetrix AI Bhd | MYEG.KL | 4.67% |
| CreditAccess Grameen Limited | CREDITACC | 3.95% |
| Hansol Chemical Co., Ltd. | 014680 | 3.91% |
| Gudeng Precision Industrial Co., Ltd. | 3680 | 3.58% |
| Benefit Systems S.A. | BFT | 3.43% |
| Gentera, S.A.B. de C.V. | GENTERA | 3.00% |
| Kinik Company | 1560 | 2.99% |
| Rasan Information Technology Company | 8313 | 2.91% |
| Kaori Heat Treatment Co., Ltd. | 8996 | 2.91% |
| Karooooo Ltd. | KARO | 2.90% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.06141 | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.07155 | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Jun 23, 2023 | $0.0479 | Jun 23, 2023 |
| Mar 24, 2023 | $0.045 | Mar 24, 2023 |
| Jun 23, 2022 | $0.04794 | Jun 23, 2022 |
| Mar 24, 2022 | $0.04502 | Mar 24, 2022 |