Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX)
| Fund Assets | 141.22M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.02% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 39.41% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.81 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.44% |
| Dividend Growth | 51.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 12.59 |
| YTD Return | 1.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.96% |
| 5-Year Return | 42.44% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.25 |
| 52-Week High | 13.23 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.39 |
| Holdings | 158 |
| Inception Date | May 24, 2006 |
About FEMDX
Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund is a mutual fund focused on achieving a high total return by actively investing in debt securities from emerging market countries. Its portfolio primarily comprises bonds issued by sovereign and subsovereign entities, as well as selected corporate issuers within these developing economies. The fund maintains at least 80% of its net assets in emerging market debt, with a notable allocation to government and quasi-government securities, often complemented by derivative positions to manage currency and interest rate risks. This fund is classified under the emerging markets bond category and seeks to capitalize on the diverse opportunities and yield premiums available in fast-growing, yet riskier, global regions. With a relatively high expense ratio compared to its peers, Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund caters to investors seeking exposure to the fixed income landscape of emerging markets, offering potential diversification benefits and a distinct risk-return profile compared to developed market debt instruments.
Performance
FEMDX had a total return of 14.96% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.85%.
Top 10 Holdings
46.92% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| FX Forward - Buy USD Sell EUR Purchased | n/a | 24.21% |
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 5.74% |
| FX Forward - Buy USD Sell JPY Purchased | n/a | 2.91% |
| El Salvador (Republic of) 7.65% | ELSALV.7.65 06.15.35 REGS | 2.16% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) 8% | MBONO.8 11.07.47 M | 2.03% |
| Ivory Coast (Republic Of) 4.875% | IVYCST.4.875 01.30.32 144A | 2.02% |
| Turkey (Republic of) 36% | TURKGB.36 08.12.26 2Y | 2.01% |
| Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of) 6.625% | ETHOPI.6.625 12.11.24 144A | 1.98% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 6% | BNTNB.6 05.15.35 NTNB | 1.98% |
| Iraq (Republic Of) 5.8% | IRAQ.5.8 01.15.28 REGS | 1.88% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.8108 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.5347 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Dec 20, 2023 | $0.3364 | Dec 20, 2023 |
| Dec 20, 2022 | $0.8961 | Dec 20, 2022 |
| Dec 16, 2019 | $0.7965 | Dec 18, 2019 |
| Dec 17, 2018 | $0.8612 | Dec 19, 2018 |