Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class Advisor (FEMZX)
| Fund Assets | 26.25M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.91% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 80.93% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.38% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.25% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.69 |
| YTD Return | 4.59% |
| 1-Year Return | 27.10% |
| 5-Year Return | 22.61% |
| 52-Week Low | 4.38 |
| 52-Week High | 5.70 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 175 |
| Inception Date | Apr 1, 2013 |
About FEMZX
Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund Advisor Class is a mutual fund that primarily targets current income, with capital appreciation as a secondary objective. This fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in a diverse selection of bonds issued by governments, government-related entities, and corporate issuers within emerging market countries. A distinctive feature is its sustainability-driven strategy, which incorporates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria—using the proprietary Templeton Global Macro ESG Index to select countries considered leaders or those anticipated to improve in ESG practices. The fund’s portfolio may include local and foreign currency bonds, as well as inflation-indexed and derivative securities that track emerging market interest rates and sovereign credit. With an inception date of April 2013, the fund holds a diversified portfolio of 75 holdings and pays quarterly dividends. Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund Advisor Class plays a significant role in the market by providing exposure to emerging market debt, aiming to capitalize on both sustainable development trends and the income potential of these dynamic economies.
Performance
FEMZX had a total return of 27.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.09%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FSEDX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Em Mk Dbt Lcl Ccy | n/a |
Top 10 Holdings
69.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| FX Forward - Buy MYR Sell USD Purchased | n/a | 13.53% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 9.46141% | BNTNF.10 01.01.35 NTNF | 9.46% |
| FX Forward - Buy UYU Sell USD Purchased | n/a | 7.12% |
| Serbia (Republic Of) 4.5% | SERBGB.4.5 08.20.32 12.5 | 6.82% |
| Namibia (Republic of) 9.5% | NAMIGB.9.5 07.15.37 GC37 | 6.74% |
| Poland (Republic of) 5% | POLGB.5 10.25.34 1034 | 5.61% |
| FX Forward - Buy MYR Sell USD Purchased | n/a | 5.50% |
| FX Forward - Buy USD Sell MYR Purchased | n/a | 5.46% |
| FX Forward - Buy USD Sell CNH Purchased | n/a | 5.27% |
| Institutional Fiduciary Trust - Money Market Portfolio | INFXX | 4.23% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $0.1831 | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | $0.103 | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | $0.1098 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Mar 20, 2025 | $0.0238 | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.1113 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.1012 | Sep 20, 2024 |