abrdn Emerging Markets Fund Class C (GEGCX)

Fund Assets	1.02B
Expense Ratio	2.098%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	35.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.12
Dividend Yield	0.61%
Dividend Growth	n/a
Payout Frequency	Annual
Ex-Dividend Date	Dec 19, 2025

Previous Close	19.64
YTD Return	18.38%
1-Year Return	23.42%
5-Year Return	29.27%
52-Week Low	16.17
52-Week High	22.05
Beta (5Y)	0.88
Holdings	72
Inception Date	May 21, 2012

About GEGCX

abrdn Emerging Markets Fund Class C is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in the equity markets of emerging countries. The fund mainly holds common stocks but also diversifies its portfolio with other equity securities, including preferred shares, convertible securities, and depositary receipts. It typically maintains a broad allocation across multiple industries and regions within the emerging markets sector, aiming to capture growth opportunities in developing economies. With a portfolio of approximately 68 holdings and total assets around $2.15 billion, the fund caters to investors seeking diversified exposure beyond developed market equities. abrdn Emerging Markets Fund Class C is noted for its focus on diversified emerging markets and operates with a 2.10% expense ratio, reflecting the complexities of managing investments in dynamic and sometimes volatile regions. This fund plays a significant role for market participants looking to add international diversification and participate in the growth potential of emerging economies over the long term.

• Fund Family: Aberdeen
• Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts
• Performance Rating: Below Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: GEGCX
• Share Class: Class C
• Index: MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD

Performance

GEGCX had a total return of 23.42% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.83%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGOMX	Fidelity	Strategic Advisers Fidelity Emerging Markets Fund	0.30%
FPADX	Fidelity	Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund	0.08%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
ABEMX	Institutional Class	1.10%
AEMSX	Institutional Service Class	1.25%
GEGAX	Class A	1.38%
GEMRX	Class R	1.78%

Top 10 Holdings

47.41% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Samsung Electronics Co Ltd Participating Preferred	005935.KQ	10.18%
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited	2330	9.83%
SK hynix Inc.	000660	5.36%
Tencent Holdings Limited	0700	4.78%
Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V.	GMEXICO.B	3.98%
MediaTek Inc.	2454	3.59%
HDFC Bank Limited	HDFCBANK	2.76%
Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Limited	300750	2.42%
Asia Vital Components Co., Ltd.	3017	2.33%
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited	TORNTPHARM	2.18%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Dec 19, 2025	$0.11932	Dec 22, 2025
Dec 21, 2023	$0.00237	Dec 22, 2023
Dec 21, 2022	$0.05775	Dec 22, 2022
Dec 22, 2021	$1.92226	Dec 23, 2021
Dec 22, 2020	$0.13826	Dec 23, 2020
Dec 20, 2019	$0.12452	Dec 23, 2019

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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