About IJEMX
The VY JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Initial is an open-end mutual fund focused on equity securities from emerging markets. Its primary objective is to achieve capital appreciation by investing at least 80% of its net assets in stocks and equity-related instruments of companies based in at least three emerging market countries. These markets include regions in Asia, Latin America, Africa, and parts of Europe, deliberately excluding developed economies such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and most of Western Europe. The fund is managed by Voya, leveraging the expertise of portfolio managers with extensive experience in global emerging markets.
This portfolio is diversified across a wide range of sectors—such as financials, technology, consumer staples, and cyclicals—reflecting the dynamic and varied growth drivers within emerging economies. It typically maintains a portfolio of companies exhibiting solid return metrics and sustainable competitive advantages, aiming for a blend of growth and quality characteristics. The fund plays a significant role in providing investors with exposure to the diverse opportunities and risks found in developing markets, contributing to broader global diversification strategies in the financial market.
Fund Family Voya
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol IJEMX
Share Class Class I
IJEMX had a total return of 44.75% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.03%.
