JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A (JEDAX)
| Fund Assets | 955.70M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.05% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 73.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.38 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.52% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.62% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.95 |
| YTD Return | 1.52% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.20% |
| 5-Year Return | 9.90% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.84 |
| 52-Week High | 7.02 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 311 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2006 |
About JEDAX
The JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class A is a mutual fund specializing in fixed income securities from issuers in emerging markets. Its principal goal is to achieve a high total return by investing at least 80% of its assets in a diversified mix of sovereign and corporate debt instruments from developing economies, focusing on both government and quasi-government bonds. The fund primarily targets regions such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, providing exposure to both established and frontier emerging market debt markets. With a broad portfolio typically consisting of several hundred holdings, it emphasizes a mix of credit qualities and maturities, often holding a slight overweight in B-rated bonds and longer maturities compared to peers. The fund plays a significant role in connecting global investors to the growth and income potential of emerging markets while also serving as a vehicle for diversification away from developed market bonds. Managed by a seasoned team under the JPMorgan fund family, it is categorized as having above-average risk and offers monthly income distributions, making it a notable participant in the emerging market fixed income space.
Performance
JEDAX had a total return of 12.20% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.46%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FGYMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class C | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | $0.03011 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.03487 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.03964 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.03497 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $0.03519 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.01259 | Sep 29, 2025 |