JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C (JEDCX)
| Fund Assets | 985.25M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 73.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.29% |
| Dividend Growth | 0.69% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.66 |
| YTD Return | 1.51% |
| 1-Year Return | 12.04% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.31% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.61 |
| 52-Week High | 6.73 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 311 |
| Inception Date | Jun 30, 2006 |
About JEDCX
JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C is a mutual fund specializing in emerging markets fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to achieve both capital preservation and capital appreciation through diversified investments in bonds issued by governments, government-related entities, and corporations within developing economies. The fund allocates the majority of its assets—typically more than 65%—to foreign bonds from regions such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, enabling investors to gain targeted exposure to the growth and yield opportunities present in these dynamic markets. Notable features of this fund include a multi-manager approach and a broad portfolio that may encompass hundreds of individual holdings across different sectors and credit qualities. Serving as a conduit for investors looking to diversify away from developed market debt, the JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C plays a significant role in portfolios seeking enhanced yield potential and geographic diversification, though it may come with higher credit and currency risk relative to developed market counterparts.
Performance
JEDCX had a total return of 12.04% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 8.88%.
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 | $0.02805 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Jan 28, 2026 | $0.03188 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | $0.03697 | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | $0.03247 | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Oct 29, 2025 | $0.03242 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | $0.00991 | Sep 29, 2025 |