JPMorgan Emerging Markets Debt Fund Class C (JEDCX)
| Fund Assets | 1.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 1.55% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 73.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.36 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.59% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.71% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 6.35 |
| YTD Return | 5.08% |
| 1-Year Return | 7.59% |
| 5-Year Return | -0.49% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.89 |
| 52-Week High | 6.39 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 360 |
| 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 7.59% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.35%.
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 | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
14.25% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Prime Money Market Fund | JINXX | 2.70% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) 6.35% | MEX.6.35 02.09.35 | 1.57% |
| Oman (Sultanate Of) 5.625% | OMAN.5.625 01.17.28 REGS | 1.45% |
| Peru (Republic Of) 5.375% | PERU.5.375 02.08.35 | 1.44% |
| Republic Of 6.85% 08/35 | n/a | 1.43% |
| Turkey (Republic of) 36% | TURKGB.36 08.12.26 2Y | 1.41% |
| Ecuador (Republic Of) 5.5% | ECUA.6.9 07.31.35 REGS | 1.10% |
| Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) 4.75% | KSA.4.75 01.16.30 144A | 1.08% |
| Uruguay (Republic Of) 7.625% | URUGUA.7.625 03.21.36 | 1.08% |
| Poland (Republic of) 5.5% | POLAND.5.5 03.18.54 30Y | 0.98% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 29, 2025 | $0.03461 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | $0.0317 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| May 28, 2025 | $0.03009 | May 29, 2025 |
| Apr 28, 2025 | $0.0181 | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | $0.03254 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Feb 26, 2025 | $0.03266 | Feb 27, 2025 |