About MACEX
Martin Currie Emerging Markets Fund Class A is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in equities issued by companies with significant economic ties to emerging market countries. The fund employs a bottom-up, fundamentally driven investment approach, seeking high-quality businesses with strong balance sheets and attractive growth prospects often overlooked or undervalued by broader markets. Its portfolio is concentrated, with around 60 holdings, and a substantial portion allocated to the top ten positions, reflecting a high-conviction, stock-driven selection process. Core sectors include technology, communication services, financials, and consumer cyclicals, mirroring the dynamic opportunities present within emerging economies. The fund is classified within the global equity asset class and aligns itself with the MSCI Emerging Markets Index as a benchmark. With annual dividends, a moderate minimum investment requirement, and an expense ratio in line with the category average, Martin Currie Emerging Markets Fund Class A serves investors seeking diversified exposure to the growth potential and evolving landscape of emerging markets, managed through disciplined research and active selection.
Fund Family Franklin Templeton Investments
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol MACEX
Share Class Class A
Index MSCI EM (Emerging Markets) NR USD
MACEX had a total return of 41.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 7.80%.
