ESFIX

About ESFIX

Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on providing exposure to short-term debt instruments issued by sovereign, quasi-sovereign, and corporate entities in emerging market countries. Its primary objective is to maximize total return by investing principally in securities denominated in hard currencies, such as the U.S. dollar or currencies of G7 nations. The fund typically maintains a weighted average portfolio duration between one and three years, offering investors access to emerging market debt with lower interest rate sensitivity compared to longer-duration strategies. Notable portfolio features include a strong concentration in government and corporate bonds from regions like Latin America, alongside periodic allocations to other global emerging markets. The fund emphasizes diversified credit exposure, but carries risks associated with emerging markets, such as heightened volatility, political and economic instability, and currency fluctuations. Institutional investors are the fund’s primary audience, reflected in its higher minimum investment and tailored operating structure. As a specialist fixed-income vehicle, it plays a key role for those seeking to diversify beyond developed market bonds while managing overall duration risk.