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abrdn Emerging Markets Fund
mutual fund
GEMRX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$13.69
+0.02
+0.15%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
share class
GEMRX (Mutual Fund)
abrdn Emerging Markets Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$13.69
+0.02
+0.15%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
share class
GEMRX (Mutual Fund)
abrdn Emerging Markets Fund
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$13.69
+0.02
+0.15%
primary theme
Emerging Markets Equity
share class
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
6.6%
1 yr return
9.2%
3 Yr Avg Return
-5.9%
5 Yr Avg Return
0.3%
Net Assets
$1.18 B
Holdings in Top 10
43.2%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$13.7
N/A
N/A
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.75%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 37.26%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$0
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Name
As of 12/13/2024Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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GEMRX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 6.6%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -5.9%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 0.3%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.04%
- Dividend Yield 0.9%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal Nameabrdn Emerging Markets Fund
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Fund Family NameAberdeen
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Inception DateJan 27, 2012
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassR
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerDevan Kaloo
GEMRX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GEMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.6% | -11.8% | 40.0% | 77.57% |
| 1 Yr | 9.2% | -8.7% | 41.1% | 76.57% |
| 3 Yr | -5.9%* | -11.5% | 11.1% | 90.68% |
| 5 Yr | 0.3%* | -5.3% | 12.2% | 85.81% |
| 10 Yr | 2.5%* | -1.2% | 7.0% | 85.64% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GEMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5.0% | -6.5% | 35.5% | 85.45% |
| 2022 | -27.6% | -50.1% | -2.4% | 74.37% |
| 2021 | -15.4% | -33.1% | 22.5% | 87.99% |
| 2020 | 26.2% | -22.1% | 80.1% | 22.35% |
| 2019 | 18.1% | -0.7% | 42.0% | 52.03% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | GEMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 6.6% | -11.8% | 40.0% | 77.57% |
| 1 Yr | 9.2% | -8.7% | 41.1% | 76.57% |
| 3 Yr | -5.9%* | -11.5% | 11.1% | 90.68% |
| 5 Yr | 0.3%* | -5.3% | 12.2% | 85.81% |
| 10 Yr | 2.5%* | -1.2% | 7.0% | 85.64% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | GEMRX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6.0% | -1.0% | 42.0% | 89.59% |
| 2022 | -26.7% | -42.2% | 1.9% | 78.20% |
| 2021 | -5.7% | -32.5% | 33.1% | 77.85% |
| 2020 | 27.1% | -20.0% | 81.6% | 23.98% |
| 2019 | 19.7% | 2.3% | 42.0% | 58.28% |
NAV & Total Return History
GEMRX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| GEMRX | Category Low | Category High | GEMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.18 B | 682 K | 103 B | 35.75% |
| Number of Holdings | 65 | 2 | 7534 | 76.35% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 598 M | 290 K | 23.8 B | 26.35% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 43.20% | 2.9% | 101.1% | 16.69% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 12.60%
- Samsung Electronics Co Ltd 6.96%
- Tencent Holdings Ltd 6.90%
- Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 3.67%
- Power Grid Corp of India Ltd 2.70%
- HDFC Bank Ltd 2.56%
- Southern Copper Corp 2.08%
- SBI Life Insurance Co Ltd 2.01%
- ICICI Bank Ltd 1.91%
- Kaspi.KZ JSC 1.80%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GEMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 90.27% | 0.00% | 103.28% | 94.02% |
| Preferred Stocks | 8.01% | 0.00% | 13.31% | 0.57% |
| Cash | 1.72% | -2.03% | 100.35% | 51.99% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.11% | 39.53% | 61.11% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 51.08% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 95.13% | 55.41% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GEMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 28.70% | 0.00% | 47.50% | 15.15% |
| Financial Services | 26.14% | 0.00% | 48.86% | 15.87% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.29% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 75.90% |
| Basic Materials | 9.76% | 0.00% | 30.03% | 31.60% |
| Communication Services | 7.41% | 0.00% | 39.29% | 69.99% |
| Industrials | 6.41% | 0.00% | 43.53% | 42.28% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.87% | 0.00% | 25.90% | 57.00% |
| Utilities | 1.56% | 0.00% | 39.12% | 44.59% |
| Real Estate | 1.31% | 0.00% | 17.15% | 60.46% |
| Healthcare | 1.28% | 0.00% | 16.53% | 88.74% |
| Energy | 1.26% | 0.00% | 24.80% | 83.84% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | GEMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 82.62% | 0.00% | 100.52% | 61.40% |
| US | 7.65% | 0.00% | 100.95% | 58.83% |
GEMRX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| GEMRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.75% | 0.03% | 29.98% | 27.29% |
| Management Fee | 0.90% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 55.06% |
| 12b-1 Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 65.77% |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.01% | 0.85% | 85.85% |
Sales Fees
| GEMRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| GEMRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | 32.17% |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| GEMRX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 37.26% | 0.00% | 189.00% | 40.95% |
GEMRX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| GEMRX | Category Low | Category High | GEMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.85% | 0.00% | 9.74% | 76.50% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| GEMRX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| GEMRX | Category Low | Category High | GEMRX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.04% | -1.98% | 17.62% | 75.59% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| GEMRX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | $0.117 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2022 | $0.161 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2021 | $1.926 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2020 | $0.138 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.206 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2019 | $0.008 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.019 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.123 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2017 | $0.149 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2016 | $0.094 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2015 | $0.000 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 18, 2015 | $0.132 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 18, 2015 | $0.051 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 19, 2015 | $0.029 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.013 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2014 | $0.441 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Sep 12, 2014 | $0.047 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 13, 2014 | $0.055 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2013 | $0.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 14, 2013 | $0.054 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2012 | $0.146 | OrdinaryDividend |
GEMRX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Devan Kaloo
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 11, 2007
15.07
15.1%
Devan Kaloo is Head of Global Emerging Markets Equities for abrdn, taking up that position in 2005. He is also Global Head of Equities for the group. Devan joined the company in 2000 as part of the Asian equities team in Singapore, before later transferring to London. He started in fund management with Martin Currie in 1994 covering Latin America, before subsequently working with the North American equities, global asset allocation and eventually the Asian equities teams.
Joanne Irvine
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 11, 2007
15.07
15.1%
Joanne Irvine is Head ofEmerging Markets (ex-Asia) on the Global Emerging Markets Equity Team of Aberdeen Standard Investments. Ms. Irvine joined Legacy Aberdeen in 1996 in a group development role and moved to the Global Emerging Markets Equity Team in 1997. Prior to joining Legacy Aberdeen, Ms. Irvine was with Rutherford Manson Dowds (subsequently acquired by Deloitte), specializing in raising private equity and bank funding for private companies. Joanne has a BA in Accounting from Caledonian University and qualified as a Chartered Accountant with Hardie Caldwell LLP in Glasgow, Scotland.
Kristy Fong
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 11, 2007
15.07
15.1%
Kristy Fong is an Investment Director on the Asian Equities Team at abrdn. Kristy joined the company in 2004 from UOB KayHian Pte Ltd where she was an Analyst. Kristy graduated with a BA (Hons) in Accountancy from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore and is a CFA® charterholder.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 33.71 | 6.67 | 13.42 |
