Aberdeen Emerging Markets Instl Svc
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
-31.7%
1 yr return
-27.1%
3 Yr Avg Return
3.0%
5 Yr Avg Return
2.1%
Net Assets
$3.25 B
Holdings in Top 10
40.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 1.21%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 37.26%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
$1,000,000
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Open End Mutual Fund
Investment Style
Diversified Emerging Mkts
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD & DIV
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
AEMSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -31.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 3.0%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.1%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.56%
- Dividend Yield 0.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal Nameabrdn Emerging Markets Fund
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Fund Family NameAberdeen
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Inception DateNov 23, 2009
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerDevan Kaloo
Fund Description
The fund invests primarily in common stocks, but may also invest in other types of equity securities, including, but not limited to, preferred stock and depositary receipts. It invests at least 80% of the value of its net assets, plus any borrowings for investment purposes, in equity securities of emerging market companies. The fund may invest in securities denominated in U.S. Dollars and currencies of emerging market countries in which it is permitted to invest. It may invest in securities of any market capitalization, including small and mid-cap securities.
AEMSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AEMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -31.7% | -54.3% | 13.6% | 76.83% |
| 1 Yr | -27.1% | -50.4% | 7.5% | 77.33% |
| 3 Yr | 3.0%* | -6.1% | 16.2% | 70.01% |
| 5 Yr | 2.1%* | -4.5% | 11.4% | 70.87% |
| 10 Yr | 3.3%* | -0.4% | 9.3% | 69.01% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AEMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -15.3% | -38.3% | 22.5% | 84.14% |
| 2020 | 26.6% | -26.9% | 480.0% | 19.97% |
| 2019 | 18.1% | -0.7% | 42.0% | 53.48% |
| 2018 | -16.0% | -58.5% | 9.4% | 23.31% |
| 2017 | 28.5% | -33.4% | 66.6% | 73.96% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | AEMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -31.7% | -54.3% | 13.6% | 76.46% |
| 1 Yr | -27.1% | -50.4% | 38.0% | 72.90% |
| 3 Yr | 3.0%* | -6.1% | 16.2% | 67.15% |
| 5 Yr | 2.1%* | -4.8% | 14.1% | 68.63% |
| 10 Yr | 3.3%* | -0.4% | 9.3% | 67.47% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | AEMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | -15.3% | -38.2% | 22.5% | 84.14% |
| 2020 | 26.6% | -22.1% | 480.0% | 19.97% |
| 2019 | 18.1% | -0.7% | 42.0% | 53.48% |
| 2018 | -16.0% | -58.5% | 10.3% | 30.83% |
| 2017 | 29.9% | -33.4% | 66.6% | 72.79% |
NAV & Total Return History
AEMSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| AEMSX | Category Low | Category High | AEMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 3.25 B | 717 K | 102 B | 17.47% |
| Number of Holdings | 82 | 7 | 6734 | 62.18% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.35 B | 3.7 K | 19.3 B | 13.93% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 40.77% | 2.8% | 71.7% | 23.35% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
- Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd 9.92%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AEMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.33% | 0.90% | 110.97% | 20.82% |
| Cash | 0.67% | -23.67% | 20.19% | 75.88% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.67% | 85.25% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.48% | 9.95% | 81.38% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.40% | 80.33% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -0.03% | 55.68% | 82.81% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AEMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Technology | 28.70% | 0.00% | 47.50% | 14.94% |
| Financial Services | 26.14% | 0.00% | 48.86% | 16.59% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 10.29% | 0.00% | 48.94% | 76.12% |
| Basic Materials | 9.76% | 0.00% | 30.03% | 30.59% |
| Communication Services | 7.41% | 0.00% | 46.62% | 70.35% |
| Industrials | 6.41% | 0.00% | 43.53% | 42.94% |
| Consumer Defense | 5.87% | 0.00% | 28.13% | 57.29% |
| Utilities | 1.56% | 0.00% | 39.12% | 45.06% |
| Real Estate | 1.31% | 0.00% | 17.15% | 60.59% |
| Healthcare | 1.28% | 0.00% | 93.26% | 88.35% |
| Energy | 1.26% | 0.00% | 26.66% | 81.41% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | AEMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 98.64% | -4.71% | 112.57% | 23.30% |
| US | 0.69% | -1.60% | 104.72% | 49.18% |
AEMSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| AEMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% | 0.01% | 2.69% | 42.57% |
| Management Fee | 0.90% | 0.00% | 2.00% | 55.96% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | 0.25% | 0.01% | 0.85% | 91.02% |
Sales Fees
| AEMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| AEMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.40% | 2.00% | 51.74% |
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.
| AEMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 37.26% | 0.00% | 190.00% | 38.74% |
AEMSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| AEMSX | Category Low | Category High | AEMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.84% | 0.00% | 23.90% | 91.04% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| AEMSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| AEMSX | Category Low | Category High | AEMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.56% | -1.98% | 17.62% | 56.33% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| AEMSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2018 | $0.194 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $0.177 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.136 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 21, 2015 | $0.064 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 22, 2015 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 15, 2014 | $0.065 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 16, 2014 | $0.076 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.073 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Sep 16, 2013 | $0.009 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jun 17, 2013 | $0.080 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2012 | $0.142 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2010 | $0.126 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2009 | $0.217 | OrdinaryDividend |
AEMSX - 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.
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.
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.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 33.71 | 6.43 | 13.42 |