Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc. (EMRGX)
The fund invests primarily in common stock and other equity securities of issuers in developing countries. Developing countries are also known as "emerging markets." In determining whether an issuer is in a developing country, the manager will consider whether the country is generally considered to be a developing country by the international financial community, where the issuer is domiciled, the location of the issuer's principal place of business and/or whether the issuer has substantial assets, or derives significant revenues or profits from developing countries.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US2908861006 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | T. Rowe Price |
| Inception Date | May 29, 1986 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Diversified |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
EMRGX has a high expense ratio of 0.76%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc. had a return of 4.08% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.48% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.08% | 9.47% |
| 1 month | 4.39% | 1.91% |
| 6 months | 9.50% | 18.36% |
| 1 year | 7.48% | 26.61% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 3.03% | 12.90% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.79% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of EMRGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -5.44% | 6.55% | 1.35% | -2.37% | 4.08% | ||||||||
| 2023 | 9.97% | -6.73% | 0.94% | 1.71% | -2.44% | 4.38% | 5.85% | -6.66% | -3.94% | -3.00% | 7.33% | 2.01% | 8.08% |
| 2022 | -4.78% | -7.53% | -3.66% | -8.17% | -0.31% | -2.77% | -0.32% | -1.27% | -9.48% | -1.42% | 14.42% | -0.73% | -24.69% |
| 2021 | 2.34% | 2.60% | -1.52% | 2.06% | 3.03% | 1.18% | -4.65% | 1.73% | -1.90% | -0.51% | -3.68% | -1.05% | -0.73% |
| 2020 | -3.64% | -4.15% | -17.45% | 10.02% | 2.60% | 10.00% | 7.43% | 3.58% | -2.07% | -0.12% | 10.12% | 7.14% | 21.56% |
| 2019 | 8.09% | 0.92% | 3.25% | 2.14% | -6.78% | 6.61% | -1.12% | -4.01% | 0.92% | 4.79% | 1.85% | 6.09% | 24.00% |
| 2018 | 7.94% | -5.05% | 0.12% | -2.77% | -2.26% | -4.37% | 1.14% | -3.89% | -2.09% | -7.21% | 7.34% | -4.24% | -15.35% |
| 2017 | 6.62% | 2.17% | 3.50% | 3.23% | 2.99% | 1.38% | 4.77% | 1.43% | 0.64% | 2.80% | 1.36% | 4.34% | 41.31% |
| 2016 | -8.96% | 0.79% | 13.48% | 2.41% | -3.53% | 3.14% | 4.05% | 1.14% | 2.25% | -0.00% | -3.30% | -0.80% | 9.51% |
| 2015 | 0.74% | 2.20% | -1.15% | 7.97% | -3.09% | -3.88% | -6.05% | -10.12% | -2.56% | 6.30% | -2.97% | -2.38% | -15.19% |
| 2014 | -0.78% | -8.77% | -9.48% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of EMRGX is 14, indicating that it is in the bottom 14% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
EMRGX (Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc.)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc. (EMRGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc. granted a 1.44% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.10 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.94 | $0.62 | $0.49 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.07 | $0.17 | $0.14 |
Dividend yield | 1.44% | 1.50% | 1.34% | 11.22% | 6.63% | 5.90% | 1.30% | 1.11% | 1.14% | 3.06% | 2.06% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc.. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.08 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.94 | $0.94 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $0.49 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.17 |
| 2014 | $0.14 | $0.14 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc. was 42.84%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc. drawdown is 25.22%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.84% | Feb 18, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -35.79% | Apr 28, 2015 | 186 | Jan 21, 2016 | 343 | Jun 1, 2017 | 529 |
| -33.63% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 107 | Aug 24, 2020 | 648 |
| -11.07% | Nov 28, 2014 | 26 | Jan 6, 2015 | 74 | Apr 23, 2015 | 100 |
| -5.41% | Jan 21, 2021 | 7 | Jan 29, 2021 | 5 | Feb 5, 2021 | 12 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Emerging Markets Growth Fund, Inc. volatility is 4.75%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.