Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX)
The investment seeks high total return. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in debt securities of "emerging market countries." It invests mainly in debt securities issued by sovereign and subsovereign government entities, including securities issued by political subdivisions, local authorities, government agencies, government owned, controlled, sponsored or guaranteed corporations and supranationals located in emerging market countries. The fund may invest up to 100% of its assets in debt securities that are rated below investment grade. It may also invest up to 15% of its net assets in defaulted debt securities.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US3535338137 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Franklin Templeton |
| Inception Date | May 23, 2006 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Bonds |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
FEMDX has a high expense ratio of 1.00%, 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 Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund, 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
Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund had a return of 12.53% year-to-date (YTD) and 19.17% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund had an annualized return of 4.87%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.31%, indicating that Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 12.53% | 24.72% |
| 1 month | 0.66% | 2.30% |
| 6 months | 6.04% | 12.31% |
| 1 year | 19.17% | 32.12% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 5.41% | 13.81% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.87% | 11.31% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of FEMDX, 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 | 1.02% | 1.84% | 2.62% | -0.97% | 0.98% | -0.18% | 1.76% | 1.99% | 2.29% | -0.25% | 12.53% | ||
| 2023 | 3.74% | -1.30% | -0.20% | -0.10% | -1.22% | 4.54% | 3.25% | -1.91% | 0.19% | -0.49% | 4.49% | 3.82% | 15.47% |
| 2022 | -1.21% | -6.67% | -3.95% | -2.74% | 5.33% | -4.97% | -0.40% | 1.61% | -3.67% | 0.10% | 7.11% | 1.12% | -8.87% |
| 2021 | 0.62% | -0.61% | -1.67% | 2.60% | 1.22% | 0.69% | 0.43% | 1.45% | -1.18% | -0.08% | -2.72% | 2.53% | 3.16% |
| 2020 | 0.55% | -1.09% | -14.90% | -2.05% | 6.40% | 4.05% | 1.60% | 2.55% | -0.38% | -0.58% | 6.09% | 3.46% | 3.93% |
| 2019 | 3.18% | 0.64% | 0.18% | 0.99% | -0.71% | 3.05% | 1.57% | -3.52% | 0.27% | 0.71% | 0.62% | 2.71% | 9.93% |
| 2018 | 1.88% | -0.08% | 0.59% | -1.34% | -1.69% | -1.72% | 2.28% | -2.83% | 1.85% | -0.69% | 0.26% | 0.44% | -1.20% |
| 2017 | 1.83% | 1.80% | 0.71% | 1.67% | 1.47% | -1.62% | 1.13% | 1.37% | 1.01% | 0.00% | 0.33% | 1.16% | 11.36% |
| 2016 | -2.46% | 1.05% | 4.67% | 2.48% | -0.48% | 2.72% | 1.89% | 1.86% | 1.28% | -0.54% | -2.35% | 1.21% | 11.67% |
| 2015 | -1.04% | 0.10% | -0.57% | 3.83% | 0.37% | -0.55% | -1.02% | -1.86% | -2.85% | 3.03% | 1.33% | -2.91% | -2.36% |
| 2014 | -2.22% | 1.14% | 1.99% | 1.27% | 2.85% | 0.73% | -0.16% | 0.16% | -1.86% | 0.49% | -1.56% | -4.12% | -1.50% |
| 2013 | 1.48% | 0.89% | 0.48% | 0.88% | -1.90% | -3.47% | 0.75% | -1.91% | 2.03% | 2.24% | -0.97% | 0.38% | 0.71% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of FEMDX is 97, placing it in the top 3% 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.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund provided a 2.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.34 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.34 | $0.34 | $0.90 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.86 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.91 | $0.58 |
Dividend yield | 2.77% | 3.12% | 9.31% | 1.52% | 0.00% | 7.29% | 8.06% | 4.00% | 0.00% | 6.04% | 8.58% | 4.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund. 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 | $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 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.80 | $0.80 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.86 | $0.86 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.47 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.59 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.91 | $0.91 |
| 2013 | $0.58 | $0.58 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund. 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 Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund was 31.81%, occurring on Mar 4, 2009. Recovery took 135 trading sessions.
The current Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund drawdown is 0.08%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -31.81% | Aug 5, 2008 | 146 | Mar 4, 2009 | 135 | Sep 15, 2009 | 281 |
| -19.57% | Jan 23, 2020 | 67 | Apr 28, 2020 | 155 | Dec 7, 2020 | 222 |
| -18.69% | Sep 16, 2021 | 278 | Oct 21, 2022 | 282 | Dec 6, 2023 | 560 |
| -13.48% | Jul 24, 2014 | 376 | Jan 20, 2016 | 139 | Aug 8, 2016 | 515 |
| -8.91% | Aug 4, 2011 | 44 | Oct 5, 2011 | 102 | Mar 2, 2012 | 146 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund volatility is 1.16%, 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.