- ISIN
- US8802087804
- Issuer
- Franklin Templeton
- Inception Date
- Mar 31, 2013
- Category
- Emerging Markets Bonds
- Min. Investment
- $100,000
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
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Performance
FEMZX Performance Chart
Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund (FEMZX) is up 2.5% since the beginning of the year. FEMZX is currently trading at $5 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of FEMZX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,195.
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Returns By Period
Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund (FEMZX) has returned 2.45% so far this year and 14.47% over the past 12 months.
Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund
- 1D
- -0.55%
- 1M
- 1.49%
- YTD
- 2.45%
- 6M
- 3.59%
- 1Y
- 14.47%
- 3Y*
- 9.62%
- 5Y*
- 3.62%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
FEMZX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 19, 2017, FEMZX's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.20%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 28.9 years.
Historically, 59% of months were positive and 41% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -8.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, FEMZX closed higher 44% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +1.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -3.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.94% | 1.60% | -6.54% | 3.46% | 0.93% | 0.37% | 2.45% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.44% | 0.42% | 1.04% | 2.87% | 3.19% | 3.71% | -0.76% | 2.49% | 2.49% | 1.30% | 2.02% | 1.35% | 26.14% |
| 2024 | -0.77% | 0.58% | 1.03% | -2.71% | 1.59% | -1.76% | 1.83% | 2.40% | 2.56% | -3.68% | -1.01% | -3.24% | -3.41% |
| 2023 | 3.85% | -4.48% | 3.40% | 0.80% | -0.99% | 3.97% | 2.55% | -2.68% | -3.26% | -0.62% | 5.41% | 4.38% | 12.35% |
| 2022 | 1.37% | -2.70% | -0.05% | -4.26% | 1.67% | -7.43% | -0.60% | -1.60% | -5.58% | -1.09% | 6.62% | 3.70% | -10.28% |
| 2021 | -1.63% | -0.15% | -1.24% | 2.19% | 1.68% | -1.34% | -1.09% | 1.58% | -3.01% | -0.33% | -2.14% | 0.03% | -5.45% |
Benchmark Metrics
Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund has an annualized alpha of 0.45%, beta of 0.12, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 19, 2017.
- This fund participated in 40.96% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 22.53% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.12 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.10 means this fund moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 0.45%
- Beta
- 0.12
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 22.53%
- Downside Capture
- 40.96%
Expense Ratio
FEMZX has an expense ratio of 0.88%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
FEMZX ranks 47 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund (FEMZX) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| FEMZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.03 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.07 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.40 | 1.37 | +0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.96 | 2.78 | -0.83 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.67 | 12.44 | -5.77 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund provided a 7.63% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.42 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.42 | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.53 | $0.52 | $0.77 | $0.74 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 7.63% | 7.26% | 8.50% | 6.12% | 6.40% | 9.12% | 7.77% | 9.83% | 9.11% | 3.60% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.40 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.40 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.32 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.32 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.53 |
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond 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 Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund was 32.81%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 754 trading sessions.
The current Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund drawdown is 2.21%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -32.81%Oct 2022 | 3y 3mo | 3y 4d | 6y 3moJul 2019 - Oct 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -13.85%Sep 2018 | 11mo 15d | 9mo 26d | 1y 9moSep 2017 - Jun 2019 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.42%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | — | 3mo 27dFeb 2026 - now |
2017 pullback2017 | -4.58%May 2017 | 1d | 3mo 9d | 3mo 10dMay 2017 - Aug 2017 |
2017 pullback2017 | -1.28%Mar 2017 | 1d | 7d | 8dMar 2017 - Mar 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| FEMZX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.81% | -56.78% | +23.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.42% | -9.10% | +1.68% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -8.54% | -18.90% | +10.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.68% | -25.43% | +0.75% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.21% | -1.80% | -0.41% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.82% | -10.71% | -0.11% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.17% | 2.03% | +0.14% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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