Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund (MEMQX)
The investment seeks to provide long-term total return, which includes capital appreciation and income. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets, plus the amount of any borrowings, in equity securities of companies that are located in emerging markets, and other investments that are tied economically to emerging markets but that may be listed or traded outside the issuerâs domicile country, which may include American, European and Global Depositary Receipts and other depositary receipts (âDepositary Receiptsâ).
Fund Info
| ISIN | US58805V8413 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Mercer Funds |
| Inception Date | Apr 30, 2012 |
| Category | Emerging Markets Diversified |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
MEMQX features an expense ratio of 0.49%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Mercer Emerging Markets Equity 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
Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund had a return of 2.80% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.31% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund had an annualized return of -0.63%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.92%, indicating that Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 2.80% | 17.95% |
| 1 month | 0.78% | 3.13% |
| 6 months | 2.80% | 9.95% |
| 1 year | 6.31% | 24.88% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 0.89% | 13.37% |
| 10 years (annualized) | -0.63% | 10.92% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MEMQX, 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 | -5.73% | 4.95% | 1.08% | -0.27% | 2.81% | 1.04% | -0.64% | 1.42% | 2.80% | ||||
| 2023 | 8.37% | -5.28% | 2.72% | -1.32% | -2.01% | 3.83% | 4.08% | -5.82% | -2.69% | -4.14% | 7.35% | 3.13% | 7.16% |
| 2022 | -2.88% | -6.36% | -2.95% | -7.93% | 1.65% | -5.61% | -0.53% | -0.66% | -10.56% | -1.49% | 14.57% | -2.64% | -24.30% |
| 2021 | 3.00% | 2.21% | -0.95% | 2.35% | 2.04% | 0.17% | -5.17% | 1.67% | -4.93% | 1.27% | -4.40% | 3.33% | 0.04% |
| 2020 | -4.86% | -5.00% | -17.73% | 10.71% | 1.26% | 7.07% | 9.50% | 1.59% | -1.67% | 1.48% | 8.25% | 7.59% | 15.37% |
| 2019 | 7.88% | 0.45% | 1.23% | 1.66% | -6.09% | 5.90% | -1.75% | -3.56% | 1.50% | 4.77% | 0.87% | 5.30% | 18.70% |
| 2018 | 7.78% | -4.81% | -0.93% | -1.19% | -3.87% | -4.57% | 2.63% | -2.93% | -1.13% | -8.95% | 3.87% | -16.92% | -28.69% |
| 2017 | 5.14% | 3.48% | 2.63% | 1.95% | 2.91% | 1.37% | 5.68% | 2.37% | -0.89% | 2.21% | 0.09% | 3.77% | 35.15% |
| 2016 | -5.37% | -1.42% | 12.29% | 0.00% | -3.14% | 4.81% | 3.67% | 1.99% | 1.73% | -0.11% | -4.80% | 0.14% | 8.93% |
| 2015 | 0.72% | 2.95% | -2.28% | 7.29% | -3.68% | -2.35% | -6.42% | -8.58% | -2.58% | 6.38% | -4.19% | -2.08% | -14.94% |
| 2014 | -5.88% | 3.07% | 2.57% | 0.40% | 3.49% | 2.99% | 1.12% | 3.05% | -7.54% | 2.04% | -0.57% | -4.85% | -0.97% |
| 2013 | 1.13% | -1.40% | -0.66% | 1.62% | -2.72% | -5.40% | 1.12% | -3.12% | 6.03% | 3.53% | -1.52% | -1.28% | -3.14% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MEMQX is 5, indicating that it is in the bottom 5% 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 Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund (MEMQX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund granted a 2.28% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $1.27 | $0.15 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.18 | $0.09 | $0.19 | $0.22 |
Dividend yield | 2.28% | 2.34% | 2.56% | 13.11% | 1.39% | 1.21% | 0.00% | 2.13% | 2.11% | 1.14% | 1.92% | 2.16% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Mercer Emerging Markets Equity 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 | |||
| 2023 | $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 |
| 2022 | $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 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $1.27 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.15 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.12 |
| 2018 | $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 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 |
| 2016 | $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 |
| 2015 | $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 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.19 |
| 2013 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
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 Mercer Emerging Markets Equity 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 Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund was 48.17%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 227 trading sessions.
The current Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund drawdown is 26.05%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -48.17% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 227 | Feb 16, 2021 | 768 |
| -40.09% | Feb 18, 2021 | 425 | Oct 24, 2022 | — | — | — |
| -34.05% | Sep 4, 2014 | 348 | Jan 21, 2016 | 372 | Jul 13, 2017 | 720 |
| -15.38% | May 9, 2013 | 32 | Jun 24, 2013 | 256 | Jun 30, 2014 | 288 |
| -11.7% | May 3, 2012 | 22 | Jun 4, 2012 | 72 | Sep 14, 2012 | 94 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Mercer Emerging Markets Equity Fund volatility is 3.81%, 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.