EMKIX vs. EFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund (EMKIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX).
EMKIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Dec 7, 2010. EFEIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Nov 3, 2013.
Performance
EMKIX vs. EFEIX - Performance Comparison
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EMKIX vs. EFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMKIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund | -1.88% | 18.51% | 1.06% | 11.08% | -22.93% | -11.27% | 2.19% | 9.73% | -5.31% | 10.29% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | -4.81% | 20.69% | 24.12% | 10.60% | -15.91% | 24.18% | -4.12% | 14.07% | -18.04% | 19.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, EMKIX achieves a -1.88% return, which is significantly higher than EFEIX's -4.81% return. Over the past 10 years, EMKIX has underperformed EFEIX with an annualized return of 0.76%, while EFEIX has yielded a comparatively higher 6.72% annualized return.
EMKIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -4.66%
- YTD
- -1.88%
- 6M
- 2.25%
- 1Y
- 11.99%
- 3Y*
- 8.38%
- 5Y*
- -0.97%
- 10Y*
- 0.76%
EFEIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -10.76%
- YTD
- -4.81%
- 6M
- -1.64%
- 1Y
- 12.63%
- 3Y*
- 15.99%
- 5Y*
- 9.66%
- 10Y*
- 6.72%
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EMKIX vs. EFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EMKIX has a 1.02% expense ratio, which is lower than EFEIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EMKIX vs. EFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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EMKIX vs. EFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund (EMKIX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| EMKIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.04 | 1.00 | +1.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.06 | 1.36 | +1.71 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.45 | 1.19 | +0.26 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.46 | 1.03 | +1.43 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.09 | 3.59 | +6.49 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| EMKIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.04 | 1.00 | +1.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.13 | 1.00 | -1.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.09 | 0.62 | -0.52 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.14 | 0.36 | -0.50 |
Correlation
The correlation between EMKIX and EFEIX is 0.40, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
EMKIX vs. EFEIX - Dividend Comparison
EMKIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 8.40%, less than EFEIX's 11.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMKIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund | 8.40% | 6.42% | 5.17% | 5.18% | 3.78% | 3.99% | 4.23% | 5.45% | 4.89% | 4.58% | 0.00% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 11.96% | 11.69% | 2.15% | 2.26% | 0.17% | 1.61% | 0.96% | 1.63% | 1.44% | 0.88% | 0.38% |
Drawdowns
EMKIX vs. EFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EMKIX drawdown since its inception was -47.14%, which is greater than EFEIX's maximum drawdown of -40.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EMKIX and EFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EMKIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -47.14% | -40.50% | -6.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -5.01% | -11.62% | +6.61% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.22% | -20.83% | -19.39% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -40.22% | -40.50% | +0.28% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -21.42% | -11.62% | -9.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.11% | -12.38% | -8.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.22% | 3.32% | -2.10% |
Volatility
EMKIX vs. EFEIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund (EMKIX) is 2.28%, while Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX) has a volatility of 6.28%. This indicates that EMKIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than EFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EMKIX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.28% | 6.28% | -4.00% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 4.70% | 8.74% | -4.04% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 6.19% | 12.26% | -6.07% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 7.54% | 9.69% | -2.15% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.22% | 10.93% | -2.71% |