ESFIX vs. AGEPX
Compare and contrast key facts about Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund (ESFIX) and American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund (AGEPX).
ESFIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Jun 23, 2014. AGEPX is managed by American Beacon. It was launched on Feb 24, 2014.
Performance
ESFIX vs. AGEPX - Performance Comparison
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ESFIX vs. AGEPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ESFIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund | 0.26% | 7.09% | 7.94% | 13.03% | -21.54% | -18.83% | -6.89% | 1.22% | -0.16% | 7.11% |
AGEPX American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | 18.76% | 15.58% | 12.83% | -12.84% | 6.64% | 2.25% | 13.10% | -3.51% | 14.90% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, ESFIX achieves a 0.26% return, which is significantly lower than AGEPX's 1.56% return. Over the past 10 years, ESFIX has underperformed AGEPX with an annualized return of -0.88%, while AGEPX has yielded a comparatively higher 7.49% annualized return.
ESFIX
- 1D
- -0.43%
- 1M
- -0.69%
- YTD
- 0.26%
- 6M
- 0.85%
- 1Y
- 2.15%
- 3Y*
- 8.16%
- 5Y*
- -3.42%
- 10Y*
- -0.88%
AGEPX
- 1D
- -0.53%
- 1M
- -3.05%
- YTD
- 1.56%
- 6M
- 7.54%
- 1Y
- 18.25%
- 3Y*
- 16.00%
- 5Y*
- 7.85%
- 10Y*
- 7.49%
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ESFIX vs. AGEPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
ESFIX has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is lower than AGEPX's 1.38% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
ESFIX vs. AGEPX — Risk / Return Rank
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ESFIX vs. AGEPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund (ESFIX) and American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund (AGEPX). 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.
| ESFIX | AGEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.22 | 3.89 | -3.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.40 | 5.45 | -5.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.08 | 2.01 | -0.93 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.36 | 4.08 | -3.71 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.03 | 20.61 | -19.59 |
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
| ESFIX | AGEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.22 | 3.89 | -3.68 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.42 | 1.54 | -1.96 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | -0.11 | 1.51 | -1.61 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | -0.16 | 1.26 | -1.42 |
Correlation
The correlation between ESFIX and AGEPX is 0.37, 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
ESFIX vs. AGEPX - Dividend Comparison
ESFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 7.37%, less than AGEPX's 9.65% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ESFIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund | 7.37% | 3.70% | 4.37% | 7.75% | 6.83% | 7.62% | 5.38% | 8.15% | 6.58% | 5.63% | 1.37% | 0.00% |
AGEPX American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 9.65% | 9.79% | 11.92% | 9.40% | 7.26% | 7.65% | 7.07% | 8.38% | 9.55% | 7.09% | 8.28% | 6.80% |
Drawdowns
ESFIX vs. AGEPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum ESFIX drawdown since its inception was -48.22%, which is greater than AGEPX's maximum drawdown of -22.47%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ESFIX and AGEPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| ESFIX | AGEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -48.22% | -22.47% | -25.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.86% | -4.14% | -0.72% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -43.24% | -22.47% | -20.77% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -48.22% | -22.47% | -25.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -25.96% | -3.17% | -22.79% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.82% | -3.69% | -13.13% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 1.71% | 0.87% | +0.84% |
Volatility
ESFIX vs. AGEPX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Ashmore Emerging Markets Short Duration Fund (ESFIX) is 1.02%, while American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund (AGEPX) has a volatility of 1.71%. This indicates that ESFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than AGEPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| ESFIX | AGEPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.02% | 1.71% | -0.69% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.22% | 2.77% | +5.45% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 9.12% | 4.63% | +4.49% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 8.26% | 5.12% | +3.14% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 8.33% | 4.99% | +3.34% |