Ashmore Emerging Markets Corporate Income Fund Institutional Class (EMCIX)

Overview

The focus of this fund is on the potential growth and opportunities presented by emerging markets. It seeks to achieve its investment objective by allocating its assets predominantly in debt instruments issued by corporate entities. These entities are either based in emerging market countries or have a significant portion of their business operations (in terms of revenue, profits, or assets) tied to these regions. The fund's investment strategy embodies a global perspective, allowing for investments in various currencies, which not only includes those of the emerging markets themselves but also the local currencies of the issuers. This diversified approach aims to capitalize on the economic dynamics and growth potential of emerging market countries, leveraging corporate debt as a medium to tap into this potential.

Products and Services

• Debt Instruments of Corporate Issuers

  This service involves investing primarily in debt instruments issued by corporations. These corporations are either situated in emerging market countries or have a significant part of their economic activities—such as production, services, or investments—linked with these countries. The investment strategy is inclusive of various types of corporate debt, ranging from bonds to notes, which may be denominated in any currency. This diversifies the investment portfolio by currency exposure and by the economic sectors represented by the corporate issuers.

• Investing in Emerging Markets

  Targeting emerging market countries, the fund seeks to invest in companies that either operate within these regions or have substantial business dealings with them. To qualify, an issuer must derive at least 50% of its revenues or profits from activities in emerging markets or possess at least 50% of its assets in such locations. This part of the service is designed to leverage the growth potential in these markets, aiming to benefit from both the economic expansion and the increased corporate profitability that often accompanies it.