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FUND UPDATE June 2024
Ashmore Emerging Markets Low Duration Fund

Fund information
Assets	Inception	Benchmark	Dividend frequency
USD 9.9 million	15 June 2020	JP Morgan CEMBI BD IG (1-3 yr)¹	Monthly

Fund information
Share Class	Symbols	CUSIP	Total	Net
Annual fund operating expenses
Class I	ESDIX	44820421	1.63%	0.67%
Class C	ESDCX	44820439	2.82%	1.67%
Class A	ESDAX	44820447	2.14%	0.92%

Fund objective and strategy
The Fund seeks to maximize total return. Investing principally in short-term debt instruments of, and derivative instruments related to, Sovereign, Quasi-Sovereign and Corporate issuers of Emerging Market Countries denominated exclusively in Hard Currencies (i.e., the U.S. dollar or any currency of a nation in the G-7). The Fund normally seeks to maintain a weighted average portfolio duration of between 1 and 3 years and an Investment Grade weighted average credit rating.

Net returns %	1 month	3 months	YTD	1 year	3 years	5 years	10 years	Since inception
Class I	0.59	1.22	2.44	6.19	-1.55	-	-	0.70
Benchmark¹	0.57	1.32	2.53	6.13	-0.40	-	-	0.59
Excess	0.02	-0.10	-0.08	0.06	-1.15	-	-	0.11

Net returns %	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
Class I	6.13	-8.45	-3.10	-	-	-	-
Benchmark¹	5.89	-9.16	0.99	-	-	-	-
Excess	0.23	0.71	-4.09	-	-	-	-

*Past performance does not guarantee future results.* The performance data quoted represents past performance and current returns may be lower or higher. The investment return and net asset value will fluctuate so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than the original cost. To obtain performance current to the most recent month-end, please call 1-866-876-8294. Periods greater than one year are annualized. Returns are calculated as the movement in net price over the specified performance period, assuming full dividend reinvestment. Changes in rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of investments to decrease or increase. The information above shows only the performance of the Fund’s Institutional Class Shares. Although Class A and Class C shares would have similar annual returns (because all the Fund’s shares represent interests in the same portfolio of securities), Class A and Class C performance would be lower than Institutional Class performance because of the lower expenses paid by Institutional Class shares of the Fund. The information above does not reflect any sales loads applicable to Class A or Class C shares. The performance shown above would be lower if it reflected sales charges applicable to Class A and Class C shares.
The portfolio holdings are subject to change.
¹JP Morgan CEMBI BD consists of an investable universe of corporate bonds and tracks total returns of U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments issued by corporate entities in EM countries. The JPM CEMBI BD IG 1-3 Year Index is a sub index which contains instruments that have a maturity greater than 1 year and less than 3, and carry an investment grade rating. You cannot invest directly in an index.

Top 10 country exposure %	Fund	Benchmark
India	14.0	3.4
Indonesia	9.8	2.6
Brazil	8.0	0.8
Peru	8.0	2.1
Mexico	7.7	1.7
Chile	5.4	1.8
United Arab Emirates	5.1	4.7
Hong Kong	4.0	5.5
South Africa	4.0	1.3
Kazakhstan	3.9	1.0
Total number of countries	25	26

Top currency exposure %	Fund	Benchmark
United States Dollar	99.9	100.0
Single European Currency	0.1	-
Total number of currencies	2	2

Credit rating of debt instruments %	Fund	Benchmark
AAA	0.0	0.8
AA	3.1	14.1
A	11.0	42.1
BBB	56.9	43.0
BB	25.4	0.0
B	3.6	0.0
	0.0	0.0
Not rated	0.0	0.0

Fund statistics	Fund
30 SEC Day Yield: Unsubsidized	4.29%
30 SEC Day Yield: Subsidized	5.26%
Average life	1.97
Modified duration	1.79
Yield to maturity	5.51%

Top exposure by industry %	Fund	Benchmark
Financial	35.5	48.0
Basic materials	19.1	6.8
Energy	13.1	7.9
Communications	9.0	6.7
Consumer, non-cyclical	6.1	1.8
Other sectors	17.2	28.9
Total	11	11

Unsubsidized SEC 30 Day Yield: computed under a SEC standardized formula based on net income earned over the past 30 days. It excludes contractual expense reimbursements, resulting in a lower yield.
SEC 30 day yield: computed under a SEC standardized formula based on net income earned over the past 30 days. It is a 'subsidized' yield, which means it includes contractual expense reimbursements and it would be lower without those reimbursements.
Average life: Average time to maturity for the portfolio’s securities (expressed in years).
Duration: Weighted average of the portfolio’s sensitivity (in years) to a 1% change in interest rates.
Yield to maturity: Average anticipated rate of return for the portfolio’s positions if held to maturity.

About credit quality: Credit quality ratings are sourced from Standard & Poor's (the "S&P"), Moody's and Fitch's and based on issuers with ratings. Ratings values are based on the middle of three rating agencies S&P, Moody's and Fitch. If only two of the ratings are available then the lower rating of the two will be used. If none of the rating agencies have assigned a rating the Fund will assign a rating of NR (non-rated security). The ratings represent the agencies (S&P, Moody's, Fitch's) opinions as to the quality of the securities they rate. The ratings range from AAA (S&P, Fitch's) or Aaa (Moody's) (extremely strong capacity to meet its financial commitment) to D (S&P, Fitch's) or C (Moody's) (in default). Ratings are relative and subjective and are not absolute standards of quality. The ratings provided relate to the underlying securities within the fund and not the fund itself.

The portfolio holdings will change and the information provided should not be considered as a recommendation to purchase or sell a particular security. There is no assurance that the securities mentioned remain in the Fund’s portfolio or that securities sold have not been repurchased.

The Morningstar Rating^TM for funds, or "star rating", is calculated for managed products (including mutual funds, variable annuity and variable life subaccounts, exchange-traded funds, closed end funds, and separate accounts) with at least a 3-year history. Exchange-traded funds and open-ended mutual funds are considered a single population for comparative purposes. It is calculated based on a Morningstar Risk-Adjusted Return measure that accounts for variation in a managed product's monthly excess performance, placing more emphasis on downward variations and rewarding consistent performance. The Morningstar Rating does not include any adjustment for sales loads. The top 10% of products in each product category receive 5 stars, the next 22.5% receive 4 stars, the next 35% receive 3 stars, the next 22.5% receive 2 stars, and the bottom 10% receive 1 star. The Overall Morningstar Rating for a managed product is derived from a weighted average of the performance figures associated with its 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year (if applicable) Morningstar Rating metrics. The weights are: 100% 3-year rating or 36-59 months of total returns, 60% 5-year rating/40% 3-year rating for 60-119 months of total returns, and 50% 10-year rating/30% 5-year rating/20% 3-year rating for 120 or more months of total returns. While the 10-year overall star rating formula seems to give the most weight to the 10-year period, the most recent 3-year period actually has the greatest impact because it is included in all three rating periods. The Morningstar Rating is for the share class specified only; ratings for the other share classes will vary. As of 06/30/2024, the Ashmore Emerging Markets Low Duration Fund Class I in the Emerging Markets Bond category received a rating of 4 stars among 226 funds for the 3-year period, based on risk-adjusted returns. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. © 2024 Morningstar, Inc. All Rights Reserved. The information contained herein: (1) is proprietary to Morningstar; (2) may not be copied or distributed; and (3) is not warranted to be accurate, complete or timely. Neither Morningstar nor its content providers are responsible for any damages or losses arising from any use of this information.

Investment considerations: It is possible to lose money on an investment in the Fund.The Fund will be affected by the investment decisions, techniques and risk analyses of the Fund’s Investment Manager and there is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objective. The principal risks of investing in the Fund, which could adversely affect its net asset value, yield and total return are: Foreign investment and Emerging Markets risk: Foreign investments can be riskier than U.S. investments. Potential risks include adverse political and legal developments affecting issuers located and/or doing business in foreign countries, currency risk that may result from unfavorable exchange rates, liquidity risk if decreased demand for a security makes it difficult to sell at the desired price, and risks that stem from substantially lower trading volume on foreign markets. These risks are generally greater for investments in emerging markets, which are also subject to greater price volatility, and custodial and regulatory risks. Foreign markets: Investments in foreign markets entail special risks such as currency, political, economic, and market risks. The risks of investing in emerging-market countries are greater than the risks generally associated with foreign investments. Frontier market countries generally have smaller economies and even less developed capital markets or legal and political systems than traditional emerging market countries. As a result, the risks of investing in emerging market countries are magnified in frontier market countries, and Bond fund risk: Bond Funds will tend to experience smaller fluctuations in value than stock funds. However, Investors in any bond fund should anticipate fluctuations in price, especially for longer term issues and in environments of rising interest rates. Derivatives Risk: Investments in derivatives can be volatile. Potential risks include currency risk, leverage risk (the risk that small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment), liquidity risk, index risk, pricing risk, and counterparty risk (the risk that the counterparty may be unwilling or unable to honor its obligations). For a full description of these and further risks, investors should refer to the fund’s latest prospectus.
Ashmore Funds are distributed by Ashmore Investment Management (US) Corporation.
This material must be preceded or accompanied by a prospectus. An investor should consider the Fund’s objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing or sending money. This and other important information can be found in the fund’s prospectus. For more information please visit ashmoregroup.com. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

Bloomberg ticker	ESDIX
ISIN	US0448204216
CUSIP	044820421
Dividend frequency	Monthly
Income type	Inc
Share class launch date	15 Jun 2020
Currency hedged	No
Domicile	USA
Financial year end	31 Oct
Fund base currency	USD
Fund code	40ACT-USIGHSH
Launch price	10.00
Minimum investment	1,000,000
Minimum additional investment	5,000
Annual management charge %	0.65%
Administrador	The Northern Trust Company (“Northern Trust”)
Auditor	KPMG LLP
Custodian	The Northern Trust Company (the “Custodian”), PO Box 4766, Chicago, IL 60680-4767
Registrar	The Northern Trust Company (the “Transfer Agent”), PO Box 4766, Chicago, IL 60680-4767

Terms & Conditions - UK and Europe Institutions & Intermediaries

Please read this page before proceeding as it sets out important legal and regulatory information about the material contained in this website (which Ashmore may, without notice, change).

By accessing any page of this website, you agree to be bound by the terms below. If you do not agree to such terms, you should exit the website. This page is designed to prevent unsuitable categories of investor from accessing the website and as such Ashmore cannot be responsible for any misrepresentations you may make in gaining access to the website.

Introduction

Ashmore Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Management Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 3344281.

Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 08723494.

Ashmore Investment Management (Ireland) Limited, 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Ireland is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland as management company and principle sales agent for the Ashmore SICAV.

This website contains information about a number of different funds managed by Ashmore Investment Management Limited, Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited and certain of their affiliates ("Ashmore"). Different types of fund or investment present different levels and types of risk.

Access to the information contained in this website in certain countries may be restricted by law and persons who access it are required to inform themselves of, and to comply with, any such restrictions. The information included herein is not intended to be published or made available to any person in any jurisdiction where doing so would contravene any applicable laws or regulations. By accessing this website you confirm that you are aware of the laws in your own jurisdiction relating to the provision and sale of investment management services and products and you warrant and represent that you will not pass on or utilise the information contained in this website in a manner that could constitute a breach of such laws by Ashmore or any other person.

Many of the protections provided by the United Kingdom regulatory structure may not apply to investments in Ashmore funds, including access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the Financial Ombudsman Service.

No offer, promotion or solicitation

Units or shares in any Ashmore fund are not available for sale in any jurisdiction in which such a sale would be prohibited and/or where such fund has not been approved for sale. Nothing contained in this website constitutes or forms part of any offer to sell or buy an investment, or any solicitation of such an offer in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are permitted to invest in Ashmore funds, please contact your financial adviser who will discuss the suitability of such an investment with you.

Persons resident outside the United Kingdom should consult their professional advisers as to whether they require any consents or need to observe any other formalities before they can invest in the products described in this website. Persons resident outside of the United Kingdom should also refer to the offering document of the relevant Ashmore fund for further specific jurisdictional information.

Subscriptions for shares or units in any of the Ashmore funds will only be made on the basis of the current offering document and other formative documentation for the relevant Ashmore fund.

The information contained in this website does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell, purchase, subscribe for or otherwise invest in units or shares of any Ashmore fund. Any products or services referred to in this website are subject to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in the jurisdiction where the investor is resident. The information contained in this website does not constitute any form of investment, financial, legal or tax advice and prospective investors should obtain appropriate independent professional advice before making any investment in any Ashmore fund.

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Ashmore has taken reasonable care to ensure that all the information contained in this website is accurate, secure and up to date, but no representations or warranties (express or implied) are given as to the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the information. You should check the accuracy of such information before relying on it in any way. Save to the extent that exclusion of liability is prohibited by law or regulation, Ashmore, its officers, employees, representatives, affiliates and agents accept no liability in any respect for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise (including loss of profit) arising out of or in connection with this website or its contents or any subsequent subscription into an Ashmore fund and whether arising as a result of Ashmore's negligence or otherwise. However, Ashmore does not exclude or restrict any liability it may have to clients under the FSMA 2000 or Financial Conduct Authority rules.

Many of the products referred to in this website are ‘Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes’ ("UCIS") for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA"), and are neither recognised nor authorised schemes for the purposes of Part 17 of FSMA. Distribution of promotional materials relating to such UCIS products is restricted by law and may only be lawfully made to persons falling within the exemptions set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Promotion of Collective Investment Schemes) (Exemptions) Order 2005 or the rules of the FCA. The information provided in this part of the website is only intended for and may only be accessed by institutional investors and investment professionals who satisfy the relevant exemption criteria.

There are significant risks associated with investment in the Ashmore funds outlined in this website. Investment in Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (UCIS) described on this website is intended for sophisticated investors who can understand and accept the risks associated with such an investment including a substantial or complete loss of their investment.

AIFMD

Each member state of the European Economic Area is adopting or has adopted legislation implementing the European Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (Directive 2011/61/EU) (“AIFMD”). Under AIFMD, marketing of products that constitute AIFs (as defined in AIFMD) to any investor domiciled or with a registered office in the European Economic Area will be restricted by such laws and no such marketing shall take place except as permitted by such laws. In particular, marketing of AIFs will only be permitted where the relevant AIF’s AIFM (as defined in AIFMD) has complied with certain registration and other formalities in relevant member states. Investors should inform themselves as to the countries where these formalities have been completed in respect of any relevant Ashmore fund, and for that purpose such information is set out on each relevant fund page on this website.

Non U.S. Person Representation

The following information contained in this website is not available to U.S. persons or persons acting on their behalf, and the funds described therein are not being offered in the United States or to U.S. persons. Therefore, by accepting this disclaimer, you represent, warrant and covenant to Ashmore that you are not a U.S. Person (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or acting for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person; and you will not make the information available to any such U.S. Person. You further covenant that you will immediately cease any use of the information for any purpose if any of the foregoing representations is no longer true.

Risk Warnings

Emerging market funds carry risks as well as rewards and you should always bear the following in mind: the value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount you originally invested; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results; emerging markets are volatile and may suffer from liquidity problems; changes in rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of or income from investments to decrease or increase; and funds which specialise in a particular region or sector are more risky than those which hold a very broad spread of investments. The offering documents or other formative documentation contain more detailed risk warnings relevant to the particular Ashmore fund.

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Any information that may be provided by you to Ashmore through the website will be held in confidence by Ashmore and will not be disclosed to third parties, other than to the Ashmore funds and any person who provides professional, legal accounting advice or other services to Ashmore or the Ashmore funds, who will use such information in the course of providing advice or other services to you and for the purposes that we specify. All such companies are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information to the extent they receive it.

We may also disclose your personal information to fulfil your instructions, to protect our rights and interests, or pursuant to your express consent.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, we may disclose your personal information or any portions thereof (a) as required by, or to comply with, applicable law, regulation, court process or other statutory requirement; and (b) at the request of any regulatory, supervisory or governmental authorities.

Your details may be used by Ashmore and the Ashmore funds to send you information on other products and services that we offer. If you prefer not to receive such information, please advise us by email to ashmail@ashmoregroup.com.

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You are entitled to a copy of the information we hold about you by writing to us and requesting it. There is a fee for this service.

Telephone calls may be recorded for compliance, training or investment purposes.

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You are permitted to browse any part of this website and to reproduce pages of this website by printing-off or downloading to a hard disk such pages but in each case only for non-commercial and personal use. You do not have the right to use the materials contained in this website (or any copyright or other intellectual property rights within these materials) in any other way or for any other purpose except with our prior written consent.

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Errors, omissions, interruptions and delays of services may occur at any time on the internet as it is not a totally reliable or secure medium of communication. Ashmore accepts no liability for the consistency, security and confidentiality of any information sent over the internet and any transmissions over the internet are entirely at the user's risk.

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Terms & Conditions - UK and Europe Institutions & Intermediaries

Please read this page before proceeding as it sets out important legal and regulatory information about the material contained in this website (which Ashmore may, without notice, change).

By accessing any page of this website, you agree to be bound by the terms below. If you do not agree to such terms, you should exit the website. This page is designed to prevent unsuitable categories of investor from accessing the website and as such Ashmore cannot be responsible for any misrepresentations you may make in gaining access to the website.

Introduction

Ashmore Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Management Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 3344281.

Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 08723494.

Ashmore Investment Management (Ireland) Limited, 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Ireland is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland as management company and principle sales agent for the Ashmore SICAV.

This website contains information about a number of different funds managed by Ashmore Investment Management Limited, Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited and certain of their affiliates ("Ashmore"). Different types of fund or investment present different levels and types of risk.

Access to the information contained in this website in certain countries may be restricted by law and persons who access it are required to inform themselves of, and to comply with, any such restrictions. The information included herein is not intended to be published or made available to any person in any jurisdiction where doing so would contravene any applicable laws or regulations. By accessing this website you confirm that you are aware of the laws in your own jurisdiction relating to the provision and sale of investment management services and products and you warrant and represent that you will not pass on or utilise the information contained in this website in a manner that could constitute a breach of such laws by Ashmore or any other person.

Many of the protections provided by the United Kingdom regulatory structure may not apply to investments in Ashmore funds, including access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the Financial Ombudsman Service.

No offer, promotion or solicitation

Units or shares in any Ashmore fund are not available for sale in any jurisdiction in which such a sale would be prohibited and/or where such fund has not been approved for sale. Nothing contained in this website constitutes or forms part of any offer to sell or buy an investment, or any solicitation of such an offer in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are permitted to invest in Ashmore funds, please contact your financial adviser who will discuss the suitability of such an investment with you.

Persons resident outside the United Kingdom should consult their professional advisers as to whether they require any consents or need to observe any other formalities before they can invest in the products described in this website. Persons resident outside of the United Kingdom should also refer to the offering document of the relevant Ashmore fund for further specific jurisdictional information.

Subscriptions for shares or units in any of the Ashmore funds will only be made on the basis of the current offering document and other formative documentation for the relevant Ashmore fund.

The information contained in this website does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell, purchase, subscribe for or otherwise invest in units or shares of any Ashmore fund. Any products or services referred to in this website are subject to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in the jurisdiction where the investor is resident. The information contained in this website does not constitute any form of investment, financial, legal or tax advice and prospective investors should obtain appropriate independent professional advice before making any investment in any Ashmore fund.

Exclusion of liability

Ashmore has taken reasonable care to ensure that all the information contained in this website is accurate, secure and up to date, but no representations or warranties (express or implied) are given as to the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the information. You should check the accuracy of such information before relying on it in any way. Save to the extent that exclusion of liability is prohibited by law or regulation, Ashmore, its officers, employees, representatives, affiliates and agents accept no liability in any respect for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise (including loss of profit) arising out of or in connection with this website or its contents or any subsequent subscription into an Ashmore fund and whether arising as a result of Ashmore's negligence or otherwise. However, Ashmore does not exclude or restrict any liability it may have to clients under the FSMA 2000 or Financial Conduct Authority rules.

Many of the products referred to in this website are ‘Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes’ ("UCIS") for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA"), and are neither recognised nor authorised schemes for the purposes of Part 17 of FSMA. Distribution of promotional materials relating to such UCIS products is restricted by law and may only be lawfully made to persons falling within the exemptions set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Promotion of Collective Investment Schemes) (Exemptions) Order 2005 or the rules of the FCA. The information provided in this part of the website is only intended for and may only be accessed by institutional investors and investment professionals who satisfy the relevant exemption criteria.

There are significant risks associated with investment in the Ashmore funds outlined in this website. Investment in Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (UCIS) described on this website is intended for sophisticated investors who can understand and accept the risks associated with such an investment including a substantial or complete loss of their investment.

AIFMD

Each member state of the European Economic Area is adopting or has adopted legislation implementing the European Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (Directive 2011/61/EU) (“AIFMD”). Under AIFMD, marketing of products that constitute AIFs (as defined in AIFMD) to any investor domiciled or with a registered office in the European Economic Area will be restricted by such laws and no such marketing shall take place except as permitted by such laws. In particular, marketing of AIFs will only be permitted where the relevant AIF’s AIFM (as defined in AIFMD) has complied with certain registration and other formalities in relevant member states. Investors should inform themselves as to the countries where these formalities have been completed in respect of any relevant Ashmore fund, and for that purpose such information is set out on each relevant fund page on this website.

Non U.S. Person Representation

The following information contained in this website is not available to U.S. persons or persons acting on their behalf, and the funds described therein are not being offered in the United States or to U.S. persons. Therefore, by accepting this disclaimer, you represent, warrant and covenant to Ashmore that you are not a U.S. Person (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or acting for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person; and you will not make the information available to any such U.S. Person. You further covenant that you will immediately cease any use of the information for any purpose if any of the foregoing representations is no longer true.

Risk Warnings

Emerging market funds carry risks as well as rewards and you should always bear the following in mind: the value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount you originally invested; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results; emerging markets are volatile and may suffer from liquidity problems; changes in rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of or income from investments to decrease or increase; and funds which specialise in a particular region or sector are more risky than those which hold a very broad spread of investments. The offering documents or other formative documentation contain more detailed risk warnings relevant to the particular Ashmore fund.

Data Protection

Any information that may be provided by you to Ashmore through the website will be held in confidence by Ashmore and will not be disclosed to third parties, other than to the Ashmore funds and any person who provides professional, legal accounting advice or other services to Ashmore or the Ashmore funds, who will use such information in the course of providing advice or other services to you and for the purposes that we specify. All such companies are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information to the extent they receive it.

We may also disclose your personal information to fulfil your instructions, to protect our rights and interests, or pursuant to your express consent.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, we may disclose your personal information or any portions thereof (a) as required by, or to comply with, applicable law, regulation, court process or other statutory requirement; and (b) at the request of any regulatory, supervisory or governmental authorities.

Your details may be used by Ashmore and the Ashmore funds to send you information on other products and services that we offer. If you prefer not to receive such information, please advise us by email to ashmail@ashmoregroup.com.

Further information on how your personal information is used is contained in our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

You are entitled to a copy of the information we hold about you by writing to us and requesting it. There is a fee for this service.

Telephone calls may be recorded for compliance, training or investment purposes.

Intellectual Property Rights

This website contains various materials including text, photographs and other images, which are protected by copyright and/or other intellectual property rights. All copyright (and any other intellectual property rights) in this website and these materials is either owned by Ashmore or an Ashmore group company or is used by us under licence.

This website also contains various trade marks. All “ASHMORE” trade marks included on this website belong to Ashmore.

You are permitted to browse any part of this website and to reproduce pages of this website by printing-off or downloading to a hard disk such pages but in each case only for non-commercial and personal use. You do not have the right to use the materials contained in this website (or any copyright or other intellectual property rights within these materials) in any other way or for any other purpose except with our prior written consent.

Internet

Errors, omissions, interruptions and delays of services may occur at any time on the internet as it is not a totally reliable or secure medium of communication. Ashmore accepts no liability for the consistency, security and confidentiality of any information sent over the internet and any transmissions over the internet are entirely at the user's risk.

Links

When leaving this website via a link to another website you may lose any regulatory protection provided under the FSMA 2000. Ashmore does not endorse or approve any material on other websites and accepts no responsibility for such material, services or products offered by such sites. No third party is permitted to link any other website to this website without Ashmore's prior written consent.

Terms & Conditions - UK and Europe Retail

Please read this page before proceeding as it sets out important legal and regulatory information about the material contained in this website (which Ashmore may, without notice, change).

By accessing any page of this website, you agree to be bound by the terms below. If you do not agree to such terms, you should exit the website. This page is designed to prevent unsuitable categories of investor from accessing the website and as such Ashmore cannot be responsible for any misrepresentations you may make in gaining access to the website.

Introduction

Ashmore Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Management Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 3344281.

Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 08723494.

Ashmore Investment Management (Ireland) Limited, 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Ireland is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland as management company and principle sales agent for the Ashmore SICAV.

Ashmore SICAV (société d’investissement à capital variable) are Luxembourg-domiciled funds recognised in the UK under Section 264 of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000. Management company: Ashmore Investment Management (Ireland) Limited, 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Ireland is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.

This website contains information about a number of different funds managed by Ashmore Investment Management Limited, Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited and certain of their affiliates ("Ashmore"). Different types of fund or investment present different levels and types of risk.

Access to the information contained in this website in certain countries may be restricted by law and persons who access it are required to inform themselves of, and to comply with, any such restrictions. The information included herein is not intended to be published or made available to any person in any jurisdiction where doing so would contravene any applicable laws or regulations. By accessing this website you confirm that you are aware of the laws in your own jurisdiction relating to the provision and sale of investment management services and products and you warrant and represent that you will not pass on or utilise the information contained in this website in a manner that could constitute a breach of such laws by Ashmore or any other person.

Many of the protections provided by the United Kingdom regulatory structure may not apply to investments in Ashmore funds, including access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the Financial Ombudsman Service.

No offer, promotion or solicitation

Units or shares in any Ashmore fund are not available for sale in any jurisdiction in which such a sale would be prohibited and/or where such fund has not been approved for sale. Nothing contained in this website constitutes or forms part of any offer to sell or buy an investment, or any solicitation of such an offer in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are permitted to invest in Ashmore funds, please contact your financial adviser who will discuss the suitability of such an investment with you.

Persons resident outside the United Kingdom should consult their professional advisers as to whether they require any consents or need to observe any other formalities before they can invest in the products described in this website. Persons resident outside of the United Kingdom should also refer to the offering document of the relevant Ashmore fund for further specific jurisdictional information.

Subscriptions for shares or units in any of the Ashmore funds will only be made on the basis of the current offering document and other formative documentation for the relevant Ashmore fund.

The information contained in this website does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell, purchase, subscribe for or otherwise invest in units or shares of any Ashmore fund. Any products or services referred to in this website are subject to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in the jurisdiction where the investor is resident. The information contained in this website does not constitute any form of investment, financial, legal or tax advice and prospective investors should obtain appropriate independent professional advice before making any investment in any Ashmore fund.

Exclusion of liability

Ashmore has taken reasonable care to ensure that all the information contained in this website is accurate, secure and up to date, but no representations or warranties (express or implied) are given as to the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the information. You should check the accuracy of such information before relying on it in any way. Save to the extent that exclusion of liability is prohibited by law or regulation, Ashmore, its officers, employees, representatives, affiliates and agents accept no liability in any respect for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise (including loss of profit) arising out of or in connection with this website or its contents or any subsequent subscription into an Ashmore fund and whether arising as a result of Ashmore's negligence or otherwise. However, Ashmore does not exclude or restrict any liability it may have to clients under the FSMA 2000 or Financial Conduct Authority rules.

AIFMD

Each member state of the European Economic Area is adopting or has adopted legislation implementing the European Directive on Alternative Investment Fund Managers (Directive 2011/61/EU) (“AIFMD”). Under AIFMD, marketing of products that constitute AIFs (as defined in AIFMD) to any investor domiciled or with a registered office in the European Economic Area will be restricted by such laws and no such marketing shall take place except as permitted by such laws. In particular, marketing of AIFs will only be permitted where the relevant AIF’s AIFM (as defined in AIFMD) has complied with certain registration and other formalities in relevant member states. Investors should inform themselves as to the countries where these formalities have been completed in respect of any relevant Ashmore fund, and for that purpose such information is set out on each relevant fund page on this website.

Non U.S. Person Representation

The following information contained in this website is not available to U.S. persons or persons acting on their behalf, and the funds described therein are not being offered in the United States or to U.S. persons. Therefore, by accepting this disclaimer, you represent, warrant and covenant to Ashmore that you are not a U.S. Person (as defined in Regulation S under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended) or acting for the account or benefit of a U.S. Person; and you will not make the information available to any such U.S. Person. You further covenant that you will immediately cease any use of the information for any purpose if any of the foregoing representations is no longer true.

Risk Warnings

Emerging market funds carry risks as well as rewards and you should always bear the following in mind: the value of investments and the income from them may go down as well as up and you may not get back the amount you originally invested; past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results; emerging markets are volatile and may suffer from liquidity problems; changes in rates of exchange between currencies may cause the value of or income from investments to decrease or increase; and funds which specialise in a particular region or sector are more risky than those which hold a very broad spread of investments. The offering documents or other formative documentation contain more detailed risk warnings relevant to the particular Ashmore fund.

Data Protection

Any information that may be provided by you to Ashmore through the website will be held in confidence by Ashmore and will not be disclosed to third parties, other than to the Ashmore funds and any person who provides professional, legal accounting advice or other services to Ashmore or the Ashmore funds, who will use such information in the course of providing advice or other services to you and for the purposes that we specify. All such companies are required to maintain the confidentiality of such information to the extent they receive it.

We may also disclose your personal information to fulfil your instructions, to protect our rights and interests, or pursuant to your express consent.

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, we may disclose your personal information or any portions thereof (a) as required by, or to comply with, applicable law, regulation, court process or other statutory requirement; and (b) at the request of any regulatory, supervisory or governmental authorities.

Your details may be used by Ashmore and the Ashmore funds to send you information on other products and services that we offer. If you prefer not to receive such information, please advise us by email to ashmail@ashmoregroup.com.

Further information on how your personal information is used is contained in our Cookie Policy and our Privacy Policy.

You are entitled to a copy of the information we hold about you by writing to us and requesting it. There is a fee for this service.

Telephone calls may be recorded for compliance, training or investment purposes.

Intellectual Property Rights

This website contains various materials including text, photographs and other images, which are protected by copyright and/or other intellectual property rights. All copyright (and any other intellectual property rights) in this website and these materials is either owned by Ashmore or an Ashmore group company or is used by us under licence.

This website also contains various trade marks. All “ASHMORE” trade marks included on this website belong to Ashmore.

You are permitted to browse any part of this website and to reproduce pages of this website by printing-off or downloading to a hard disk such pages but in each case only for non-commercial and personal use. You do not have the right to use the materials contained in this website (or any copyright or other intellectual property rights within these materials) in any other way or for any other purpose except with our prior written consent.

Internet

Errors, omissions, interruptions and delays of services may occur at any time on the internet as it is not a totally reliable or secure medium of communication. Ashmore accepts no liability for the consistency, security and confidentiality of any information sent over the internet and any transmissions over the internet are entirely at the user's risk.

Links

When leaving this website via a link to another website you may lose any regulatory protection provided under the FSMA 2000. Ashmore does not endorse or approve any material on other websites and accepts no responsibility for such material, services or products offered by such sites. No third party is permitted to link any other website to this website without Ashmore's prior written consent.

Terms & Conditions - USA Institutions & Intermediaries

Please read this page before proceeding as it sets out important legal and regulatory information about the material contained in this website (which Ashmore may, without notice, change).

By accessing any page of this website, you agree to be bound by the terms below. If you do not agree to such terms, you should exit the website. This page is designed to prevent unsuitable categories of investor from accessing the website and as such Ashmore cannot be responsible for any misrepresentations you may make in gaining access to the website.

Introduction

Ashmore Investment Management Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Management Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 3344281.

Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority. Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited is incorporated in England and Wales with registered office at 61 Aldwych, London WC2B 4AE, United Kingdom and registered number 08723494.

Ashmore Investment Management (Ireland) Limited, 32 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2, Ireland is authorised and regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland as management company and principle sales agent for the Ashmore SICAV.

This website contains information about a number of different funds managed by Ashmore Investment Management Limited, Ashmore Investment Advisors Limited and certain of their affiliates ("Ashmore"). Different types of fund or investment present different levels and types of risk.

Access to the information contained in this website in certain countries may be restricted by law and persons who access it are required to inform themselves of, and to comply with, any such restrictions. The information included herein is not intended to be published or made available to any person in any jurisdiction where doing so would contravene any applicable laws or regulations. By accessing this website you confirm that you are aware of the laws in your own jurisdiction relating to the provision and sale of investment management services and products and you warrant and represent that you will not pass on or utilise the information contained in this website in a manner that could constitute a breach of such laws by Ashmore or any other person.

Many of the protections provided by the United Kingdom regulatory structure may not apply to investments in Ashmore funds, including access to the Financial Services Compensation Scheme and the Financial Ombudsman Service.

No offer, promotion or solicitation

Units or shares in any Ashmore fund are not available for sale in any jurisdiction in which such a sale would be prohibited and/or where such fund has not been approved for sale. Nothing contained in this website constitutes or forms part of any offer to sell or buy an investment, or any solicitation of such an offer in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation would be unlawful. If you are in any doubt as to whether you are permitted to invest in Ashmore funds, please contact your financial adviser who will discuss the suitability of such an investment with you.

Persons resident outside the United Kingdom should consult their professional advisers as to whether they require any consents or need to observe any other formalities before they can invest in the products described in this website. Persons resident outside of the United Kingdom should also refer to the offering document of the relevant Ashmore fund for further specific jurisdictional information.

Subscriptions for shares or units in any of the Ashmore funds will only be made on the basis of the current offering document and other formative documentation for the relevant Ashmore fund.

The information contained in this website does not constitute or form part of any offer to sell, purchase, subscribe for or otherwise invest in units or shares of any Ashmore fund. Any products or services referred to in this website are subject to the legal and regulatory requirements applicable in the jurisdiction where the investor is resident. The information contained in this website does not constitute any form of investment, financial, legal or tax advice and prospective investors should obtain appropriate independent professional advice before making any investment in any Ashmore fund.

Exclusion of liability

Ashmore has taken reasonable care to ensure that all the information contained in this website is accurate, secure and up to date, but no representations or warranties (express or implied) are given as to the reliability, accuracy and completeness of the information. You should check the accuracy of such information before relying on it in any way. Save to the extent that exclusion of liability is prohibited by law or regulation, Ashmore, its officers, employees, representatives, affiliates and agents accept no liability in any respect for any loss or damage, whether direct, indirect, consequential or otherwise (including loss of profit) arising out of or in connection with this website or its contents or any subsequent subscription into an Ashmore fund and whether arising as a result of Ashmore's negligence or otherwise. However, Ashmore does not exclude or restrict any liability it may have to clients under the FSMA 2000 or Financial Conduct Authority rules.

Many of the products referred to in this website are ‘Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes’ ("UCIS") for the purposes of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 ("FSMA"), and are neither recognised nor authorised schemes for the purposes of Part 17 of FSMA. Distribution of promotional materials relating to such UCIS products is restricted by law and may only be lawfully made to persons falling within the exemptions set out in the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (Promotion of Collective Investment Schemes) (Exemptions) Order 2005 or the rules of the FCA. The information provided in this part of the website is only intended for and may only be accessed by institutional investors and investment professionals who satisfy the relevant exemption criteria.

There are significant risks associated with investment in the Ashmore funds outlined in this website. Investment in Unregulated Collective Investment Schemes (UCIS) described on this website is intended for sophisticated investors who can understand and accept the risks associated with such an investment including a substantial or complete loss of their investment.

Ashmore's U.S. Mutual Funds are registered with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) under the Investment Company Act of 1940 ("1940 Act Funds") and are investments for U.S. investors only.

Please read this page before proceeding as it sets out important legal and regulatory information about the material contained in this website (which Ashmore may, without notice, change).

By accessing any page of this website, you agree to be bound by the terms below. If you do not agree to such terms, you should exit the website. This page is designed to prevent unsuitable categories of investor from accessing the website and as such Ashmore cannot be responsible for any misrepresentations you may make in gaining access to the website.

Before investing you should carefully consider the Funds' investment objectives, risk, charges, and expenses. This and other information is in the prospectus, a copy of which may be obtained from: Ashmore Investment Management (U.S.) Corp, 475 Fifth Avenue, 15th Floor, New York, NY 10017, or by calling Northern Trust, the transfer agent, at 1-866-876-8294. Please read the prospectus carefully before you invest.

This should not be considered a solicitation to buy or an offer to sell shares of any investment in any jurisdiction where the offer or solicitation would be unlawful under the securities laws of such jurisdiction.

INVESTMENT CONSIDERATIONS: There can be no guarantee that any strategy will be successful. All investing involves risk, including the potential loss of principal. Certain risks related to an investment in the Funds are summarized below:

Foreign Investment & Emerging Markets Risk: Foreign investments can be riskier than U.S. investments. Potential risks include currency risk that may result from unfavorable exchange rates, liquidity risk if decreased demand for a security makes it difficult to sell at the desired price, and risks that stem from substantially lower trading volume on foreign markets. These risks are generally greater for investments in emerging markets, which are also subject to greater price volatility, and custodial and regulatory risks.

Equity securities (stocks) are more volatile and carry more risk than other forms of investments, including investments in high-grade fixed income securities. The net asset value per share of this fund will fluctuate as the value of the securities in the portfolio changes.

Bond Funds will tend to experience smaller fluctuations in value than stock funds. However, investors in any bond fund should anticipate fluctuations in price, especially for longer-term issues and in environments of rising interest rates. Interest rate risk is the risk that the values of the debt securities and other instruments in a fund’s portfolio will decline because of increases in interest rates, which can adversely affect the fund’s performance.

Small Cap: Small-capitalization funds typically carry additional risks since smaller companies generally have a higher risk of failure. Their stocks are subject to a greater degree of volatility, trade in lower volume and may be less liquid.

Non-Diversified Risk: The fund is non-diversified, so it may be more exposed to the risks associated with individual issuers than a diversified fund.

Derivatives Risk: Investments in derivatives can be volatile. Potential risks include currency risk, leverage risk (the risk that small market movements may result in large changes in the value of an investment), liquidity risk, index risk, pricing risk, and counterparty risk (the risk that the counterparty may be unwilling or unable to honor its obligations).

The Ashmore funds which are not 1940 Act Funds are not available for distribution to or investment by United States investors. The units/shares of the Ashmore funds will not be registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), and are not directly or indirectly offered or sold in the United States or any of its territories or possessions or areas subject to its jurisdiction, or to or for the benefit of a natural person resident in the United States or any other U.S. Person (as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act).