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FEMDX

Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund

As of 04/10/2026

NAV 1

$12.97

$0.07 (0.54%)
 

POP

$12.97

 
 

YTD Total Return At NAV

3.76%

 
As of 03/31/2026

Morningstar Overall Rating™

Emerging Markets Bond

Overview

Fund Information
Asset Class 
Fixed Income
Total Net Assets  As of 03/31/2026 (Updated Monthly)
$134.94 Million
Fund Inception Date 
05/24/2006
Benchmark 
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Index
Additional Benchmark 
JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified ex-GCC Index
Additional Benchmark 
JP Morgan GBI-EM Broad Diversified Index
Additional Benchmark 
ICE BofA Emerging Market Corporate Plus (USD Hedged) Index
Investment Style 
Multi-Sector
Morningstar Category 
Emerging Markets Bond
Lipper Classification 
Emerging Markets Hard Currency Debt Funds
Sales Charges, Expenses & Fees
As of 12/01/2025
Gross Expense Ratio2 
1.17%
Net Expense Ratio23 
1.02%
Maximum Initial Charge 
-
CDSC 
N/A
12b-1 Fee 
-
Identifiers
Ticker 
FEMDX
Fund Number 
699
CUSIP Code 
353533813
Bloomberg Code 
FEMDX US

Portfolio Managers

Nicholas Hardingham, CFA®

London, United Kingdom

Managed Fund Since 2014

Stephanie Marjan Ouwendijk, CFA®

London, United Kingdom

Managed Fund Since 2015

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio Holdings

Holdings

As of 02/28/2026 Updated Monthly
Security Name 
Franklin Institutional U.S. Government Money Market Fund OEMF-SWEEP MONEY MARKET PORTFOLIO
Weight (%) 
5.72
Market Value ($) 
8,082,312
Quantity 
8,082,312
Security Name 
El Salvador Government International Bond 7.65% 06/15/2035 REG S
Weight (%) 
2.16
Market Value ($) 
3,048,335
Quantity 
2,900,000
Security Name 
Ivory Coast Government International Bond 4.875% 01/30/2032 144A
Weight (%) 
2.03
Market Value ($) 
2,862,104
Quantity 
2,456,000
Security Name 
Mexican Bonos 8% 11/07/2047
Weight (%) 
2.03
Market Value ($) 
2,869,648
Quantity 
54,182,500
Security Name 
Turkiye Government Bond 36% 08/12/2026
Weight (%) 
2.01
Market Value ($) 
2,845,184
Quantity 
120,998,000
Security Name 
Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional Serie B 6.00% 05/15/2035 INDEX LINKED
Weight (%) 
2.00
Market Value ($) 
2,824,439
Quantity 
15,343,679
Security Name 
Ethiopia International Bond 6.625% 12/11/2024 144A *DEFAULT*
Weight (%) 
1.99
Market Value ($) 
2,803,907
Quantity 
2,700,000
Security Name 
REPUBLIC OF IRAQ 5.80% 01/15/2028 REG S
Weight (%) 
1.88
Market Value ($) 
2,656,432
Quantity 
2,647,500
Security Name 
Republic of South Africa Government Bond 8.75% 02/28/2048
Weight (%) 
1.71
Market Value ($) 
2,412,007
Quantity 
37,850,000
Security Name 
REPUBLIC OF CAMEROON INTERNATIONAL BOND 5.95% 07/07/2032 144A
Weight (%) 
1.64
Market Value ($) 
2,316,411
Quantity 
2,130,000

Distributions & Tax

Distributions

Distribution Schedules

Dividend Frequency, if any This fund is an ex-Dividend fund
Annually
Capital Gain Distributions 
December

Distributions Per Share

Current Year Distributions Per Share
Distributions with future dates are estimates and those figures are not final
Record Date  
12/19/2025
Ex-Dividend Date  
12/22/2025
Reinvestment Date  
12/22/2025
Payable Date  
12/22/2025
Reinvestment Amount  
$12.43000
Long-Term Capital Gains  
$0.00000
Short-Term Capital Gains  
$0.00000
Income  
$0.81080
Total Distribution Per Share  
$0.81080

Tax Information

Tax Information

Federal ID Number 20-4553207
For information on tax years prior to 2008, please contact us
These amounts represent distributions paid by the fund, foreign taxes passed through (if any), and other distribution characteristics for the calendar year selected. These amounts are reported to shareholders on Form 1099-DIV.
Distributions per Share ($)
Record Date  
Dec 19
Ordinary Dividends  
0.823991
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
0.013191
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Record Date  
Ordinary Dividends  
0.823991
Qualified Dividends  
Capital Gain Distributions  
Unrecaptured Section 1250 Gain  
Non-Taxable Return Of Capital  
Section 199a Dividends  
Foreign Tax Paid  
0.013191
Exempt Interest Dividends  
Interest on Tax Reclaim Refunds  
Supplemental Tax Information
Foreign Source Income 
76.35%
Foreign Source Qualified Dividends 
Direct U.S. Government Obligations 
Specified Private Activity Bond Interest 
Dividends Received Deduction 
Section 163(j) 
100.00%
Indiana Resident Taxable Income 
Utah Resident Taxable Income 

Pricing

Pricing History Chart

As of 04/10/2026 Updated Daily

Daily Fund Prices

As of 04/10/2026

Share Prices

As of 04/10/2026
NAV1 (Net Asset Value)
$12.97
NAV Change1 
$0.07
NAV Change (%)1 
0.54%
POP (Public Offering Price)
$12.97

52-Week Range

Highest NAV  As on 12/19/2025
$13.23
Lowest NAV  As on 04/11/2025
$11.27

Documents

Documents not Available

Risks

What Are The Risks?

All investments involve risks, including possible loss of principal. Fixed income securities involve interest rate, credit, inflation and reinvestment risks, and possible loss of principal. As interest rates rise, the value of fixed income securities falls. Changes in the credit rating of a bond, or in the credit rating or financial strength of a bond’s issuer, insurer or guarantor, may affect the bond’s value. International investments are subject to special risks, including currency fluctuations and social, economic and political uncertainties, which could increase volatility. These risks are magnified in emerging markets. Low-rated, high-yield bonds are subject to greater price volatility, illiquidity and possibility of default. Active management does not ensure gains or protect against market declines. The manager may consider environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria in the research or investment process; however, ESG considerations may not be a determinative factor in security selection. In addition, the manager may not assess every investment for ESG criteria, and not every ESG factor may be identified or evaluated. These and other risks are discussed in the fund’s prospectus.