Mercer Emerging Markets Debt - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The Fund provides exposure to fixed interest securities issued by emerging markets governments in local currencies and other developed market currencies; using an actively managed; multi-manager approach. It invests predominantly in emerging markets sovereign debt but may also have exposure to frontier markets; corporate bonds in emerging markets and sovereign bonds in developed markets.

Fund Strategy

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	2.17%	3.05%	6.64%	14.37%	6.37%	10.84%	3.81%	3.46%
Growth return	-8.18%	-7.39%	-4.16%	1.19%	-0.05%	6.34%	1.26%	0.19%
Income return	10.35%	10.44%	10.8%	13.18%	6.42%	4.5%	2.55%	3.27%
Market index (JPM GBI EM Global TR AUD)
Total return	-0.3%	-0.47%	0.65%	11.57%	6.97%	7.08%	3.44%	3.97%

As at 30 Jun 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Mercer Emerging Markets Debt

Cash: 5.08%

Fixed Interest: 94.92%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Mercer Emerging Markets Debt (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited
APIR Code	MIN0082AU
Sector/Asset Class	Bonds-Emerging Market Debt
Morningstar Rating	Not Rated
Legal Structure	Unknown
Fund Inception	21 Mar 2012
Fund Size	$1409.45 million (as at 14 Jul 2025)
Entry Price	$1.1324 (as at 15 Jul 2025)
Exit Price	$1.1282 (as at 15 Jul 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	1.55% (as at 1 Apr 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	1.46% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$500,000
Minimum additional investments	$5,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$5,000.00

FAQs about the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt

What is the objective of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The objective of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is The Fund provides exposure to fixed interest securities issued by emerging markets governments in local currencies and other developed market currencies; using an actively managed; multi-manager approach. It invests predominantly in emerging markets sovereign debt but may also have exposure to frontier markets; corporate bonds in emerging markets and sovereign bonds in developed markets.

What is the strategy for the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The strategy of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is The Fund provides exposure to fixed interest securities issued by emerging markets governments in local currencies and other developed market currencies; using an actively managed; multi-manager approach. It invests predominantly in emerging markets sovereign debt but may also have exposure to frontier markets; corporate bonds in emerging markets and sovereign bonds in developed markets.

What is the APIR code of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The APIR code of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is MIN0082AU.

What was Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s total return last month?

Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s total return last month was 2.17%. This was made up of a growth return of -8.18% and an income return of 10.35%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What was Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s total return for the last three months?

Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s total return for the last three months was 3.05%. This was made up of a growth return of -7.39% and an income return of 10.44%%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What is Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s one-year total return?

Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s one-year total return is 14.37%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.19% and an income return of 13.18%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What is Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s three-year total return?

Mercer Emerging Markets Debt’s one-year total return is 10.84%. This was made up of a growth return of 6.34% and an income return of 4.5%. These returns were calculated as at 30 Jun 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is :

Cash: 5.08%

Fixed Interest: 94.92%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is Mercer Investments (Australia) Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund belong to?

The Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund belongs to the Bonds-Emerging Market Debt sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

As at 14 Jul 2025, the size of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund was $1409.45 million.

What is the inception date of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund has an inception date of 21 Mar 2012.

What is the current entry price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The current entry price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is $1.1324 per unit and the current exit price is $1.1282 per unit (as at 15 Jul 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The current exit price of the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is $1.1282 per unit and the current entry price is $1.1324 per unit (as at 15 Jul 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Mercer Emerging Markets Debt managed fund is $500,000. Minimum additional investment is $5000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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