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LONDON - Utilico Emerging Markets Trust PLC (LSE:UEM) reported a marginal 0.1% decline in net asset value (NAV) total return for July 2025, underperforming the MSCI Emerging Markets total return Index which rose 5.7% in Sterling terms.
The trust’s performance was affected by global market volatility driven by trade tariff negotiations, particularly involving the United States and several emerging economies. According to the company’s monthly factsheet, U.S. markets reacted positively to trade deals announced ahead of an August 1 deadline, with the S&P 500 Index rising 2.2% and the Nasdaq Composite Index gaining 3.7%.
Asian markets showed mixed results, with China experiencing positive performance as the Hong Kong Hang Seng Index rose 2.9% and the Shanghai Composite Index increased 3.7%. Thailand was the top performer with a 14.0% gain, while India’s Sensex Index fell 2.9% amid concerns about potential U.S. sanctions.
In Latin America, Brazil’s Bovespa Index declined 4.2% as tariffs increased from 10% to 50%, while Argentina saw a 16.3% gain following positive fiscal developments and IMF approval of a $2.0 billion disbursement.
The trust’s portfolio saw International Container Terminal rise 8.8%, while Brazilian holdings experienced weakness with Orizon down 11.0% and Rumo falling 10.7%.
UEM’s debt position remained unchanged with facilities drawn in euros, U.S. dollars, and British pounds, totaling £17.2 million in Sterling terms, a 1.8% increase due to currency fluctuations.
The trust’s share price decreased 0.4% to 243.00p in July, with the discount to NAV widening from 11.6% to 11.9%. UEM bought back 1.3 million shares at an average price of 243.10p during the month.
This information is based on a press release statement from Utilico Emerging Markets Trust.
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