About CEBRX
Columbia Emerging Markets Bond Fund Institutional 2 Class is a mutual fund dedicated to providing investors with exposure to fixed income securities issued by entities within emerging market economies. Its core objective is to deliver a high total return, largely through current income and, secondarily, through capital appreciation. The fund invests primarily in foreign bonds from developing regions, encompassing areas such as Latin America, Eastern Europe, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. This focus allows for the diversification of credit risk across geographies while targeting higher yields typical of emerging market debt.
Notably, the fund is non-diversified, meaning it can allocate a larger proportion of its assets to fewer issuers compared to diversified funds, potentially increasing both return potential and risk concentration. The fund appeals to institutional clients seeking to access global fixed income opportunities beyond developed markets and often measures its performance against relevant indices like the JP Morgan EMBI Global. Its portfolio management team applies in-depth analysis to navigate the complexities and unique risks of emerging market sovereign and corporate debt, offering a specialized vehicle for portfolio diversification within the bond sector.
Fund Family Columbia Threadneedle
Category Emerging Markets Bond
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol CEBRX
Share Class Institutional 2 Class
Index JP Morgan EMBI Global
CEBRX had a total return of 11.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 8.03%.
