American Funds Emerging Mkts Bd F-2 (EBNFX)

Fund Assets	7.21B
Expense Ratio	0.64%
Min. Investment	$250
Turnover	57.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.51
Dividend Yield	6.35%
Dividend Growth	-6.69%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Aug 31, 2026

Previous Close	8.00
YTD Return	2.09%
1-Year Return	4.73%
5-Year Return	13.15%
52-Week Low	7.91
52-Week High	8.33
Beta (5Y)	0.43
Holdings	1053
Inception Date	Jul 29, 2016

About EBNFX

American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class F-2 is an open‑end mutual fund focused on fixed income from developing economies. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of total return over the long term, with a substantial emphasis on current income. The portfolio invests across sovereign and corporate issuers in emerging markets and can hold securities denominated in U.S. dollars or local currencies, providing diversified exposure to interest rate and credit dynamics across regions. The fund is managed by Capital Research and Management Company using a multi‑manager approach, drawing on global research to balance yield opportunities and risk in less mature markets. As of mid‑2025, assets are largely allocated to non‑U.S. bonds with an intermediate effective duration, reflecting its role as a dedicated emerging‑markets debt strategy rather than a core bond holding. The fund pays regular monthly dividends and targets income distribution alongside long‑term capital appreciation. Within the fixed‑income landscape, it serves as a specialized tool for accessing emerging‑markets debt, potentially enhancing diversification and income profiles in broader portfolios.

• Fund Family: Capital Group
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Performance Rating: Average
• Risk Rating: Above Average
• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Ticker Symbol: EBNFX
• Share Class: Class F-2
• Index: JP Morgan EMBI Global Diversified TR

Performance

EBNFX had a total return of 4.73% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.71%.

Equivalent Funds

These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FGYMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income C	1.79%
FGWMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M	1.04%
FGBMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z	0.69%
FGZMX	Fidelity	Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I	0.79%
FNMIX	Fidelity	Fidelity New Markets Income Fund	0.75%

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
REGGX	Class R-6	0.54%
EBNGX	Class F-3	0.54%
REGFX	Class R-5	0.57%
FMEBX	Class 529-f-3	0.59%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Aug 31, 2026	$0.04247	Sep 1, 2026
Jul 31, 2026	$0.04436	Aug 3, 2026
Jun 30, 2026	$0.04205	Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026	$0.04309	Jun 1, 2026
Apr 30, 2026	$0.04271	May 1, 2026
Mar 31, 2026	$0.04345	Apr 1, 2026

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Last checked:

Sep 24, 2026

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