VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class A (EMBAX)
| Fund Assets | 72.52M |
| Expense Ratio | 1.21% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | n/a |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.35 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.09% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.54% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 5.33 |
| YTD Return | 5.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.54% |
| 5-Year Return | 34.49% |
| 52-Week Low | n/a |
| 52-Week High | n/a |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 102 |
| Inception Date | Jul 9, 2012 |
About EMBAX
The Fund's investment strategy focuses on Emg Mkts HC Debt with 1.25% total expense ratio. The minimum amount to invest in VanEck Funds: Emerging Markets Bond Fund; Class A Shares is $1,000 on a standard taxable account. VanEck Funds: Emerging Markets Bond Fund; Class A Shares seeks total return consisting of income and capital appreciation. EMBAX will invest at least 80% of its net assets in emerging market debt securities, either issued by an emerging market government, quasi-government or corporate entity or denominated in the currency of an emerging market country.
Performance
EMBAX had a total return of 8.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.10%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| FEDCX | Fidelity | Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Debt Fund | n/a |
Top 10 Holdings
30.37% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of) 3.75% | KSA 3.75 01.21.55 REGS | 4.25% |
| Poland (Republic of) 6% | n/a | 3.55% |
| Mexico (United Mexican States) 8% | MBONO 8 11.07.47 M | 3.39% |
| Indonesia (Republic of) 6.75% | INDOGB 6.75 07.15.35 103 | 3.15% |
| Petroleos Mexicanos 7.69% | PEMEX 7.69 01.23.50 | 2.97% |
| Titulos De Tesoreria Bonds 07/46 11.5 | n/a | 2.83% |
| Chile (Republic Of) 4.7% | CHILE 4.7 09.01.30 144A | 2.61% |
| Mex Bonos Desarr Fix Rt Bonds 07/53 8 | n/a | 2.58% |
| Peru (Republic Of) 7.6% | PERU 7.6 08.12.39 144A | 2.53% |
| Philippines (Republic Of) 6.25% | PHILIP 6.25 01.14.36 | 2.51% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 24, 2025 | $0.0352 | Apr 24, 2025 |
| Mar 26, 2025 | $0.0342 | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Feb 20, 2025 | $0.0355 | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | $0.0366 | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | $0.0326 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| Nov 22, 2024 | $0.0223 | Nov 22, 2024 |