American Funds Emerging Markets Bd 529F2 (FEBMX)
| Fund Assets | 3.59B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.66% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.53 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.36% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 8.18 |
| YTD Return | 15.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.52% |
| 5-Year Return | 12.71% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.03 |
| 52-Week High | 8.18 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 881 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
About FEBMX
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund 529-F-2 is an open‑end mutual fund focused on **emerging markets debt**, aiming to deliver a high level of total return with a significant emphasis on current income. It invests broadly across **sovereign and corporate bonds** from developing economies and can hold both **U.S. dollar–denominated and local‑currency issues**, enabling diversified exposure to interest rate and currency drivers in these markets. The strategy is managed by Capital Research and Management Company and employs a multi‑manager, research‑driven approach that blends top‑down country views with bottom‑up security selection. The fund typically maintains substantial **non‑U.S. bond exposure** and pays **monthly distributions**, reflecting its income orientation. It benchmarks to a blend of **J.P. Morgan emerging‑markets debt indices**, aligning its opportunity set with both hard‑currency and local‑currency segments. With active management, a measured **effective duration**, and a portfolio spanning numerous issuers, the fund serves as a dedicated vehicle for accessing the **emerging markets bond** category within diversified fixed income allocations.
Performance
FEBMX had a total return of 16.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.99%.
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 | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
18.17% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL GROUP CENTRAL CASH FUND | CMQXX | 7.44% |
| POLAND (REPUBLIC OF) - REPUBLIC OF POLAND GOVERNMENT BOND PLN 6.0% 10-25-33 | POLGB.6 10.25.33 1033 | 1.73% |
| SOUTH AFRICA (REPUBLIC OF) - REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA GOVERNMENT BOND ZAR 8.875% 02-28-35 | SAGB.8.875 02.28.35 2035 | 1.34% |
| INDONESIA (REPUBLIC OF) - INDONESIA TREASURY BOND IDR 6.625% 02-15-34 | INDOGB.6.625 02.15.34 100 | 1.29% |
| MALAYSIA (GOVERNMENT) - MALAYSIA GOVERNMENT BOND MYR 4.254% 05-31-35 | MGS.4.254 05.31.35 0415 | 1.17% |
| INDONESIA (REPUBLIC OF) - INDONESIA TREASURY BOND IDR 7.0% 02-15-33 | INDOGB.7 02.15.33 FR96 | 1.09% |
| BRAZIL FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) - BRAZIL NOTAS DO TESOURO NACIONAL SERIE F BRL 10.0% 01-01-31 | BNTNF.10 01.01.31 NTNF | 1.07% |
| COLOMBIA (REPUBLIC OF) - COLOMBIA GOVERNMENT INTERNATIONAL BOND 8.5% 04-25-35 | COLOM.8.5 04.25.35 | 1.02% |
| PERU (REPUBLIC OF) - PERU GOVERNMENT BOND PEN 144A LIFE/REG S 6.85% 08-12-35 | PERUGB.6.85 08.12.35 | 1.02% |
| BRAZIL FEDERATIVE REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) - BRAZIL NOTAS DO TESOURO NACIONAL SERIE B BRL I/L 6.0% 08-15-50 | BNTNB.6 08.15.50 NTNB | 1.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04096 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04187 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04227 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04257 | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.04252 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.04217 | Jul 1, 2025 |