Templeton Sustainable Em Mkts Bd R (FEMBX)

Fund Assets	24.13M
Expense Ratio	1.468%
Min. Investment	$1,000
Turnover	50.11%
Dividend (ttm)	0.50
Dividend Yield	9.37%
Dividend Growth	53.58%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 21, 2026

Previous Close	5.29
YTD Return	1.81%
1-Year Return	6.74%
5-Year Return	n/a
52-Week Low	5.12
52-Week High	5.67
Beta (5Y)	0.41
Holdings	82
Inception Date	Apr 1, 2013

About FEMBX

Templeton Sustainable Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R is a mutual fund that primarily invests in bonds issued by governments and related entities within emerging market countries. Its core objective is to generate current income, with an emphasis on capital appreciation as a secondary goal. The fund adopts an investment strategy that places significant weight on the sustainability efforts of emerging market issuers, evaluating factors related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) criteria as part of its selection process. With at least 80% of its assets typically allocated to emerging markets debt, the portfolio spans a diverse range of sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers committed to sustainable practices. Launched in 2013, the fund offers quarterly dividend distributions and typically holds around 70 different securities, providing diversification across regions and issuers. Its focus on sustainable development themes and exposure to emerging economies positions it as a specialized fixed income vehicle for investors seeking both income generation and ESG-aligned investment opportunities in growing global markets.

• Fund Family: Franklin Templeton, Inc
• Category: Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: FEMBX
• Share Class: Class R
• Index: Index is not available on Lipper Database

Performance

FEMBX had a total return of 6.74% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.85%.

Equivalent Funds

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

Symbol	Provider	Name	Expense Ratio
FSEDX	Fidelity	Fidelity Series Em Mk Dbt Lcl Ccy	n/a

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
FEMRX	Class R6	0.88%
FEMZX	Advisor Class	0.91%
FEMGX	Class A	1.16%
FEMHX	Class C	1.56%

Top 10 Holdings

51.63% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
Federative Republic of Brazil - Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional	BNTNF.10 01.01.35 NTNF	9.00%
Franklin Instl U.S. Govt Mny Mkt Fund	INFXX	8.48%
Republic of Namibia - Namibia Government Bond	NAMIGB.9.5 07.15.37 GC37	6.15%
Asian Development Bank	ASIA.6.72 02.08.28 GMTN	5.78%
Republic of Colombia - Colombia Titulos de Tesoreria, Series G	COLTES.7 03.26.31 G	4.72%
Hungary Government Bond	HGB.4.5 05.27.32 32.G	4.68%
United Mexican States - Mexican Bonos Desarr Fixed Rate	MBONO.8 05.24.35 MS	3.93%
Republic of Namibia - Namibia Government Bond	NAMIGB.9.5 07.15.35 GC35	3.21%
Federative Republic of Brazil - Brazil Notas do Tesouro Nacional	BNTNF.10 01.01.33 NTNF	2.97%
Republic of Cote d'Ivoire - Ivory Coast Government Bond	IVYCST.7.625 01.30.33 144A	2.71%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 21, 2026	$0.0904	Sep 21, 2026
Jun 22, 2026	$0.1056	Jun 22, 2026
Mar 20, 2026	$0.1232	Mar 20, 2026
Dec 22, 2025	$0.1764	Dec 22, 2025
Sep 22, 2025	$0.0962	Sep 22, 2025
Jun 20, 2025	$0.1033	Jun 20, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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