American Funds Emerging Markets Bd 529F3 (FMEBX)
| Fund Assets | 4.00B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.61% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 43.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.52 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.28% |
| Dividend Growth | -8.83% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.31 |
| YTD Return | 2.13% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.17% |
| 5-Year Return | 15.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.07 |
| 52-Week High | 8.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 773 |
| Inception Date | Oct 30, 2020 |
About FMEBX
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond 529-F-3 is a mutual fund focused on debt securities from developing economies, designed to deliver a high level of total return over the long term with current income as a significant component. The portfolio primarily holds non‑U.S. bonds, emphasizing sovereign and quasi‑sovereign issuers, alongside select corporate credits across emerging markets. As of mid‑2025, it features a multi‑country allocation dominated by non‑U.S. government and agency securities, complemented by corporate bonds and a modest allocation to U.S. Treasuries for liquidity and ballast. The strategy employs active currency, duration, and credit selection, targeting an intermediate effective duration profile with monthly income distributions. Managed by Capital Group’s fixed income team, the fund seeks to balance yield opportunities with risk management through broad issuer diversification and disciplined research. It plays a role in portfolios as a dedicated emerging markets fixed income allocation, offering exposure to hard‑currency sovereign and corporate debt, potential income enhancement, and diversification relative to domestic bond holdings.
Performance
FMEBX had a total return of 16.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.59%.
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 Fund - Class C | 0.76% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 0.76% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.76% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.76% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.76% |
Top 10 Holdings
17.17% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Capital Group Central Cash Fund | n/a | 5.86% |
| Poland (Republic of) 6% | POLGB.6 10.25.33 1033 | 1.73% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 10% | BNTNF.10 01.01.31 NTNF | 1.62% |
| South Africa (Republic of) 8.875% | SAGB.8.875 02.28.35 2035 | 1.42% |
| Indonesia (Republic of) 6.625% | INDOGB.6.625 02.15.34 100 | 1.26% |
| Malaysia (Government Of) 4.254% | MGS.4.254 05.31.35 0415 | 1.17% |
| South Africa (Republic of) 9% | SAGB.9 01.31.40 2040 | 1.11% |
| Indonesia (Republic of) 7% | INDOGB.7 02.15.33 FR96 | 1.03% |
| Peru (Republic Of) 6.85% | PERUGB.6.85 08.12.35 | 1.00% |
| Secretaria Do Tesouro Nacional 10% | BNTNF.10 01.01.35 NTNF | 0.97% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04358 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04384 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04117 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04228 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04268 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Aug 29, 2025 | $0.04293 | Sep 2, 2025 |