PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class C (PEBCX)
| Fund Assets | 3.06B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.42% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Turnover | 67.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.39% |
| Dividend Growth | -2.64% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 9.15 |
| YTD Return | 1.44% |
| 1-Year Return | 11.87% |
| 5-Year Return | 14.32% |
| 52-Week Low | 8.16 |
| 52-Week High | 9.26 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 1342 |
| Inception Date | Jul 31, 1997 |
About PEBCX
PIMCO Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class C is an open-end mutual fund specializing in fixed income securities tied to global emerging markets. The fund’s primary objective is to achieve maximum total return while maintaining capital preservation and exercising prudent investment management. It invests at least 80% of its assets in a diverse range of fixed income instruments—such as sovereign and corporate bonds—that are economically linked to countries with developing economies. The fund may also utilize derivatives like options and futures for exposure and risk management. With over a thousand holdings, it provides broad diversification across regions and issuers, and its sector allocation includes various government and corporate debt segments within emerging markets. Managed by PIMCO, a leading fixed income investment manager, the fund appeals to those seeking exposure to the growth potential and income opportunities characteristic of emerging market debt securities. It distributes dividends on a monthly basis, reflecting its income-focused approach, and maintains a moderate risk profile relative to other funds in its category. The fund’s strategy positions it as a vehicle for accessing global growth outside of developed markets while aiming to balance risk and return through diversification and professional management.
Performance
PEBCX had a total return of 11.87% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.84%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
| Symbol | Provider | Name | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| VEMBX | Vanguard | Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Investor Shares | 0.55% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03874 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04205 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04112 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.0344 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04353 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04139 | Sep 30, 2025 |