PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund Institutional Class (PELBX)
| Fund Assets | 3.34B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.02% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 123.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.15% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.42% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.30 |
| YTD Return | 1.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.25% |
| 5-Year Return | 26.41% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.07 |
| 52-Week High | 6.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.53 |
| Holdings | 2020 |
| Inception Date | Dec 29, 2006 |
About PELBX
PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund Institutional Class is a mutual fund that primarily targets fixed income securities and currencies from emerging market countries. Its core objective is to achieve maximum total return while maintaining a focus on preservation of capital and prudent investment management. At least 80% of its assets are allocated to bonds and other fixed income instruments that are either denominated in, or tied economically to, emerging market currencies. The fund leverages a robust and well-resourced management team, employing sophisticated strategies including derivatives such as swaps, options, and futures to manage exposure and risk across diverse markets. The fund's sector exposure is mainly in government and sovereign debt, with a moderate credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. It offers institutional investors monthly income distributions and features a high effective yield, reflecting the higher returns and risks associated with emerging market debt. With a significant asset base, the fund plays an important role in providing access to local-currency emerging market bonds, catering especially to investors seeking diversification and exposure to global economic growth dynamics.
Performance
PELBX had a total return of 10.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.69%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.47% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| PIMCO FUNDS - PIMCO PRV SHORT TERM FLT III MUTUAL FUND | n/a | 6.03% |
| COLOMBIAN GOVT - TITULOS DE TESORERIA BONDS 08/29 11 | n/a | 2.55% |
| SOUTH AFRICA GOVT - REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA BONDS 02/35 8.875 | n/a | 2.41% |
| CHILEAN GOVT - BONOS TESORERIA PESOS UNSECURED 144A REGS 09/30 4.7 | n/a | 2.32% |
| COLOMBIAN GOVT - TITULOS DE TESORERIA BONDS 01/35 11.75 | n/a | 2.16% |
| MEXICO GOVT - MEX BONOS DESARR FIX RT BONDS 02/30 8.5 | n/a | 2.08% |
| POLAND GOVT - POLAND GOVERNMENT BOND BONDS 07/30 4.5 | n/a | 1.98% |
| PERU GOVT - REPUBLIC OF PERU SR UNSECURED 144A 08/32 6.15 | PERU.6.15 08.12.32 144A | 1.73% |
| DOMINICAN REPUBLIC GOVT - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC SR UNSECURED 144A 03/37 10.5 | DOMREP.10.5 03.15.37 144a | 1.64% |
| PHILIPPINES GOVT - PHILIPPINE GOVERNMENT BONDS 02/29 6.25 | n/a | 1.57% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2026 | $0.03883 | Jul 31, 2026 |
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.03467 | Jun 30, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.03622 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.0379 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03879 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03483 | Feb 27, 2026 |