PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund (PELBX)
| Fund Assets | 3.29B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.02% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 212.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.45 |
| Dividend Yield | 7.08% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.27% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.32 |
| YTD Return | 1.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.93% |
| 5-Year Return | 27.57% |
| 52-Week Low | 6.04 |
| 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 8.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.70%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04197 | Jan 30, 2026 |