PIMCO Emerging Markets Local Currency and Bond Fund Institutional Class (PELBX)
| Fund Assets | 2.75B |
| Expense Ratio | 2.02% |
| Min. Investment | $1,000,000 |
| Turnover | 212.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.44 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.87% |
| Dividend Growth | 5.74% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 6.38 |
| YTD Return | 1.03% |
| 1-Year Return | 17.32% |
| 5-Year Return | 27.14% |
| 52-Week Low | 5.81 |
| 52-Week High | 6.57 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 2194 |
| 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 17.32% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.71%.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.03879 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03483 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04197 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.03662 | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.03369 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04049 | Oct 31, 2025 |