American Funds Emerging Markets Bd R4 (REGEX)
| Fund Assets | 6.58B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.89% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.49 |
| Dividend Yield | 5.97% |
| Dividend Growth | -9.76% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 8.16 |
| YTD Return | 2.53% |
| 1-Year Return | 8.17% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.42% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.91 |
| 52-Week High | 8.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.43 |
| Holdings | 955 |
| Inception Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
About REGEX
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-4 is an open-end mutual fund focused on fixed income from developing economies. Its primary objective is to deliver a high level of total return over the long term, with current income as a major component. The portfolio invests predominantly in non-U.S. bonds, emphasizing sovereign and quasi-sovereign issuers, along with corporate debt across hard-currency and local-currency markets. As of recent disclosures, the fund’s allocation is heavily tilted to non-U.S. government and agency securities, complemented by corporate bonds and a modest sleeve in U.S. Treasuries to manage liquidity and duration. Managed by Capital Research and Management Company, the strategy combines global credit research with risk-aware positioning to navigate interest-rate and country-risk dynamics typical of emerging markets. The share class features an expense ratio of 0.89% and distributes income on a frequent schedule, reflecting its income-centric mandate. Within the emerging markets bond category, it serves as a dedicated vehicle for diversification and income generation, offering exposure to a broad mix of issuers and maturities across regions.
Performance
REGEX had a total return of 8.17% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 4.01%.
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 C | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 30, 2026 | $0.04042 | Jul 1, 2026 |
| May 29, 2026 | $0.0417 | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | $0.04079 | May 1, 2026 |
| Mar 31, 2026 | $0.04228 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03716 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04145 | Feb 2, 2026 |