American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-5E (REGJX)
| Fund Assets | 4.08B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.69% |
| Min. Investment | $250 |
| Turnover | 57.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.51 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.45% |
| Dividend Growth | -10.12% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 7.95 |
| YTD Return | -1.35% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.67% |
| 52-Week Low | 7.46 |
| 52-Week High | 8.33 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 773 |
| Inception Date | Jul 29, 2016 |
About REGJX
American Funds Emerging Markets Bond Fund Class R-5E is an open-end mutual fund focused on emerging-markets debt with the goal of delivering a high level of total return, emphasizing current income over the long term. The portfolio invests primarily in sovereign and corporate bonds from developing countries and can hold issues denominated in U.S. dollars or local currencies, providing diversified exposure across non‑U.S. government/agency securities and corporates. The strategy typically maintains a substantial allocation to non‑U.S. bonds, reflecting its mandate to tap credit and interest-rate opportunities across emerging economies. Managed by Capital Group’s multi-manager system, the fund distributes income monthly and seeks to balance yield generation with risk controls such as duration and country selection. Within the fixed income market, it serves as a dedicated sleeve for investors building global bond allocations, complementing core holdings by adding geographic and credit diversification tied to emerging-market fundamentals. Its role is to provide access to an institutional research platform in an asset class where issuer quality, currency dynamics, and policy risk require active security selection and ongoing risk management.
Performance
REGJX had a total return of 10.65% 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 Fund - Class C | 1.79% |
| FGWMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class M | 1.04% |
| FGBMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class Z | 0.69% |
| FGZMX | Fidelity | Fidelity Advisor New Markets Income Fund - Class I | 0.79% |
| FNMIX | Fidelity | Fidelity New Markets Income Fund | 0.75% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.03937 | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Jan 30, 2026 | $0.04286 | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | $0.04322 | Jan 2, 2026 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.04159 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.04161 | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Sep 30, 2025 | $0.04194 | Oct 1, 2025 |