Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VEGBX)
| Fund Assets | 4.69B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 137.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.58 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.57% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.58% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 24.05 |
| YTD Return | 7.90% |
| 1-Year Return | 10.37% |
| 5-Year Return | 19.77% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.51 |
| 52-Week High | 24.21 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 295 |
| Inception Date | Dec 6, 2017 |
About VEGBX
Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares is an actively managed mutual fund specializing in fixed income securities issued by entities economically tied to emerging market countries. The fund's primary objective is to achieve total return while generating a moderate level of current income. To accomplish this, at least 80% of its assets are allocated to a diversified portfolio of bonds with varying maturities, yields, and credit qualities, primarily focusing on sovereign and government-related debt. It primarily emphasizes hard-currency denominated bonds—typically in U.S. dollars—but also has flexibility to invest in local-currency bonds and corporate or quasi-sovereign issuers when warranted by relative value and risk-adjusted return considerations. Managed by an experienced team with a disciplined, risk-aware approach, the fund utilizes scenario analysis and stress testing to navigate market volatility. With a large number of holdings spanning a broad geographic base and sectors, it plays a key role in providing investors access to the yield and diversification potential of emerging markets debt. Since inception, the fund has demonstrated consistent long-term performance supported by cost efficiency, with a competitive expense ratio and regular monthly income distributions.
Performance
VEGBX had a total return of 10.37% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.47%.
Other Share Classes
These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.
| Symbol | Share Class | Expense Ratio |
|---|---|---|
| VEMBX | Investor Shares | 0.55% |
Top 10 Holdings
19.98% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Peru (Republic Of) | PERU.2.783 01.23.31 | 2.55% |
| Mktliq 12/31/2049 | n/a | 2.51% |
| Turkey (Republic of) | TURKEY.7.125 02.12.32 7Y | 2.24% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.1.375 11.15.31 | 2.17% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.1.875 02.15.32 | 2.08% |
| United States Treasury Notes | T.4.125 10.31.31 | 1.89% |
| Argentina (Republic Of) | ARGENT.0.75 07.09.30 | 1.87% |
| Oman (Sultanate Of) | OMAN.4.75 06.15.26 REGS | 1.80% |
| Hungary (Republic Of) | REPHUN.4.875 03.22.40 15Y | 1.48% |
| South Africa (Republic of) | SOAF.7.95 11.19.54 144A | 1.38% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | $0.1452 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | $0.1267 | Jul 1, 2025 |
| May 30, 2025 | $0.1268 | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | $0.1306 | May 1, 2025 |
| Mar 31, 2025 | $0.1435 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.1403 | Mar 3, 2025 |