Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares (VEGBX)
| Fund Assets | 5.46B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Min. Investment | $50,000 |
| Turnover | 119.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 1.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 6.14% |
| Dividend Growth | -4.52% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 25.02 |
| YTD Return | 1.97% |
| 1-Year Return | 14.72% |
| 5-Year Return | 24.43% |
| 52-Week Low | 23.17 |
| 52-Week High | 25.28 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 272 |
| 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 14.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.86%.
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% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | $0.126 | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | $0.1262 | Mar 3, 2026 |
| Feb 2, 2026 | $0.1432 | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Dec 17, 2025 | $0.1474 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Nov 28, 2025 | $0.1197 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | $0.1028 | Nov 3, 2025 |