Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Admiral (VEGBX)

Fund Assets	5.67B
Expense Ratio	0.34%
Min. Investment	$50,000
Turnover	119.00%
Dividend (ttm)	1.56
Dividend Yield	6.56%
Dividend Growth	-2.34%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	23.82
YTD Return	0.27%
1-Year Return	3.26%
5-Year Return	21.73%
52-Week Low	23.49
52-Week High	25.28
Beta (5Y)	0.37
Holdings	267
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.

• Fund Family: Vanguard
• Category: Emerging Markets Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: VEGBX
• Share Class: Admiral Shares
• Index: JP Morgan EMBI Global

Performance

VEGBX had a total return of 3.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.33%.

Other Share Classes

These are alternative share classes of the same fund, from the same provider.

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VEMBX	Investor Shares	0.50%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.1269	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 1, 2026	$0.1353	Sep 2, 2026
Aug 3, 2026	$0.152	Aug 4, 2026
Jul 1, 2026	$0.1268	Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	$0.128	Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026	$0.1284	May 4, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 15, 2026

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