Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Investor (VEMBX)

Fund Assets	5.67B
Expense Ratio	0.493%
Min. Investment	$3,000
Turnover	119.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.66
Dividend Yield	6.38%
Dividend Growth	-2.54%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Oct 1, 2026

Previous Close	10.23
YTD Return	0.13%
1-Year Return	3.03%
5-Year Return	20.25%
52-Week Low	10.09
52-Week High	10.86
Beta (5Y)	0.46
Holdings	267
Inception Date	Mar 10, 2016

About VEMBX

Designed to deliver overall capital appreciation alongside a consistent, moderate income stream, this fund primarily allocates its assets to debt instruments issued by developing nations. As with all bond portfolios, it faces interest rate sensitivity; a rise in rates can lead to a decline in the value of its underlying bonds, consequently diminishing the fund's Net Asset Value (NAV). Investors should also be aware of the inherent risks associated with emerging markets, where debt securities often exhibit greater price swings and lower liquidity compared to those from more established economies. Furthermore, broader international exposures, including country-specific or regional instability, also present potential challenges. For U.S.-domiciled investors, currency fluctuations represent another factor, given the fund's discretion to hold local currency bonds without hedging. However, the preponderance of its bond holdings is projected to be either denominated in U.S. dollars or strategically hedged back to the U.S. dollar. This offering may appeal to patient investors with a higher-than-average risk appetite seeking to broaden their fixed-income allocations.

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

Performance

VEMBX had a total return of 3.03% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.27%.

Other Share Classes

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

Symbol	Share Class	Expense Ratio
VEGBX	Admiral Shares	0.35%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Oct 1, 2026	$0.0533	Oct 2, 2026
Sep 1, 2026	$0.0568	Sep 2, 2026
Aug 3, 2026	$0.064	Aug 4, 2026
Jul 1, 2026	$0.0532	Jul 2, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	$0.0536	Jun 2, 2026
May 1, 2026	$0.0539	May 4, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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