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Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Investor Shares VEMBX

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  • NAV / 1-Day Return$10.31  /  −0.49%
  • Fund Size$5.7B
  • Adjusted Expense Ratio0.500%
  • Net Expense Ratio0.520%
  • Fee Level: DistributionLow
  • Share Class TypeNo Load
  • Morningstar CategoryEmerging Markets Bond
  • Fixed-Income Style Box (Funds)Low/Extensive
  • Minimum Initial Investment$3,000
  • Investment StatusOpen
  • TTM Yield5.95%
  • Average Effective Duration6.09 yrs
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Morningstar’s Analysis VEMBX

Will VEMBX outperform in the future?

Get our overall rating based on a fundamental assessment of the pillars below.

  • Process Pillar

    The Process Pillar is our assessment of how sensible, clearly defined, and repeatable VEMBX’s performance objective and investment process is for both security selection and portfolio construction.

  • People Pillar

    The People Pillar is our evaluation of the VEMBX management team’s experience and ability. We find that high-quality management teams deliver superior performance relative to their benchmarks and/or peers.

  • Parent Pillar

    The Parent Pillar is our rating of VEMBX’s parent organization’s priorities and whether they’re in line with investors’ interests.

A solid approach to emerging markets debt at a low price.

Associate Analyst Joe Bullard

Joe Bullard

Associate Analyst

Summary

Capable managers drive Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond's risk-conscious approach, which has led to strong long-term outcomes.

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Portfolio Holdings VEMBX

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  • % Assets in Top 10 Holdings19.5
Top 10 Holdings
% Portfolio Weight
Market Value USD
Sector

Mktliq 12/31/2049

3.81213M
Cash and Equivalents

United States Treasury Notes

3.27183M
Government

Saudi Arabia (Kingdom of)

2.35132M
Government

Usd/Eur Fwd 20261002

2.08116M
Derivative

Petroleos Mexicanos Sa De CV

1.97110M
Corporate

Ukraine (Republic of)

1.95109M
Government

Argentina (Republic Of)

1.86104M
Government

Indonesia (Republic of)

1.85103M
Government

Egypt (Arab Republic of)

1.7497M
Government

Turkey (Republic of)

1.5587M
Government

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