Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Investor Shares
FundVEMBXNASDAQAbout
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.
Key Facts
52-Week Range
Performance
Sector Exposure
- Basic Materials0.00%
- Cash & Others100.00%
Top Holdings
| Symbol | Name | Weight | Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| — | MKTLIQ 12/31/2049 | 3.95% | $220.45M |
| — | United States Treasury Note/Bond 1.38% 11/15/2031 | 3.40% | $189.55M |
| — | Saudi Government International Bond 5.88% 01/12/2056 | 2.96% | $164.91M |
| — | Petroleos Mexicanos 8.75% 06/02/2029 | 2.55% | $142.33M |
| — | Argentine Republic Government International Bond 0.75% 07/09/2030 | 2.25% | $125.28M |
| — | Indonesia Government International Bond 3.75% 10/16/2033 | 1.98% | $110.47M |
| — | Turkiye Government International Bond 6.38% 05/22/2031 | 1.73% | $96.60M |
| — | Dominican Republic International Bond 7.05% 02/03/2031 | 1.63% | $91.09M |
| — | Ukraine Government International Bond 4.00% 02/01/2032 | 1.62% | $90.60M |
| — | Mexico Government International Bond 5.85% 07/02/2032 | 1.54% | $86.08M |
| — | Oman Government International Bond 4.75% 06/15/2026 | 1.52% | $84.87M |
| — | Argentine Republic Government International Bond 5.00% 01/09/2038 | 1.48% | $82.57M |
| — | Panama Government International Bond 2.25% 09/29/2032 | 1.46% | $81.67M |
| — | Indonesia Government International Bond 5.69% 05/29/2036 | 1.38% | $76.81M |
| — | Republic of Poland Government International Bond 6.13% 04/14/2056 | 1.36% | $75.85M |
| — | Brazilian Government International Bond 7.25% 01/12/2056 | 1.36% | $75.68M |
| — | Hungary Government International Bond 6.75% 09/23/2055 | 1.35% | $75.05M |
| — | ECUADOR REPUBLIC OF (GOVERNMENT) 07/31/2030 | 1.34% | $74.89M |
| — | Republic of Kenya Government International Bond 7.88% 02/26/2034 | 1.30% | $72.68M |
| — | Dominican Republic International Bond 4.50% 01/30/2030 | 1.27% | $70.68M |
| — | Paraguay Government International Bond 4.95% 04/28/2031 | 1.25% | $69.73M |
| — | Mexico Government International Bond 5.38% 03/22/2033 | 1.19% | $66.64M |
| — | Turkiye Government International Bond 6.30% 03/14/2033 | 1.15% | $64.28M |
| — | Republic of South Africa Government International Bond 7.25% 12/11/2055 | 1.15% | $64.07M |
| — | Peruvian Government International Bond 2.78% 01/23/2031 | 1.13% | $62.96M |