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Summary

Summary

What is the Emerging Markets Bond Fund?

The fund seeks to deliver a high total return by primarily investing in debt securities that are tied economically to emerging market countries.

Fund Basicsas of 11/28/2025

Total Net Assets
$121.68 M
Inception Date
Dividend Frequency
-
Number of Holdings
228

The Fund changed its  investment strategy on June 29, 2007. 

Region Assets
Latin America
Middle East/Africa
Europe
Asia
North America

Credit Quality Distribution as of 11/28/2025

Rating Assets
AA
A
BBB
BB
B
CCC
Not Rated

INVESTMENT TEAM

Mila Skulkina
Mila Skulkina, CFA

Senior Managing Director, Portfolio Manager

24 Years of Industry Experience

Steven F. Rocco
Steven F. Rocco, CFA

Partner, Co-Head of Taxable Fixed Income

24 Years of Industry Experience

Supported By 64 Investment Professionals with 15 Years Avg. Industry Experience

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Performance

Performance

Portfolio

Portfolio

Type Assets
Sovereign
Investment Grade Corporate
High Yield Corporate
Currency
Cash

The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and is subject to change. "Other" may include municipal bonds and non-index holdings.

Rating Assets
Less than 1 year
1-2.99 years
3-4.99 years
5-6.99 years
7-9.99 years
Greater than 10 years

The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and is subject to change. "Other" may include municipal bonds and non-index holdings.

Credit Quality Distribution as of 11/28/2025

Rating Assets
AA
A
BBB
BB
B
CCC
Not Rated

Ratings (other than U.S. Treasury securities or securities issued or backed by U.S. agencies) provided by Standard & Poor's, Moody's, and Fitch. For certain securities that are not rated by any of these three agencies, credit ratings from other agencies may be used. Where the rating agencies rate a security differently, Lord Abbett uses the median, but if there are only two ratings, the lower rating is used. Ratings range from AAA (highest) to D (lowest). Bonds rated BBB or above are considered investment grade. Credit ratings BB and below are lower-rated securities (junk bonds). High-yielding, non-investment-grade bonds (junk bonds) involve higher risks than investment-grade bonds. Adverse conditions may affect the issuer's ability to pay interest and principal on these securities. A portion of the portfolio's securities may not be rated. Breakdown is not an S&P credit rating or an opinion of S&P as to the creditworthiness of such portfolio. Ratings apply to the credit worthiness of the issuers of the underlying securities and not the fund or its shares. Ratings may be subject to change.

Portfolio Details as of 11/28/2025

Total Net Assets
$121.68 M
Average Effective Duration
6.8 Years
Average Life
11.3 Years
Average Maturity
11.78 Years
Average Modified Duration
6.94 Years
Number of Issues
228
Average Yield to Maturity
6.36%
Distribution Yield (as of )
%

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Yield to maturity (YTM) represents the expected total return on a bond (expressed as an annualized rate) based on the bond’s expected future cash flows, including coupon payments over the life of the bond and the bond’s principal value received at maturity.

Modified Duration - The change in the value of a fixed income security that will result from a 1% change in interest rates. Duration is expressed as a number of years, and generally, the larger a portfolio’s duration, the greater the interest-rate risk or reward for underlying bond prices. Where applicable, securities, such as common or preferred stock, convertible bonds and convertible preferred stock, ETFs and ADRs and futures, are excluded from these calculations.

Holding Coupon Maturity Assets
Saudi Government International Bond 3.450% 02/02/2061 1.6%
Brazilian Government International Bond 6.125% 03/15/2034 1.4%
Egypt Government International Bond 8.625% 02/04/2030 1.4%
Indonesia Government International Bond 1.850% 03/12/2031 1.4%
Peruvian Government International Bond 3.000% 01/15/2034 1.4%
Brazilian Government International Bond 7.250% 01/12/2056 1.3%
Hungary Government International Bond 5.500% 06/16/2034 1.2%
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond 4.300% 10/12/2028 1.1%
Turkiye Government International Bond 7.625% 05/15/2034 1.1%
Panama Government International Bond 6.400% 11/14/2034 1.1%
% of Total Assets 13.0%
Holding Coupon Maturity Assets
Saudi Government International Bond3.450% 02/02/20611.6%
Brazilian Government International Bond6.125% 03/15/20341.4%
Egypt Government International Bond8.625% 02/04/20301.4%
Peruvian Government International Bond3.000% 01/15/20341.4%
Indonesia Government International Bond1.850% 03/12/20311.4%
Brazilian Government International Bond7.250% 01/12/20561.3%
Hungary Government International Bond5.500% 06/16/20341.2%
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond4.300% 10/12/20281.1%
Turkiye Government International Bond7.625% 05/15/20341.1%
Panama Government International Bond6.400% 11/14/20341.1%
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond5.750% 09/30/20491.1%
Romanian Government International Bond5.750% 03/24/20351.0%
Colombia Government International Bond7.500% 11/02/20331.0%
Argentine Republic Government International Bond0.750% 02/01/20281.0%
Kuwait International Government Bond4.652% 10/09/20351.0%
Panama Government International Bond2.252% 09/29/20321.0%
Oman Government International Bond7.375% 10/28/20321.0%
Dominican Republic International Bond4.500% 01/30/20301.0%
Argentine Republic Government International Bond4.125% 01/07/20330.9%
Export-Import Bank of India5.500% 01/18/20330.9%
Oman Government International Bond6.750% 01/17/20480.9%
Petroleos Mexicanos8.750% 10/31/20280.9%
Republic of Poland Government International Bond5.500% 04/04/20530.9%
Egypt Government International Bond7.300% 09/30/20330.9%
Hungary Government International Bond6.750% 09/23/20550.9%
Nigeria Government International Bond8.375% 03/24/20290.9%
Ghana Government International Bond5.000% 09/17/20320.8%
Ecuador Government International Bond6.900% 03/04/20280.8%
Turkiye Government International Bond5.750% 05/11/20470.8%
Mexico Government International Bond6.000% 02/07/20360.8%
Panama Government International Bond3.870% 07/10/20590.8%
Ecuador Government International Bond6.900% 03/02/20330.8%
Bahrain Government International Bond7.000% 01/26/20260.7%
El Salvador Government International Bond7.650% 06/15/20350.7%
Hungary Government International Bond5.250% 06/16/20290.7%
Nigeria Government International Bond10.375% 12/09/20340.7%
Oman Government International Bond6.250% 01/25/20310.7%
Qatar Government International Bond4.400% 04/16/20500.7%
MDGH GMTN RSC Ltd5.875% 02/01/20340.7%
Costa Rica Government International Bond7.300% 03/14/20530.7%
Petroleos Mexicanos6.750% 09/21/20470.7%
Saudi Government International Bond4.750% 01/16/20300.7%
Galaxy Pipeline Assets Bidco Ltd3.250% 10/07/20380.7%
Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile3.750% 01/15/20310.7%
Egypt Government International Bond7.903% 02/21/20480.7%
Argentine Republic Government International Bond5.000% 12/15/20310.7%
Republic of Uzbekistan International Bond6.947% 05/25/20320.7%
Petroleos Mexicanos6.700% 02/08/20310.6%
Republic of Poland Government International Bond5.375% 11/12/20340.6%
Bahrain Government International Bond7.500% 02/12/20360.6%
Bahrain Government International Bond7.500% 09/20/20470.6%
Chile Government International Bond4.950% 10/05/20350.6%
Sri Lanka Government International Bond3.600% 05/15/20360.6%
Mexico Government International Bond6.338% 05/04/20530.6%
Romanian Government International Bond2.875% 03/11/20290.6%
ORLEN SA6.000% 12/30/20340.6%
Dominican Republic International Bond5.300% 01/21/20410.6%
Perusahaan Perseroan Persero PT Perusahaan Listrik Negara4.000% 06/30/20500.6%
Philippine Government International Bond2.650% 12/10/20450.6%
Colombia Government International Bond8.375% 05/07/20540.5%
Colombia Government International Bond7.375% 03/25/20300.5%
QazaqGaz NC JSC4.375% 09/26/20270.5%
MTR Corp Ltd5.250% 10/01/20540.5%
Venezuela Government International Bond12.750% 08/23/20220.5%
AL Jawaher Assets Co Spc4.662% 10/29/20300.5%
Chile Government International Bond5.330% 01/05/20540.5%
Dominican Republic International Bond6.000% 11/22/20320.5%
Empresa Generadora de Electricidad Haina SA5.625% 11/08/20280.5%
Limak Iskenderun Uluslararasi Liman Isletmeciligi AS9.500% 07/10/20320.5%
Pakistan Government International Bond7.375% 04/08/20310.5%
Petroleos de Venezuela SA9.000% 11/17/20210.5%
Petronas Capital Ltd2.480% 01/28/20320.5%
Saudi Government International Bond5.500% 10/25/20320.5%
Angolan Government International Bond8.250% 05/09/20280.5%
WE Soda Investments Holding PLC9.375% 02/14/20310.5%
Petronas Capital Ltd5.848% 10/03/20540.5%
Nigeria Government International Bond8.250% 09/28/20510.5%
Grupo Nutresa SA9.000% 02/12/20350.5%
Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality10.500% 09/06/20280.5%
Multibank Inc7.750% 01/03/20280.5%
Romanian Government International Bond4.000% 02/14/20510.5%
Republic of South Africa Government International Bond7.100% 11/19/20360.4%
QatarEnergy3.300% 07/12/20510.4%
Paraguay Government International Bond5.850% 01/31/20330.4%
Serbia International Bond6.250% 05/26/20280.4%
Sweihan PV Power Co PJSC3.625% 01/24/20370.4%
Ivory Coast Government International Bond8.075% 03/23/20350.4%
Ghana Government International Bond5.000% 09/14/20270.4%
Corp Nacional del Cobre de Chile6.300% 03/08/20530.4%
FWD Group Holdings Ltd5.836% 09/22/20350.4%
NBK Tier 1 Ltd6.375% 01/10/20310.4%
Tengizchevroil Finance Co International Ltd3.250% 08/15/20300.4%
Saudi Government International Bond5.000% 01/16/20340.4%
Zambia Government International Bond5.750% 04/07/20290.4%
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond4.250% 10/02/20350.4%
UAE International Government Bond3.250% 10/19/20610.4%
Angolan Government International Bond9.125% 11/26/20490.4%
Costa Rica Government International Bond6.550% 03/01/20330.4%
Vale Overseas Ltd6.400% 12/28/20530.4%
Meta Platforms Inc5.500% 11/15/20450.4%
Prosus NV3.832% 02/08/20510.4%
Chile Government International Bond3.800% 04/01/20350.4%
Egypt Government International Bond8.750% 09/30/20510.4%
Peruvian Government International Bond1.862% 12/01/20320.4%
Senegal Government International Bond6.250% 04/29/20320.4%
KSA Ijarah Sukuk Ltd4.250% 09/09/20300.4%
Gaci First Investment Co5.250% 12/29/20290.4%
Finance Department Government of Sharjah3.625% 03/10/20330.4%
Saudi Arabian Oil Co6.375% 12/02/20540.4%
CFAMC IV Co Ltd4.500% 05/29/20290.4%
Banco BBVA Peru SA6.200% 03/07/20290.4%
Turkiye Garanti Bankasi AS8.125% 01/03/20300.3%
Petronas Capital Ltd3.404% 04/28/20610.3%
Meituan5.125% 08/05/20350.3%
Alfa Desarrollo SpA4.550% 03/20/20450.3%
AI Candelaria -spain- SA5.750% 03/29/20310.3%
MGM China Holdings Ltd4.750% 02/01/20270.3%
Morocco Government International Bond4.000% 12/15/20500.3%
Mexico Government International Bond3.771% 05/24/20610.3%
Lebanon Government International Bond6.650% 02/26/20300.3%
Peruvian Government International Bond6.200% 12/30/20540.3%
Serbia International Bond6.000% 06/12/20340.3%
Sri Lanka Government International Bond3.350% 03/02/20320.3%
Sri Lanka Government International Bond3.600% 08/02/20370.3%
Romanian Government International Bond6.750% 07/11/20390.3%
Comision Federal de Electricidad3.348% 02/09/20310.3%
Ukraine Government International Bond4.500% 02/01/20290.3%
Vedanta Resources Finance II PLC9.475% 07/24/20290.3%
Brazilian Government International Bond5.500% 11/06/20300.3%
Petroleos Mexicanos10.000% 11/07/20320.3%
Peruvian Government International Bond5.875% 02/08/20540.3%
Paraguay Government International Bond5.400% 03/19/20490.3%
Mexico Government International Bond6.350% 11/09/20340.3%
Montenegro Government International Bond4.875% 01/01/20320.3%
Gaci First Investment Co4.875% 02/14/20350.3%
Republic of Kenya Government International Bond7.875% 09/26/20320.3%
Romanian Government International Bond7.125% 01/17/20330.3%
Colombia Government International Bond3.750% 09/19/20280.3%
Bahamas Government International Bond8.250% 06/14/20350.3%
YPF Energia Electrica SA7.875% 10/10/20310.3%
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond3.125% 09/30/20490.3%
Wynn Macau Ltd6.750% 08/15/20300.3%
Eagle Funding Luxco Sarl5.500% 02/25/20290.3%
Pertamina Persero PT5.625% 05/20/20430.3%
Petroleos Mexicanos6.625% 06/15/20350.3%
Republic of Kenya Government International Bond9.750% 02/09/20300.3%
Petroleos Mexicanos7.690% 01/23/20500.3%
Samarco Mineracao SA9.500% 06/30/20310.3%
Guatemala Government Bond4.375% 06/05/20270.3%
Guatemala Government Bond6.550% 11/06/20360.3%
Guatemala Government Bond6.875% 02/15/20550.3%
OCP SA6.100% 03/30/20300.3%
Barbados Government International Bond8.000% 02/28/20330.3%
Comision Federal de Electricidad3.875% 07/26/20330.3%
Turkiye Ihracat Kredi Bankasi AS7.500% 02/06/20280.3%
Muthoot Finance Ltd6.375% 10/22/20280.3%
Freeport Indonesia PT4.763% 03/14/20270.3%
Eskom Holdings6.350% 08/10/20280.3%
Saudi Government International Bond5.125% 01/13/20280.3%
Navoi Mining & Metallurgical Combinat6.950% 10/17/20310.2%
Navoiyuran State Enterprise6.700% 07/02/20300.2%
OCP SA5.125% 06/23/20510.2%
Kazakhstan Government International Bond4.714% 04/09/20350.2%
Ukraine Government International Bond4.500% 02/01/20340.2%
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co PJSC4.750% 03/09/20370.2%
Central American Bottling Corp / CBC Bottling Holdco SL / Beliv Holdco SL5.250% 04/27/20290.2%
Bolivian Government International Bond4.500% 02/06/20270.2%
Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC/Cayman Islands5.875% 04/07/20300.2%
El Salvador Government International Bond9.650% 05/13/20540.2%
LD Celulose International GmbH7.950% 01/26/20290.2%
First Quantum Minerals Ltd8.000% 03/01/20300.2%
Endeavour Mining PLC7.000% 05/28/20290.2%
Ukraine Government International Bond4.500% 02/01/20350.2%
Ukraine Government International Bond0.000% 08/01/20410.2%
Nigeria Government International Bond7.375% 09/28/20330.2%
Mexico Government International Bond6.625% 10/29/20370.2%
FIEMEX Energia - Banco Actinver SA Institucion de Banca Multiple7.250% 02/21/20370.2%
Republic of Kenya Government International Bond6.300% 07/19/20330.2%
Ukraine Government International Bond0.000% 02/01/20350.2%
Argentine Republic Government International Bond3.500% 06/04/20330.2%
Baiterek National Managing Holding JSC5.450% 05/08/20280.2%
Banco Nacional de Comercio Exterior SNC/Cayman Islands2.720% 08/11/20260.2%
Comision Ejecutiva Hidroelectrica del Rio Lempa8.650% 10/24/20320.2%
First Quantum Minerals Ltd8.625% 06/01/20280.2%
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT / Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT5.450% 02/15/20300.2%
Guatemala Government Bond3.700% 10/07/20330.2%
Republic of Uzbekistan International Bond6.900% 02/28/20320.2%
Standard Chartered PLC7.875% 03/08/20300.2%
Banco de Credito e Inversiones SA8.750% 05/08/20290.2%
Antofagasta PLC6.250% 02/02/20340.2%
Abu Dhabi Government International Bond5.500% 04/30/20540.2%
Windfall Mining Group Inc / Groupe Minier Windfall Inc5.854% 03/13/20320.2%
Uruguay Government International Bond4.975% 04/11/20540.2%
Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego5.750% 07/09/20340.2%
Czechoslovak Group AS6.500% 07/10/20290.2%
Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC5.250% 10/23/20290.2%
Suriname Government International Bond8.500% 11/06/20350.2%
Sri Lanka Government International Bond3.100% 07/10/20290.2%
Romanian Government International Bond5.875% 01/30/20290.2%
Perusahaan Penerbit SBSN Indonesia III4.700% 06/06/20320.2%
Hanwha Life Insurance Co Ltd6.300% 06/24/20300.2%
Jordan Government International Bond7.500% 01/13/20290.2%
Indonesia Asahan Aluminium PT / Mineral Industri Indonesia Persero PT5.800% 05/15/20500.2%
Guatemala Government Bond6.125% 05/19/20490.2%
Globo Comunicacao e Participacoes S/A4.875% 01/22/20300.2%
Melco Resorts Finance Ltd6.500% 09/24/20300.2%
Pakistan Government International Bond6.875% 12/05/20270.2%
CFE Fibra E5.875% 07/27/20320.2%
Chile Electricity Lux Mpc II Sarl5.580% 04/15/20320.2%
Republic of Kenya Government International Bond8.250% 02/28/20480.2%
Republic of Azerbaijan International Bond3.500% 08/23/20310.2%
Republic of South Africa Government Bond8.000% 01/31/20300.2%
Sri Lanka Government International Bond4.000% 06/07/20270.2%
Mexican Bonos7.750% 05/29/20310.2%
CITGO Petroleum Corp8.375% 10/15/20260.1%
Ukraine Government International Bond4.500% 02/01/20360.1%
Zambia Government International Bond0.500% 12/26/20520.1%
Ukraine Government International Bond0.000% 02/01/20340.1%
Brazil Letras do Tesouro Nacional0.000% 07/01/20270.1%
Turkiye Government Bond37.000% 02/18/20260.1%
Republic of South Africa Government Bond8.875% 02/28/20350.1%
Colombian TES11.000% 08/22/20290.1%
Ghana Government International Bond0.000% 11/20/20270.1%
H World Group Ltd3.000% 05/01/20260.0%
Ukraine Government International Bond0.000% 02/01/20300.0%
Ghana Government International Bond0.000% 04/01/20260.0%
FX USD/EUR 11/25- 11/21/20250.0%
FX USD/EUR 11/25- 11/21/20250.0%
EURO-BOBL FUTURE Dec250.000% 12/10/20250.0%
EURO-BUND FUTURE Dec250.000% 12/10/20250.0%
EURO-SCHATZ FUT Dec250.000% 12/10/20250.0%
US 10YR NOTE (CBT)Dec250.000% 12/19/20250.0%
US 10yr Ultra Fut Dec250.000% 12/19/20250.0%
US 2YR NOTE (CBT) Dec250.000% 12/31/20250.0%
US 5YR NOTE (CBT) Dec250.000% 12/31/20250.0%
US LONG BOND(CBT) Dec250.000% 12/19/20250.0%
US ULTRA BOND CBT Dec250.000% 12/19/20250.0%
MARKIT CDX.EM.44 12/301.000% 12/20/20300.0%

Aggregate holdings are updated monthly, 30 days after month end. Aggregate holdings are presented to illustrate examples of the securities that the Fund has bought and the diversity of the areas in which the Fund may invest, and may not be representative of the Fund's current or future investments. The figures presented are as of the date shown and may change at any time.

Dividends & Cap Gains

Dividends & Cap Gains

Upcoming Dividend Payment Dates

This section lists all anticipated income and Capital Gain distribution dates and any actual distributions are subject to adequacy of earnings and must be approved by the Board of Directors/Trustees. Please note that dates are subject to change.

Record Date Ex-Dividend Date Reinvest & Payable Date
12/30/2025 12/31/2025 12/31/2025

Fees & Expenses

Fees & Expenses

Fund Documents

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Summary Prospectus
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SAI
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The 30-Day Standardized Yield represents net investment income earned by a fund over a 30-day period. It is expressed as an annual percentage rate using a method of calculation adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Yields for other share classes will vary.

 

2

The 30-day Standardized Subsidized yields reflect fee waivers in effect. Without such fee waivers, yields would be reduced.  

 

Average Yield to Maturity is the total rate of return earned when a bond makes all interest payments and repays the original principal.

Distribution Yield is the calculation of cash flow for an investment vehicle, to calculate the distribution yield, the most recent distribution is multiplied by 12 to get an annualized total, which is then divided by the NAV.

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The 30-day Standardized Unsubsidized yield does not reflect fee waivers.

Effective August 1, 2018, the Fund changed its name from Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Currency Fund to Lord Abbett Emerging Markets Bond Fund and transitioned its investment approach from an emerging market currency-oriented strategy to a strategy of investing in a diversified portfolio of emerging market corporate and sovereign bonds. Therefore, the performance and the characteristics for the periods prior to August 1, 2018 are not representative of the Fund's current investment strategy. The change in investment approach may affect the Fund's performance.

 

A Note about Risk: The Fund is subject to the general risks associated with investing in debt securities, including market, credit, liquidity, and interest rate risk. Investing in the bond market is also subject to issuer, call, and inflation risk; investments may be worth more or less than the original cost when redeemed. Bonds issued or guaranteed by foreign governments and governmental entities (commonly referred to as ''sovereign debt'') present risks not associated with investments in other types of bonds. The sovereign government or governmental entity issuing or guaranteeing the debt may be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal owed. The securities markets of emerging market countries tend to be less liquid, especially subject to greater price volatility, have a smaller market capitalization, have less government regulation and may not be subject to as extensive and frequent accounting, financial and other reporting requirements as securities markets in more developed countries. Further, investing in the securities of issuers located in certain emerging countries may present a greater risk of loss resulting from problems in security registration and custody or substantial economic or political disruptions. The Fund may invest substantially in derivatives, which are subject to certain risks such as liquidity, market, and counterparty risk and the risk that a position could not be closed when most advantageous. Investing in derivatives could cause the Fund to lose more than the amount invested. High-yield, lower-rated securities involve greater credit risk, price volatility, illiquidity, and default risk than higher-rated securities. These factors can affect Fund performance.

 

Performance data quoted is historical. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Current performance may be higher or lower than the performance quoted. The investment return and principal value of an investment in the Fund will fluctuate so that shares, on any given day or when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. To obtain performance data current to the most recent quarter-end, go to quarter ending performance on our Website or call Lord Abbett at (888) 522-2388.

 

 

CUSIP identifiers have been provided by CUSIP Global Services, managed on behalf of the American Bankers Association by Standard & Poor’s Financial Services, LLC, and are not for use or dissemination in a manner that would serve as a substitute for any CUSIP service. The CUSIP Database, © 2011 American Bankers Association. “CUSIP” is a registered trademark of the American Bankers Association.

 

The net expense ratio for Class F takes into account a contractual fee waiver/expense reimbursement that currently is scheduled to remain in place through 04/30/2020. For periods when fees and expenses were waived and/or reimbursed, the share class benefited by not bearing such expenses. Without such waivers, performance would have been lower.

 

With Sales Charge - Returns with sales charges reflect applicable fees and expenses and include all distributions reinvested.

 

Without Sales Charge - Returns shown are without sales charges and have all distributions reinvested. If a sales charge had been deducted, the results would have been lower.

 

Returns shown at less than a year reflect aggregate total returns.

 

Double-Digit Returns - instances of high double-digit returns were achieved primarily during favorable market conditions and may not be sustainable over time.   

 

The Emerging Markets Bond Index Global (EMBI® Global): The EMBI Global tracks returns for the US dollar-denominated debt intruments issued by emerging market soverign and quasi-sovereign entities:Brady bonds, loans, Eurobonds.

 

The Emerging Markets Bond Index Global Diversified (EMBI® Global Diversified): The EMBI Global Diversified is a uniquely-weighted version of the EMBI Global. It limits the weights of those index countries with larger debt stocks by only including specified portions of these countries' eligible current face amounts of debt outstanding. The countries covered in the EMBI Global Diversified are identical to those covered by the EMBI Global. 

 

Indexes reflect total return, unless otherwise specified, with all dividends reinvested. Indexes are unmanaged, do not reflect the deduction of fees or expenses, and are not available for direct investment.

 

Lipper Category Average - Peer group averages are based on universes of funds with the same investment objectives. The average return for the peer group is based on the returns of each individual fund within the group for the period shown. This average assumes reinvestment of dividends.

 

Fund Expense Ratio Detail: Reflects expenses for the Fund's fiscal year-end and is subject to change. Fund expenses may fluctuate with market volatility. A substantial reduction in Fund assets (since its most recently completed fiscal year), whether caused by market conditions or significant redemptions or both, will likely cause total operating expenses (as a percentage of Fund assets) to become higher than those shown.

 

 

Lipper Category Average Expense Ratio reflects the average net expenses of Class A shares of all funds with in the peer group based on Lipper data available.

 

The Fund's portfolio is actively managed and portfolio characteristics, such as individual holdings and sector weightings may change significantly over time. The portfolio data is for information only. It does not constitute a recommendation or an offer for a particular security or fund, nor should it be taken as a solicitation or recommendation to buy or sell securities or other investments.  

 

Dividends and Capital Gains: The information presented in this section is intended for general information and is not intended to be relied upon and should not be relied upon, as financial, legal or tax advice for any particular investor. We strongly recommend that you contact your financial, legal or tax advisor regarding your particular tax situation.

The information presented in this section is not written or intended to be used, and cannot be used, for the purpose of avoiding any tax liabilities or penalties.

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