The Best Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs.
Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs invest in fixed-income securities from emerging market countries, offering investors exposure to diversified bond portfolios. These ETFs provide potentially higher yields than developed market bonds but carry additional risks, such as currency, political, and credit risks. Including these ETFs in a portfolio can help balance risk and reward while offering opportunities for higher income generation and diversification.
- Number of ETFs
- 25
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.47%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 5.65%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 9.86%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 64 / 100
The Best Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs
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Best Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VEMY (92) and CBON (91).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 92 | 27.50M | Dec 2022 | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 91 | 23.78M | Nov 2014 | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 89 | 41.32M | Aug 2024 | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 81 | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 80 | 15.78M | Jun 2018 |
Best-Performing Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs is EMHY (4.41%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 9.86% and an average 5-year return of 2.03%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF | 4.41% | 601.10M | Apr 2012 | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 4.12% | 239.29M | Oct 2025 | |
| Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 3.08% | 257.18M | Jun 2020 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund | 2.70% | 138.39M | Aug 2010 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 2.19% | 6.60B | May 2013 |
Lowest-Cost Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs is VWOB (0.15%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.47%, Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.15% | 6.60B | May 2013 | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | 42.78M | Feb 2023 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 266.45M | Apr 2021 | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | |
| VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ... | 0.30% | 4.87B | Jul 2010 |
Highest-Yield Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs is VEMY (8.22%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.65%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 8.22% | 27.50M | Dec 2022 | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 8.13% | 15.78M | Jun 2018 | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 6.85% | 42.78M | Feb 2023 | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond E... | 6.65% | 354.94M | Nov 2014 | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 6.53% | 41.32M | Aug 2024 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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