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
- 0.48%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 5.71%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 10.28%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 59 / 100
The Best Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Inde... | Emerging Markets Bonds | Apr 12, 2011 | 0.53% | 0.81% | 1.44% | 4.97% | 42 |
Best Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are VEMY (91) and CBON (87).
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... | 91 | 21.37M | Dec 2022 | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 87 | 23.84M | Nov 2014 | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 86 | 41.40M | Aug 2024 | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 80 | 15.69M | Jun 2018 | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 79 | 921.62M | Jun 2022 |
Best-Performing Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs is EMHY (4.18%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs show an average 1-year return of 10.28% and an average 5-year return of 1.71%, 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 | 4.18% | 591.46M | Apr 2012 | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 3.72% | 242.06M | Oct 2025 | |
| Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 2.84% | 256.41M | Jun 2020 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund | 2.11% | 132.95M | Aug 2010 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.04% | 99.06M | Mar 2012 |
Lowest-Cost Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs is BEMB (0.18%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.48%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | 42.64M | Feb 2023 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.20% | 6.50B | May 2013 | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 262.73M | Apr 2021 | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 921.62M | Jun 2022 | |
| VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ... | 0.30% | 4.88B | Jul 2010 |
Highest-Yield Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs
The top Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs is VEMY (8.41%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Bonds ETFs show an average dividend yield of 5.71%, 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... | 8.41% | 21.37M | Dec 2022 | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 8.16% | 15.69M | Jun 2018 | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 7.54% | 41.40M | Aug 2024 | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 6.90% | 42.64M | Feb 2023 | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF | 6.43% | 591.46M | Apr 2012 |
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