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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

35 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
36B1.DE
iShares J.P. Morgan ESG USD EM Bond UCITS ETFEmerging Markets BondsSep 24, 20180.45%
2.43%
—4.93%
42
3SUD.DE
iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF AccEmerging Markets BondsApr 26, 20190.50%
0.90%
—0.00%
49
ASRC.DE
BNP Paribas Easy JPM ESG EMBI Global Diversified C...Emerging Markets BondsJan 21, 20210.25%
1.68%
—0.00%
60
ASRD.DE
BNP Paribas Easy JPM ESG EMBI Global Diversified C...Emerging Markets BondsJan 21, 20210.25%
0.59%
—0.00%
42
CEB0.DE
iShares China CNY Bond UCITS ETF EUR Hedged DistEmerging Markets BondsApr 4, 20240.40%
1.63%
—1.81%
27
EM1C.DE
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond UCITS ET...Emerging Markets BondsApr 7, 20170.30%
2.30%
—0.00%
41
EMA5.DE
L&G ESG Emerging Markets Government Bond (USD) 0-5...Emerging Markets BondsDec 3, 20200.25%
2.33%
—4.59%
24
EMIE.DE
UBS ETF (LU) J.P. Morgan USD EM IG ESG Diversified...Emerging Markets BondsAug 2, 20190.43%
-0.43%
—0.00%
28
EMIG.DE
UBS ETF (LU) J.P. Morgan USD EM IG ESG Diversified...Emerging Markets BondsAug 2, 20190.45%
1.49%
—0.00%
14
ENDH.DE
L&G ESG Emerging Markets Government Bond (USD) 0-5...Emerging Markets BondsMay 5, 20220.28%
-0.08%
—0.00%
32
FESD.DE
Fidelity Sustainable USD EM Bond UCITS ETFEmerging Markets BondsMar 25, 20210.45%
3.41%
—6.69%
43
FRCK.DE
UBS ETF (LU) Bloomberg USD Emerging Markets Sovere...Emerging Markets BondsApr 29, 20160.28%
1.67%
1.49%
0.00%
61
IS02.DE
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT...Emerging Markets BondsApr 13, 20170.45%
2.97%
—0.00%
52
IS3C.DE
iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond EUR Hedged UCITS E...Emerging Markets BondsJul 8, 20130.50%
-1.63%
-0.58%
0.00%
16
IUS7.DE
iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT...Emerging Markets BondsFeb 15, 20080.45%
2.97%
3.08%
5.80%
51
IUSP.DE
iShares US Property Yield UCITS ETFEmerging Markets BondsJun 20, 20110.40%
-0.08%
2.78%
5.43%
25
JMBE.DE
JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Sovereign Bond UCITS...Emerging Markets BondsOct 10, 20180.39%
0.85%
—0.00%
44
JPBM.DE
JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Sovereign Bond UCITS...Emerging Markets BondsFeb 15, 20180.39%
2.71%
—5.09%
45
SEAB.DE
UBS ETF (LU) J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1...Emerging Markets BondsFeb 28, 20180.38%
1.46%
—0.00%
72
SEAD.DE
UBS ETF (LU) J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1...Emerging Markets BondsNov 29, 20190.38%
0.82%
—5.84%
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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 (91) and CBON (87). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
SymbolNameRisk / Return RankAUMInception
VEMY
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo...
91
21.37MDec 2022
CBON
VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF
87
23.84MNov 2014
GAEM
Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF
86
41.40MAug 2024
KHYB
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF
80
15.69MJun 2018
XEMD
BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year...
79
921.62MJun 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.
SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
EMHY
iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF
4.18%
591.46MApr 2012
EMBX
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF
3.72%
242.06MOct 2025
EMBD
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
2.84%
256.41MJun 2020
ELD
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund
2.11%
132.95MAug 2010
EMCB
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund
2.04%
99.06MMar 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.
SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
BEMB
Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon...0.18%42.64MFeb 2023
VWOB
Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF0.20%6.50BMay 2013
EMHC
SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF0.23%262.73MApr 2021
XEMD
BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year...0.29%921.62MJun 2022
EMLC
VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ...0.30%4.88BJul 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.
SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
VEMY
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo...8.41%21.37MDec 2022
KHYB
KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF8.16%15.69MJun 2018
GAEM
Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF7.54%41.40MAug 2024
BEMB
Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon...6.90%42.64MFeb 2023
EMHY
iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF6.43%591.46MApr 2012

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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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