Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (BEMB) belongs to the Emerging Markets Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BEMB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BEMB
BEMB charges 0.18% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.15% | 6.80B | May 2013 | BEMB vs VWOB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 283.35M | Apr 2021 | BEMB vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | BEMB vs XEMD | |
| VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | 4.80B | Jul 2010 | BEMB vs EMLC | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | 715.41M | Oct 2011 | BEMB vs LEMB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BEMB
BEMB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 7 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 95 | 26.23M | Nov 2014 | BEMB vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 89 | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | BEMB vs VEMY | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 87 | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | BEMB vs GAEM | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 82 | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | BEMB vs KHYB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 80 | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | BEMB vs XEMD |
Top Performing BEMB Alternatives (YTD)
BEMB is at 1.08% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.07%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 6.07% | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | BEMB vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 5.40% | 26.23M | Nov 2014 | BEMB vs CBON | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 4.30% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | BEMB vs GAEM | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | 3.92% | 137.00M | Sep 2013 | BEMB vs NEMD | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 3.91% | 262.35M | Oct 2025 | BEMB vs EMBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BEMB
BEMB has 4.37% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.48% | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | BEMB vs KHYB | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.59% | 26.23M | Nov 2014 | BEMB vs CBON | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 3.71% | 98.87M | Mar 2012 | BEMB vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 4.77% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | BEMB vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 4.92% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | BEMB vs GAEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BEMB
BEMB has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.67%. There are 4 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | -1.34% | 26.23M | Nov 2014 | BEMB vs CBON | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.07% | 98.87M | Mar 2012 | BEMB vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | BEMB vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | BEMB vs GAEM | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | -3.97% | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | BEMB vs KHYB |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | BEMB vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | BEMB vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | BEMB vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | BEMB vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | BEMB vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | BEMB vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | BEMB vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | BEMB vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | BEMB vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | BEMB vs ACWI |
Often Compared With BEMB
Investors most often compare BEMB with AVRE, SCYB, AAA. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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