VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF (CBON) 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 CBON. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CBON
CBON charges 0.50% annually. There are 12 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.15% | 6.80B | May 2013 | CBON vs VWOB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | 42.02M | Feb 2023 | CBON vs BEMB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 283.35M | Apr 2021 | CBON vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | CBON vs XEMD | |
| VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | 4.80B | Jul 2010 | CBON vs EMLC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CBON
CBON has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 96. No ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 89 | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | CBON vs VEMY | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 87 | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | CBON vs GAEM | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 83 | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | CBON vs KHYB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 81 | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | CBON vs XEMD | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 79 | 262.35M | Oct 2025 | CBON vs EMBX |
Top Performing CBON Alternatives (YTD)
CBON is at 5.60% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 5.65%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 5.65% | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | CBON vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 3.80% | 262.35M | Oct 2025 | CBON vs EMBX | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.58% | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | CBON vs KHYB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 3.58% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | CBON vs GAEM | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | 3.47% | 137.00M | Sep 2013 | CBON vs NEMD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CBON
CBON has 3.59% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.47% | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | CBON vs KHYB | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 3.70% | 98.87M | Mar 2012 | CBON vs EMCB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 4.37% | 42.02M | Feb 2023 | CBON vs BEMB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 4.74% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | CBON vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 4.87% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | CBON vs GAEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CBON
CBON has a 1-year max drawdown of -1.34%. No ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.07% | 98.87M | Mar 2012 | CBON vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | CBON vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | CBON vs GAEM | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | -3.67% | 42.02M | Feb 2023 | CBON vs BEMB | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | -3.97% | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | CBON vs KHYB |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 50.09% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | CBON vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -13.61% | 22.65B | May 2006 | CBON vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 10 | -13.99% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | CBON vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 37 | -16.16% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | CBON vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | 4.36% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | CBON vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 65 | 44.20% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | CBON vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 31 | -10.75% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | CBON vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -7.38% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | CBON vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.10% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | CBON vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | CBON vs FLTR |
Often Compared With CBON
Investors most often compare CBON with PICB, GRNB, CEW. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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