SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF (EBND) 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 EBND. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EBND
EBND charges 0.30% annually. There are 4 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 | EBND vs VWOB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | 42.02M | Feb 2023 | EBND vs BEMB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 283.35M | Apr 2021 | EBND vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | EBND vs XEMD | |
| VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | 4.80B | Jul 2010 | EBND vs EMLC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EBND
EBND has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 31. There are 21 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 96 | 26.23M | Nov 2014 | EBND vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 89 | 49.68M | Dec 2022 | EBND vs VEMY | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 87 | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | EBND vs GAEM | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 83 | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | EBND vs KHYB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 81 | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | EBND vs XEMD |
Top Performing EBND Alternatives (YTD)
EBND is at 0.87% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher YTD returns, 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 | EBND vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 5.60% | 26.23M | Nov 2014 | EBND vs CBON | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 3.80% | 262.35M | Oct 2025 | EBND vs EMBX | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.58% | 15.61M | Jun 2018 | EBND vs KHYB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 3.58% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | EBND vs GAEM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EBND
EBND has 7.11% 1-year volatility. There are 20 ETFs 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 | EBND vs KHYB | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.59% | 26.23M | Nov 2014 | EBND vs CBON | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 3.70% | 98.87M | Mar 2012 | EBND vs EMCB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 4.37% | 42.02M | Feb 2023 | EBND vs BEMB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 4.74% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | EBND vs XEMD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EBND
EBND has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.63%. There are 19 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 | EBND vs CBON | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.07% | 98.87M | Mar 2012 | EBND vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | 843.20M | Jun 2022 | EBND vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | 40.62M | Aug 2024 | EBND vs GAEM | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | -3.67% | 42.02M | Feb 2023 | EBND vs BEMB |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $789B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 789.06B | Jan 1993 | EBND vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.25% | 130.32B | Nov 2004 | EBND vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 55 | 22.09% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | EBND vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 10.06% | 51.09B | Sep 2000 | EBND vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 10.15% | 160.81B | Nov 2005 | EBND vs SPYM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 78 | 16.95% | 8.75B | Oct 2015 | EBND vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 76 | 35.03% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | EBND vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 31 | -6.13% | 27.37B | Jun 2018 | EBND vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 5.28% | 23.07B | Dec 1998 | EBND vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.08% | 47.03B | May 2007 | EBND vs BIL |
Often Compared With EBND
Investors most often compare EBND with LEMB, EMB, ELD. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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