SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF (EBND) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EBND
EBND charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EBND alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | Feb 22, 2023 | EBND vs BEMB | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 31, 2013 | EBND vs VWOB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | Apr 6, 2021 | EBND vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | Jun 28, 2022 | EBND vs XEMD | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | Oct 18, 2011 | EBND vs LEMB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EBND
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 93 | Nov 10, 2014 | EBND vs CBON | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 91 | Jun 28, 2022 | EBND vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 89 | Aug 12, 2024 | EBND vs GAEM | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 86 | Dec 12, 2022 | EBND vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ... | 83 | Jul 22, 2010 | EBND vs EMLC |
Top Performing EBND Alternatives (YTD)
EBND alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 2.36% | Nov 10, 2014 | EBND vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2022 | EBND vs VEMY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -0.18% | Mar 8, 2012 | EBND vs EMCB | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | -0.21% | Oct 6, 2025 | EBND vs EMBX | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | -0.36% | Sep 27, 2013 | EBND vs NEMD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EBND
EBND alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | 2.84% | Apr 13, 2016 | EBND vs EMTL | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.92% | Nov 10, 2014 | EBND vs CBON | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 4.71% | Jun 26, 2018 | EBND vs KHYB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 5.46% | Feb 22, 2023 | EBND vs BEMB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 5.50% | Aug 12, 2024 | EBND vs GAEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EBND
EBND alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | -1.66% | Nov 10, 2014 | EBND vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.15% | Apr 13, 2016 | EBND vs EMTL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.43% | Mar 8, 2012 | EBND vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | Jun 28, 2022 | EBND vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | Aug 12, 2024 | EBND vs GAEM |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | EBND vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | EBND vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | EBND vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | EBND vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | EBND vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | EBND vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | EBND vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | EBND vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | EBND vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | EBND vs DIA |
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