Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD)

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Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD) is up 1.8% since the beginning of the year. EMBD is currently trading at $24 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EMBD shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,159.

Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD) has returned 1.83% so far this year and 9.66% over the past 12 months.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 3, 2020, EMBD's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -6.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, EMBD closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -2.9%.

Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 0.49%, beta of 0.24, and R2 of 0.22 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 03, 2020.

• This ETF participated in 55.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 33.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
• Beta of 0.24 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.22 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
• R2 of 0.22 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

EMBD has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.

EMBD ranks 49 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.

Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF provided a 5.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.35 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF was 24.27%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 474 trading sessions.

The current Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF drawdown is 0.56%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.