Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD) Alternatives
Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD) 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 EMBD. 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 EMBD
EMBD charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EMBD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | Feb 22, 2023 | EMBD vs BEMB | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 31, 2013 | EMBD vs VWOB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | Apr 6, 2021 | EMBD vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | Jun 28, 2022 | EMBD vs XEMD | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bon... | 0.30% | Feb 23, 2011 | EMBD vs EBND |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMBD
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 | EMBD vs CBON | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 91 | Jun 28, 2022 | EMBD vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 89 | Aug 12, 2024 | EMBD vs GAEM | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 86 | Dec 12, 2022 | EMBD vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ... | 83 | Jul 22, 2010 | EMBD vs EMLC |
Top Performing EMBD Alternatives (YTD)
EMBD 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 | EMBD vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2022 | EMBD vs VEMY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -0.18% | Mar 8, 2012 | EMBD vs EMCB | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | -0.21% | Oct 6, 2025 | EMBD vs EMBX | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | -0.36% | Sep 27, 2013 | EMBD vs NEMD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMBD
EMBD 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 | EMBD vs EMTL | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.92% | Nov 10, 2014 | EMBD vs CBON | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 4.71% | Jun 26, 2018 | EMBD vs KHYB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 5.46% | Feb 22, 2023 | EMBD vs BEMB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 5.50% | Aug 12, 2024 | EMBD vs GAEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMBD
EMBD 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 | EMBD vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.15% | Apr 13, 2016 | EMBD vs EMTL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.43% | Mar 8, 2012 | EMBD vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | Jun 28, 2022 | EMBD vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | Aug 12, 2024 | EMBD vs GAEM |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | EMBD vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | EMBD vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | EMBD vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | EMBD vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | EMBD vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | EMBD vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | EMBD vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | EMBD vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | EMBD vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | EMBD vs DAX |
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