WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (EMCB) 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 EMCB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMCB
EMCB charges 0.60% annually. There are 20 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% | 6.60B | May 2013 | EMCB vs VWOB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | 42.42M | Feb 2023 | EMCB vs BEMB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 279.36M | Apr 2021 | EMCB vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | EMCB vs XEMD | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | 757.07M | Oct 2011 | EMCB vs LEMB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMCB
EMCB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 15 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 93 | 47.30M | Dec 2022 | EMCB vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 93 | 23.74M | Nov 2014 | EMCB vs CBON | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 88 | 41.07M | Aug 2024 | EMCB vs GAEM | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 84 | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | EMCB vs XEMD | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 81 | 15.67M | Jun 2018 | EMCB vs KHYB |
Top Performing EMCB Alternatives (YTD)
EMCB is at 1.95% YTD. There are 12 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 6.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 6.41% | 47.30M | Dec 2022 | EMCB vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 5.20% | 23.74M | Nov 2014 | EMCB vs CBON | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 3.89% | 41.07M | Aug 2024 | EMCB vs GAEM | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | 3.89% | 134.51M | Sep 2013 | EMCB vs NEMD | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF | 3.40% | 38.40M | Oct 2025 | EMCB vs BREM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMCB
EMCB has 3.65% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | 2.27% | 68.17M | Apr 2016 | EMCB vs EMTL | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.45% | 15.67M | Jun 2018 | EMCB vs KHYB | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.52% | 23.74M | Nov 2014 | EMCB vs CBON | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 4.31% | 42.42M | Feb 2023 | EMCB vs BEMB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 4.72% | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | EMCB vs XEMD |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMCB
EMCB has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.07%. There are 2 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% | 23.74M | Nov 2014 | EMCB vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.00% | 68.17M | Apr 2016 | EMCB vs EMTL | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | EMCB vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | 41.07M | Aug 2024 | EMCB vs GAEM | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | -3.67% | 42.42M | Feb 2023 | EMCB vs BEMB |
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Often Compared With EMCB
Investors most often compare EMCB with HYDB, EMLC, PGHY. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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