L&G Emerging Markets Government Bond (USD) 0-5 Year Screened UCITS ETF USD (Dist) (EMD5.L) 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 EMD5.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMD5.L
EMD5.L charges 0.25% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 0.23% | 1.54B | Dec 2016 | EMD5.L vs VDET.L | |
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 0.23% | 1.54B | Feb 2019 | EMD5.L vs VDEA.L | |
| Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS E... | 0.24% | — | Oct 2019 | EMD5.L vs CBND.L | |
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 0.25% | 498.81M | Dec 2016 | EMD5.L vs VEMT.L | |
| Invesco Emerging Markets USD Bond UCITS ETF Dist | 0.25% | 64.86M | Nov 2017 | EMD5.L vs PEMD.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMD5.L
EMD5.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 39 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS E... | 92 | — | Oct 2019 | EMD5.L vs CBND.L | |
| UBS J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1-5 UCITS ... | 90 | 352.13M | Nov 2019 | EMD5.L vs UBXX.L | |
| Xtrackers USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF 2D | 82 | 464.65M | May 2018 | EMD5.L vs XUEM.L | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT... | 81 | — | Apr 2017 | EMD5.L vs JPEE.L | |
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | 80 | 105.40M | Jul 2021 | EMD5.L vs DRGN.L |
Top Performing EMD5.L Alternatives (YTD)
EMD5.L is at -0.96% YTD. There are 44 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 5.08%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares China CNY Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 5.08% | — | Jul 2019 | EMD5.L vs CNYB.L | |
| Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS E... | 4.87% | — | Oct 2019 | EMD5.L vs CBND.L | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT... | 4.78% | — | Apr 2017 | EMD5.L vs JPEE.L | |
| iShares China CNY Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) | 3.55% | — | Feb 2021 | EMD5.L vs CYGB.L | |
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | 3.18% | 105.40M | Jul 2021 | EMD5.L vs DRGN.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMD5.L
EMD5.L has 3.97% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares China CNY Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) | 2.71% | — | Feb 2021 | EMD5.L vs CYGB.L | |
| UBS J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1-5 UCITS ... | 2.87% | 352.13M | Nov 2019 | EMD5.L vs UBXX.L | |
| Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS E... | 3.11% | — | Oct 2019 | EMD5.L vs CBND.L | |
| L&G Emerging Markets Corporate Bond (USD) Screened... | 3.39% | — | May 2021 | EMD5.L vs EMAU.L | |
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | 3.50% | 105.40M | Jul 2021 | EMD5.L vs DRGN.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMD5.L
EMD5.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.29%. There are 9 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.69%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares China CNY Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedged (Dist) | -0.69% | — | Feb 2021 | EMD5.L vs CYGB.L | |
| Goldman Sachs Access China Government Bond UCITS E... | -0.99% | — | Oct 2019 | EMD5.L vs CBND.L | |
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | -1.46% | 105.40M | Jul 2021 | EMD5.L vs DRGN.L | |
| UBS J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1-5 UCITS ... | -1.93% | 352.13M | Nov 2019 | EMD5.L vs UBXX.L | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan $ EM Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (... | -2.21% | — | May 2018 | EMD5.L vs EMCA.L |
Other ETFs from L&G
The 10 most viewed L&G ETFs shown here include LDGL.L, AUCO.L, RTWO.L and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Global Quality Dividends UCITS ETF USD Distrib... | Global Equity Income | — | — | — | Nov 2025 | EMD5.L vs LDGL.L | |
| L&G Gold Mining UCITS ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -14.70% | 819.67M | Nov 2008 | EMD5.L vs AUCO.L | |
| L&G Russell 2000 US Small Cap Quality UCITS ETF US... | Small Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 20.10% | 214.09M | Sep 2008 | EMD5.L vs RTWO.L | |
| L&G New Energy Commodities UCITS ETF USD Acc | Commodities | 35 | 9.29% | — | Apr 2024 | EMD5.L vs ETRA.L | |
| L&G Hydrogen Economy UCITS ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 68 | 30.29% | 455.10M | Feb 2021 | EMD5.L vs HTWG.L | |
| L&G Cyber Security UCITS ETF | Cybersecurity | 53 | 47.11% | 2.64B | Sep 2015 | EMD5.L vs ISPY.L | |
| L&G Global Equity UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 10.31% | 1.52B | Nov 2018 | EMD5.L vs LGGL.L | |
| L&G Japan Equity UCITS ETF | Japan Equities | 60 | 15.08% | — | Nov 2018 | EMD5.L vs LGJP.L | |
| L&G Pharma Breakthrough UCITS ETF - USD Accumulati... | Health & Biotech Equities | 67 | 8.27% | — | Jan 2018 | EMD5.L vs BIOT.L | |
| L&G DAX Daily 2x Long UCITS ETF EUR (Acc) | Leveraged Equities, Europe Equities | 9 | -1.16% | — | Jun 2009 | EMD5.L vs DEL2.L |
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