Goldman Sachs Access Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF (GEMD) Alternatives
Goldman Sachs Access Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF (GEMD) 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 GEMD. 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 GEMD
GEMD charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GEMD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | Feb 22, 2023 | GEMD vs BEMB | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 31, 2013 | GEMD vs VWOB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | Apr 6, 2021 | GEMD vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | Jun 28, 2022 | GEMD vs XEMD | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bon... | 0.30% | Feb 23, 2011 | GEMD vs EBND |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GEMD
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 | GEMD vs CBON | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 91 | Jun 28, 2022 | GEMD vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 89 | Aug 12, 2024 | GEMD vs GAEM | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 86 | Dec 12, 2022 | GEMD vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ... | 83 | Jul 22, 2010 | GEMD vs EMLC |
Top Performing GEMD Alternatives (YTD)
GEMD 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 | GEMD vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2022 | GEMD vs VEMY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -0.18% | Mar 8, 2012 | GEMD vs EMCB | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | -0.21% | Oct 6, 2025 | GEMD vs EMBX | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | -0.36% | Sep 27, 2013 | GEMD vs NEMD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GEMD
GEMD 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 | GEMD vs EMTL | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.92% | Nov 10, 2014 | GEMD vs CBON | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 4.71% | Jun 26, 2018 | GEMD vs KHYB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 5.46% | Feb 22, 2023 | GEMD vs BEMB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 5.50% | Aug 12, 2024 | GEMD vs GAEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GEMD
GEMD 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 | GEMD vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.15% | Apr 13, 2016 | GEMD vs EMTL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.43% | Mar 8, 2012 | GEMD vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | Jun 28, 2022 | GEMD vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | Aug 12, 2024 | GEMD vs GAEM |
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Often Compared With GEMD
What investors most often compare with GEMD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Short Term International T... | International Government Bonds | 31 | -1.47% | Jan 15, 2009 | GEMD vs BWZ | |
| S&P 500 Index | 74 | -4.63% | — | GEMD vs ^GSPC | ||
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays International Treasury Bon... | International Government Bonds | 21 | -2.24% | Oct 2, 2007 | GEMD vs BWX | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.92% | May 9, 2022 | GEMD vs GABF | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta Emerging Markets Equity E... | Emerging Markets Equities | 85 | 3.80% | Sep 29, 2015 | GEMD vs GEM | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | Emerging Markets Bonds | 83 | -1.85% | Oct 18, 2011 | GEMD vs LEMB |
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