BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year Bond ETF (XEMD) Alternatives
BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year Bond ETF (XEMD) 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 XEMD. 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 XEMD
XEMD charges 0.29% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XEMD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | Feb 22, 2023 | XEMD vs BEMB | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.20% | May 31, 2013 | XEMD vs VWOB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | Apr 6, 2021 | XEMD vs EMHC | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bon... | 0.30% | Feb 23, 2011 | XEMD vs EBND | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | Oct 18, 2011 | XEMD vs LEMB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XEMD
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 | XEMD vs CBON | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 89 | Aug 12, 2024 | XEMD vs GAEM | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 86 | Dec 12, 2022 | XEMD vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ... | 83 | Jul 22, 2010 | XEMD vs EMLC | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 83 | Oct 18, 2011 | XEMD vs LEMB |
Top Performing XEMD Alternatives (YTD)
XEMD 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 | XEMD vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 0.75% | Dec 12, 2022 | XEMD vs VEMY | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -0.18% | Mar 8, 2012 | XEMD vs EMCB | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | -0.21% | Oct 6, 2025 | XEMD vs EMBX | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | -0.36% | Sep 27, 2013 | XEMD vs NEMD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XEMD
XEMD 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 | XEMD vs EMTL | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.92% | Nov 10, 2014 | XEMD vs CBON | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 4.71% | Jun 26, 2018 | XEMD vs KHYB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 5.46% | Feb 22, 2023 | XEMD vs BEMB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 5.50% | Aug 12, 2024 | XEMD vs GAEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XEMD
XEMD 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 | XEMD vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.15% | Apr 13, 2016 | XEMD vs EMTL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.43% | Mar 8, 2012 | XEMD vs EMCB | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | Aug 12, 2024 | XEMD vs GAEM | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | -3.76% | Feb 22, 2023 | XEMD vs BEMB |
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