HYEM vs. ESHY

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

HYEM (VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF) and ESHY (Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF) are both High Yield Bonds funds - HYEM tracks the BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index while ESHY tracks the JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. Both are passively managed. HYEM charges 0.40%/yr vs 0.20%/yr for ESHY.

Performance

HYEM vs. ESHY - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) and Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

HYEM

• 1D: -0.15%
• 1M: 1.26%
• YTD: 4.28%
• 6M: 4.29%
• 1Y: 9.50%
• 3Y*: 10.35%
• 5Y*: 2.95%
• 10Y*: 4.64%

ESHY

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

HYEM vs. ESHY - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
HYEM VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF	2.60%
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

HYEM vs. ESHY — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

HYEM

HYEM Risk / Return Rank: 74
HYEM Sharpe Ratio Rank: 71
HYEM Sortino Ratio Rank: 75
HYEM Omega Ratio Rank: 76
HYEM Calmar Ratio Rank: 73
HYEM Martin Ratio Rank: 77

ESHY

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

HYEM vs. ESHY - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) and Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF (ESHY). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	HYEM	ESHY	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	2.17	—	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	3.15	—	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	1.42	—	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	3.50	—	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	14.23	—	—

Drawdowns

HYEM vs. ESHY - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum HYEM drawdown since its inception was -30.96%, which is greater than ESHY's maximum drawdown of 0.00%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for HYEM and ESHY.

Drawdown Indicators

	HYEM	ESHY	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-30.96%	0.00%	-30.96%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	-2.73%	—	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	-5.23%	—	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	-26.29%	—	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	-30.96%	—	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-0.20%	0.00%	-0.20%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-4.38%	0.00%	-4.38%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	0.67%	—	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	HYEM	ESHY	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	1.14%	—	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	3.25%	—	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	4.40%	0.00%	+4.40%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	7.51%	0.00%	+7.51%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	9.27%	0.00%	+9.27%

HYEM vs. ESHY - Expense Ratio Comparison

HYEM has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is higher than ESHY's 0.20% expense ratio.

Dividends

HYEM vs. ESHY - Dividend Comparison

HYEM's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.50%, while ESHY has not paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
ESHY Xtrackers J.P. Morgan ESG USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%
HYEM VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF	6.50%	6.67%	6.34%	6.27%	6.47%	5.33%	5.56%	6.14%	5.71%	5.86%	6.25%	7.64%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, HYEM or ESHY?

On fees, ESHY is cheaper at 0.20% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, HYEM or ESHY?

ESHY is cheaper with a 0.20% expense ratio, compared with 0.40% for HYEM.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, HYEM or ESHY?

HYEM has the higher dividend yield at 6.50%, compared with 0.00% for ESHY.

What is the main difference between HYEM and ESHY?

HYEM tracks BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index, while ESHY tracks JPMorgan ESG DM Corporate High Yield USD Index. They also come from different issuers: VanEck and Deutsche Bank. Their fees differ too: 0.40% for HYEM and 0.20% for ESHY.