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VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
12/04/2025: HYEM (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 13.93% | Avg. Invested days 64 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  3.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 12/04/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.76 | 52 Weeks Range 17.91 - 19.82 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 17.91 - 19.82 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
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VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index. It invests primarily in U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield bonds from emerging market issuers.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck is a well-established asset manager with a long history of providing specialized investment strategies and a generally positive reputation.
Management Expertise
VanEck has a dedicated fixed income team with experience in emerging markets debt.
Investment Objective
Goal
To replicate the price and yield performance of the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index.
Composition The ETF holds U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield bonds issued by corporations in emerging market countries.
Market Position
Market Share: HYEM holds a substantial, but not dominant, market share in the emerging market high yield bond ETF category.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 1594000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF (EMHY)
- Xtrackers Emerging Markets Bond - Interest Rate Hedged ETF (EMBH)
Competitive Landscape
The emerging market high yield bond ETF space is moderately competitive. HYEM benefits from VanEck's experience in specialized ETFs, but faces competition from larger issuers like BlackRock (iShares). Its performance is dictated by holdings and expense ratio, it could outperform competitors through security selection.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is not provided, and is highly sensitive to when the request is submitted relative to market conditions.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared against the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.4
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average trading volume is adequate for most investors, suggesting sufficient liquidity.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is typically tight, indicating reasonable trading costs.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Emerging market economic growth, interest rate movements in the US and emerging markets, and geopolitical risks affect HYEM.
Growth Trajectory
HYEM's growth is tied to investor demand for emerging market high-yield debt and VanEck's ability to attract assets.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
HYEM benefits from VanEck's specialized knowledge in emerging markets and fixed income, offering investors a targeted exposure to high-yield bonds. The ETF's relatively long track record provides confidence. The focus on USD-denominated debt may be advantageous. VanEck's marketing and distribution can support HYEM's growth.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Emerging market high-yield bonds are generally more volatile than developed market investment-grade bonds.
Market Risk
HYEM is subject to credit risk, interest rate risk, currency risk (although less so as the bonds are USD-denominated), and emerging market political/economic risks.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
The ideal investor is seeking higher yields and willing to accept the elevated risks associated with emerging market high-yield debt.
Market Risk
HYEM is suitable for investors with a higher risk tolerance seeking income, with a time horizon long enough to ride out potential market fluctuations.
Summary
The VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) offers exposure to US dollar-denominated high-yield bonds from emerging market issuers. It tracks the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index and is managed by VanEck. While offering higher yields than investment grade bonds, HYEM comes with inherent risks, particularly related to the creditworthiness of emerging market issuers. HYEM is more appropriate for investors with a higher risk tolerance. It is one of the larger, more liquid ETF's in the space.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck
- iShares
- Xtrackers
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investment involves risk, including the potential loss of principal.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
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About VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index is comprised of U.S. dollar denominated bonds issued by non-sovereign emerging market issuers that have a below investment grade rating and that are issued in the major domestic and Eurobond markets.
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