# VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Multi-Asset
- Strategy: Passive Index · Inception: 2012-05-08

VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Van Eck Associates Corporation. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of global emerging region. It invests in U.S. dollar denominated high yield bonds issued by non-sovereign entities. It seeks to track the performance of the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index and ICE BofA Global Broad Market Plus Index, by using representative sampling technique. VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF was formed on May 8, 201...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $19.35 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Assets Under Management | $507.0M |
| NAV | $19.35 |
| Holdings Count | 532 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 7.06% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.37 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $19.20 – $20.36 |
| Beta | 0.51 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1135 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-01
- Pay date: 2026-10-06

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does HYEM invest in?

VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF is an exchange traded fund launched and managed by Van Eck Associates Corporation. The fund invests in the fixed income markets of global emerging region. It invests in U.S. dollar denominated high yield bonds issued by non-sovereign entities. It seeks to track the performance of the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index and ICE BofA Global Broad Market Plus Index, by using representative sampling technique. VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF was formed on May 8, 2012 and is domiciled in the United States.

### What is the expense ratio of HYEM?

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) charges an expense ratio of 0.40%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### What is HYEM's dividend yield?

HYEM's trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.06%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### How big is HYEM?

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) manages $507.0M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is HYEM actively managed or an index fund?

HYEM is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (HYEM's is 0.40%) because there's no security selection cost.

### When was HYEM launched?

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) launched in May 2012 and is managed by VanEck.

### Does HYEM pay a dividend?

Yes, VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 7.06%. Full dividend history is on this page.

### How often does HYEM pay dividends?

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### When is HYEM's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for HYEM was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will HYEM's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.40% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does HYEM charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from HYEM's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does HYEM cost more than a fund like VOO?

HYEM is a passive index fund (current expense ratio 0.40%). Differences from broad-market ETFs like VOO usually come from index licensing fees, asset class (bond funds typically run cheaper than equity), or fund scale (smaller funds spread fixed operating costs across less AUM).

### Are there cheaper alternatives to HYEM?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as HYEM (0.40%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hyem
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hyem/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hyem/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hyem/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/hyem/peers

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