

Diversifying into foreign bond markets has been a win for US investors this year, based on a review of a set of ETFs through Aug. 27's close. The Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF, a proxy for government and investment‑grade corporates, is essentially flat, posting a fractional 0.2% rise.

Ferguson Shapiro LLC purchased a new position in shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYEM) in the undefined quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm purchased 82,456 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately

Emerging market bonds offered some of the highest dividend yields in prior years. Returns were quite good too. Conditions for these securities have worsened, leading to comparatively weaker dividend yields and expected returns. HYEM is a high-yield emerging market bond ETF, negatively impacted by these trends.

Farther Finance Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYEM) by 684.1% in the undefined quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 33,450 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 29,184 shares

Envestnet Asset Management Inc. lessened its position in VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYEM) by 27.5% during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 72,269 shares of the company's stock after selling 27,364 shares during the period. Envestnet Asset Management

Today's market environment is pushing investors to look beyond traditional fixed income for higher yield. VanEck's income-focused ETFs provide access across asset classes.

Focus Financial Network Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYEM) during the undefined quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the SEC. The firm acquired 38,139 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $765,000. Focus Financial Network Inc. owned approximately

HYEM offers a 7% yield based on dollar-denominated sub investment grade bonds from emerging markets. HYEM is diversified in countries and sectors, with a focus on Latin America and financials. The fund's value and distributions have steadily declined, resulting in significant inflation-adjusted losses over the past decade.