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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.
HYEM has a 0.40% expense ratio, 405 bonds, strong exposure to China, and BBB-CCC rated debt with a duration under 5 years. The spread between emerging market high-yield and investment-grade bond yields has narrowed to concerning lows. The threat of tariffs could lead to rising yields, which would push prices down.
Risk-tolerant investors searching for income and the potential for added upside with bonds have long turned to high-yield corporate debt and related ETFs. However, that focus has largely been limited to domestic offerings.