
Under normal market conditions, this ETF primarily allocates its capital to U.S. dollar-denominated debt instruments from developing economies. Specifically, a minimum of 80% of its overall net assets (which may include funds borrowed for investment purposes) will be dedicated to these emerging market bonds. The portfolio aims for an average maturity period of one to ten years. This exposure can be gained directly or indirectly, for example, through the use of derivatives. It's important to note that the fund maintains a non-diversified investment strategy.
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Investors are returning to the bond market in force, driving fixed-income ETFs toward another record year as higher yields make bonds attractive for income-seeking investors once again.

BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year Bond ETF targets U.S. dollar-denominated EM sovereign and quasi-sovereign bonds with capped duration. XEMD boasts a strong recent performance: +13.6% in 2025 YTD and a portfolio split roughly 50/50 between investment-grade and sub-investment-grade debt. Current EM credit spreads are historically tight, limiting immediate upside; XEMD is rated 'Hold' pending more attractive entry points.

Geopolitical and economic uncertainty — and gold touching $4,000 an ounce — is pushing income-seeking investors back toward the best bond ETFs.

Recent data is highlighting why investors should consider adding more exposure to emerging markets. S&P Global research found that at the end of April, the Emerging Market PMI Output Index was sitting at 53.6.

Emerging markets debt proved sturdy in 2023. And more of the same could be on the way this year.