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HYEM
US92189F3534
Passive ETFFixed Income

HYEM ETF · VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF

The HYEM Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by VanEck. It is built to track an index: ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index. The HYEM ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 512 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofEM Corporate Bonds1M perf.+1.84%
Last price
$20.13
-0.02%
1M perf.
+2.50%
1M flows
+€15M
AuM
€428M
E/R
0.4%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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HYEM
$20.13
-0.02%

Performance & flows

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January 20, 2026 → April 20, 2026
0-1.00-0.500.000.501.001.50%FEBMARAPRFEBMARAPR
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HYEM
$20.04
+1.65%
EM Corporate Bonds
+1.43%

Historic performance and flows

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Perf.
+2.50%
+1.65%
+11.44%
+33.61%
+16.27%
+2.64%
+2.64%
+2.28%
Flows

Key fund info

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Main characteristics
Issuer
CUSIP
92189F353
ISIN
US92189F3534
AuM
€428M
E/R
0.4%
Replication rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
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NAV
4/20/2026
$20.12
1D NAV change
+0.09%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Optimized sampling
No. of holdings
512
Inception date
5/8/2012
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Product type
Benchmark
ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The VanEck Vectors 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 BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index, which is comprised of U.S. dollar-denominated bonds issued by non-sovereign emerging markets issuers that are rated below investment grade and that are issued in the major domestic and Eurobond markets.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

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Returns
+1.65%
+11.44%
+33.61%
+16.27%
Volatility
Perf./Volatility
Max drawdown
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure

Countries
USA
20.85%
Brazil
7.52%
Turkey
7.50%
Argentina
6.55%
India
5.85%
Hong Kong
5.26%
Mexico
4.67%
Colombia
4.53%
Unavailable
3.30%
Other
33.98%
Sectors
Oil and gas extraction and refining
15.27%
Power
8.51%
Banks
8.41%
Communication services
3.82%
Casinos and gambling
3.67%
Other financial institutions
2.99%
Chemical and petrochemical industry
2.63%
Domestic and commercial construction
2.62%
Unavailable
23.48%
Other
28.60%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 512
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
Buenos Aires (province), 6.625% 1sep2037, USD (A)
Samarco Mineracao, 0% 30jun2031, USD
US40055CAB90
US25381MAA53
YPF, 8.25% 17jan2034, USD
US40055CAA18
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, 4.1% 1oct2046, USD
Ecopetrol, 8.875% 13jan2033, USD
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Latam Airlines, 7.875% 15apr2030, USD
Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD
Wynn Macau, 5.625% 26aug2028, USD
First Quantum Minerals, 8.625% 1jun2031, USD
Teva Pharmaceutical Industries, 6.75% 1mar2028, USD
Ecopetrol, 8.375% 19jan2036, USD
Pemex, 6.7% 16feb2032, USD
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Sustainability

Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG

ESG Consensus® by Conser

Data as of February 27, 2026
Methodology

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ESG Consensus®
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ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.


HYEM’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.

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Holdings review
61.71% of holdings have positive scoring
38.30% of holdings have negative scoring
6.85%
37.79%
17.07%
14.14%
21.70%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Issuer

VanEck
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Number of funds
177
Total AuM
€188.26B
Expense ratio range
0.07% - 12.86%
Average expense ratio
0.6717%
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Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.

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Frequently asked questions about HYEM

What does VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, HYEM, invest in?

HYEM is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Emerging markets High Yield Corporate Bonds.

Which benchmark or index does HYEM replicate?

HYEM tracks the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of HYEM?

HYEM carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.4%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was HYEM launched?

HYEM was introduced to the market on May 8, 2012. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of HYEM?

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF, HYEM, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of HYEM?

HYEM oversees €428M in assets as of April 20, 2026.

How has HYEM performed lately?

Based on data from April 20, 2026, HYEM returned 2.50% over the past month, 1.65% over the last three months and 2.28% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for HYEM?

As of April 20, 2026, HYEM recorded net flows of +€15M over the last month and +€55M year-to-date.

Does HYEM distribute dividends?

HYEM follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 20, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 6.11%.

What are the main country or region exposures of HYEM?

As of February 28, 2026, HYEM has significant geographic allocations in USA, Brazil and Turkey.

In which sector or theme does HYEM invest in?

As of February 28, 2026, HYEM focuses largely on Oil and gas extraction and refining, Power and Banks.

How many securities does HYEM hold and how diversified is it?

As of February 28, 2026, HYEM holds 512 positions in its portfolio, with 9.54% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the main positions in HYEM?

As of February 28, 2026, HYEM top three holdings include Buenos Aires (province), 6.625% 1sep2037, USD (A), Samarco Mineracao, 0% 30jun2031, USD and US40055CAB90.

What is the base currency of HYEM?

The base currency of HYEM is USD.

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