VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF

HYEM tracks an index that measures the performance of sub-investment-grade corporate debt from emerging markets.

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In today’s flight to safety, it might seem that the riskiest assets like high yield bonds might be completely out of favor.

Fixed Income Investors Haven’t Completely Turned Away from High Yield

In the current risk-off environment fueled by the coronavirus outbreak, it might seem like high yield bonds are being left to fall to the wayside, but with the central bank stepping in to purchase investment-grade corporate bonds, an interest in high yield may follow.

Wait, It Isn’t Over Just Yet For High Yield Bonds

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With the economy staring at a possible coronavirus-induced recession in the face, investors need to be wary of risky, highly-leveraged companies and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) that hold this debt as part of their high-yield strategy. S&P Global Ratings is forecasting that the default rate for this high-yield debt will be 10% over the next year.

Keep a Close Eye on High Yield Bond ETFs As Coronavirus Wears On

Fixed income investors searching for yield in excess of what’s offered by U.S. government debt may want to consider emerging markets bonds.

This EM High-Yield Bond ETF Matters Now

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The coronavirus is helping to keep already-low yields even lower as more investors pile into bonds, thus driving prices up. For fixed income investors, this means looking to other corners of the bond market aside from safe haven government debt in the U.S.

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The coronavirus is weighing on emerging markets assets, but it's not all gloom and doom. These standout ETFs could be ready to rally in 2020.

5 Emerging Markets ETFs to Consider as 2020 Rebound Plays

In a professionally sanctioned fight, a “no decision” wouldn’t spark much excitement. However, in the capital markets, investors cheered the central bank’s equivalent of a no decision by staying put on interest rates after cutting them thrice in 2019.

Fed Stays Put on U.S. Interest Rates

Investors looking to embrace high-yield corporate for income-generating and portfolio diversification purposes often to turn to domestic debt and the related ETFs, but there is a big universe of junk bonds to consider beyond U.S. borders.

This ETF Offers a Good Deal on High-Yield Bonds

With ultra-low yields in government debt around the globe, it seems fixed income investors are taking higher-yielding assets any way they can get it.

High Yield Bond Sales Reach Fever Pitch in Europe

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2019’s record year for bond prices helped investors who were looking to capitalize on price gains, but it did no favors for those relying on yield for income purposes. Treasury yields hit lows as the central bank implemented rate-cutting measures in 2019, but investors in 2020 can feed their need for yield by getting active [.

Getting Active and Going Overseas Can Help Yield-Starved Investors

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2018 was a forgettable year for emerging markets (EM) investors—equity or bonds—as negative reactions to U.S.-China trade war news flooded the capital markets, causing EM-focused funds to incur the wrath of negative gains from fears of a global economic slowdown.

It’s a Game of Hide-And-Go-Seek for Emerging Markets Bond Investors

Debt ratings agency Moody’s recently warned investors to tread lightly when it comes to high yield debt.

Take Heed When It Comes To High Yield, Says Moody’s

As fixed income ETF flows have reached record levels, the emerging markets (EM) high yield bond space is also experiencing record activity with bonds sold in 2019.

High Yield Emerging Market Bond Sales Likely to Keep Up Pace in 2020

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Emerging-market junk bonds are selling off at a record pace as investors seek out more attractive yield-generating opportunities.

Investors Can Turn to High-Yield EM Bond ETFs in a Low-Yield Environment

Refinancings in the European debt market were aplenty in 2019, but 2020 could be a good year for high yield, making ETFs that focus on less-than-investment grade credit a prime option on the watch list for next year. Per a Bloomberg report, “Bankers expect leveraged buyouts and lower rated credits to drive a bigger share [.

2020: A Good Year for High Yield Funds?

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As 2020 approaches, income-minded investors will need to consider how to manage potential risks ahead while still maintaining the yield potential of a well-rounded investment portfolio in a low interest rate environment.

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Emerging markets equities get plenty of attention for being undervalued relative to their U.S. counterparts while developing world debt is being lauded for superior yields at a time when bond yields in much of the developed world reside near historic lows.

How to be Rewarded With Emerging Markets Junk

Being bold with fixed income exchange traded funds is paying off this year. For example, the largest emerging markets bond ETF is up 9.3% year to date while the largest high-yield corporate bond ETF is higher by 8.8%.

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