# VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/EMLC · data as of 2026-10-23 13:57 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC), nexqual.com/EMLC" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 24.81 (-0.12% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 13:57 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 24.84 · day 24.79–24.82 · 52w 24.46–26.63 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.6% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +13.7% vs S&P 500 +77.1%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.6% | +13.7% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.1% |
| Per year | +3.6% | +2.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 7.4% | 9.1% |
| Max drawdown | -6.2% (Feb 2026→Mar 2026) | -19.8% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
PCY (Invesco Emerging Markets Sovere) USD 20.19 -0.30% · EBND (State Street SPDR Bloomberg Eme) USD 20.7 -0.17% · LTPZ (Pimco 15  Year U.S. TIPS Index ) USD 47.48 +0.02% · EMB (iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emergin) USD 91.66 -0.21% · ELD (WisdomTree Emerging Markets Loc) USD 28.08 +0.04%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/EMLC · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt

## Options: expected move (Cboe, 15-min delayed)

| Expiration | Days | ATM IV | Expected move |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027-01-15 | 84 | 19.0% | ±5.4% |