# VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/HYEM · data as of 2026-10-23 14:39 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM), nexqual.com/HYEM" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 19.34 (-0.10% today) · US market open, as of October 23, 2026 at 14:39 UTC; quotes may be delayed. Prev close 19.36 · day 19.31–19.34 · 52w 19.2–20.36 · market cap null · PCX

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +3.9% vs S&P 500 +14.5%; 5Y +17.1% vs S&P 500 +77.2%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +3.9% | +17.1% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.5% | +77.2% |
| Per year | +3.9% | +3.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.2% | 7.6% |
| Max drawdown | -3.1% (Aug 2026→Oct 2026) | -23.1% (Oct 2021→Jul 2022) |

## Peers
EMHY (iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yie) USD 38.61 -0.12% · IHY (VanEck International High Yield) USD 20.66 -0.24% · ANGL (VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield ) USD 27.46 -0.25% · EMLC (VanEck J. P. Morgan EM Local Cu) USD 24.81 -0.11% · SHYG (iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Cor) USD 41.04 -0.21%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/HYEM · 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