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BREMvsXEMDETF Comparison

ETF 1
BREM

iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
+0.02%
VS
ETF 2
XEMD

BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Government Bonds
-0.04%

iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF (BREM) belongs to the EM Aggregate Bonds segment. BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year Bond ETF (XEMD) is part of the EM Government Bonds segment. BREM's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Energy and Finance. In contrast, XEMD's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. BREM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.29% for XEMD. BREM is up 0.5% year-to-date (YTD) with +$57K in YTD flows. XEMD performs better with 1.01% YTD performance, and +$297M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BREM and XEMD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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BREM vs XEMD performance and flow charts

Performance

-1.0-0.50.00.5%Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12Oct 19Oct 26

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/28/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
BREM
XEMD
+0.44%+0.49%
-2.56%-1.75%
+0.50%+1.01%
+1.82%+2.58%
n/a+34.70%
n/an/a
Flows
BREM
XEMD
-+$60M
-$3M+$191M
+$57K+$297M
+$64K+$537M
-+$811M
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Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
BREM
XEMD
+4.83%+3.64%
+4.67%+3.54%
n/a+3.76%
n/an/a
Max drawdown
BREM
XEMD
-4.55%-3.43%
-5.03%-3.48%
n/a-3.48%
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
BREM
XEMD
62d76d
134d134d
n/a134d
n/an/a
Trading data

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BREM
XEMD
Last sale
10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
$48.89
$43.15
Previous close
10/28/2026
$48.86
$43.19
Consolidated volume
10/28/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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BREM
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
BREM
XEMD
Last price
$48.89
$43.15
1D performance
+0.06%
-0.09%
AuM$34.19 M$1.01 B
E/R0.5%0.29%
Characteristics
BREM
XEMD
Management strategyActivePassive
ProvideriSharesBondbloxx Investment Management LLC
Benchmark-J.P. Morgan EMBI Global Diversified Liquid 1-10 Year Maturity Index
N° of holdings156425
Asset class-Fixed Income
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 15, 2025June 30, 2022
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

BREM
Other
100%
XEMD
Other
100%

Sectors

BREM
Sovereign
74.46%
Energy
7.4%
Other
18.13%
XEMD
Sovereign
85.92%
Other
14.08%
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Diversification

BREM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

20.33%
XEMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

11.9%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
BREM
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
2.73%
Indonesia, 5.25% 17jan2042, USD (5)
1.58%
Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD
1.46%
Public Investment Fund, 4.75% 14feb2030, USD
1.39%
Indonesia, 3.85% 15oct2030, USD
1.37%
Pemex, 6.625% 15jun2035, USD
1.25%
Turkey, 9.125% 13jul2030, USD
1.24%
PDVSA, 9.75% 17may2035, USD
1.23%
Poland, 5.125% 18sep2034, USD
1.21%
Oman, 6.5% 8mar2047, USD
1.18%
South Africa, 5.875% 20apr2032, USD
1.17%
Hungarian Development Bank, 6.5% 29jun2028, USD
1.16%
Brazil, 6.125% 22jan2032, USD
1.14%
Ukraine, 4.5% 1feb2034, USD
1.14%
Egypt, 8.5% 31jan2047, USD
1.08%
XEMD
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
1.71%
Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD
1.30%
Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD
1.00%
Argentina, 0.75% 9jul2030, USD
0.98%
Ghana, 5% 3jul2035, USD
0.93%
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
0.82%
Mexico, 5.5% 17aug2030, USD
0.71%
Ukraine, 4% 1feb2032, USD
0.70%
Ecuador, 8.75% 29jan2034, USD
0.65%
Brazil, 6.625% 15mar2035, USD
0.54%
Dominican Republic, 4.875% 23sep2032, USD
0.52%
Uruguay, 5.75% 28oct2034, USD
0.52%
Ukraine, 4.5% 1feb2034, USD
0.52%
Oman, 6% 1aug2029, USD (5)
0.51%
Ghana, 5% 3jul2029, USD
0.51%
Frequently asked questions about BREM and XEMD

How have the BREM and XEMD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 28, 2026, BREM is up 0.5% year-to-date (YTD), while XEMD has returned 1.01%. That puts XEMD better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BREM or XEMD?

Year-to-date, the BREM ETF saw +$57K in flows, compared to +$297M for XEMD.

Which ETF is more volatile: BREM or XEMD?

Over the past year, BREM had a volatility of 4.67%, while XEMD experienced 3.54%.

Which ETF is bigger: BREM or XEMD?

As of October 28, 2026, BREM holds $34.19 M in assets under management (AUM), while XEMD manages $1.01 B.

What sectors do the BREM and XEMD ETFs invest in?

BREM leans toward sectors like Sovereign and Energy. Meanwhile, XEMD focuses on Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the BREM ETF and XEMD ETF?

BREM top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Indonesia, 5.25% 17jan2042, USD (5) and Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD. XEMD holds in its top three: Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD, Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD and Argentina, 5% 9jan2038, USD.

Which ETF is more diversified: BREM or XEMD?

BREM holds 156 securities with 20.33% of its assets in the top 15. XEMD has 425 securities and a top 15 weight of 11.9%.

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