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EBNDvsEMBXETF Comparison

ETF 1
EBND

State Street SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Government Bonds
-0.48%
VS
ETF 2
EMBX

VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
-0.37%

State Street SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF (EBND) belongs to the EM Government Bonds segment. VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) is part of the EM Aggregate Bonds segment. EBND's top 2 sector exposures are Sovereign and Finance. In contrast, EMBX's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. EBND is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.3%, versus 0.76% for EMBX. EBND is up 2.49% year-to-date (YTD) with +$100M in YTD flows. EMBX performs better with 3.33% YTD performance, and +$179M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EBND and EMBX 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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EBND vs EMBX performance and flow charts

Performance

-0.50.00.51.0%Aug 10Aug 17Aug 24Aug 31Sep 8

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/10/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EBND
EMBX
+0.34%-0.58%
+3.37%+0.89%
+2.49%+3.33%
+4.72%n/a
+22.79%n/a
+5.48%n/a
Flows
EBND
EMBX
+$19M+$10M
+$19M+$33M
+$100M+$179M
+$236M-
+$373M-
+$1.22B-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EBND
EMBX
+5.09%+3.48%
+6.29%n/a
+6.14%n/a
+6.95%n/a
Max drawdown
EBND
EMBX
-1.83%-1.50%
-6.03%n/a
-7.06%n/a
-25.17%n/a
Max drawdown duration
EBND
EMBX
48d57d
180dn/a
214dn/a
1430dn/a
Trading data

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EBND
EMBX
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$20.99
$50.54
Previous close
09/10/2026
$20.98
$50.53
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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EMBX
is actively managed and doesn’t replicate an index

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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EBND
EMBX
Last price
$20.99
$50.54
1D performance
+0.05%
+0.02%
AuM$2.29 B$270.78 M
E/R0.3%0.76%
Characteristics
EBND
EMBX
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementVanEck
BenchmarkBloomberg EM Local Currency Government Diversified Index-
N° of holdings618126
Asset classBonds-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateFebruary 23, 2011October 3, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

EBND
China
12.35%
Republic of Korea
9.93%
India
7.77%
Other
69.95%
EMBX
Other
100%

Sectors

EBND
Sovereign
95.96%
Other
4.04%
EMBX
Sovereign
75.88%
Other
24.12%
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Diversification

EBND

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

8.63%
EMBX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

31.01%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
EBND
Brazil, NTN-F 10% 1jan2031, BRL (NTN-F)
0.75%
Brazil, NTN-F 10% 1jan2029, BRL (NTN-F)
0.71%
Mexico, Bonos 8.5% 1mar2029, MXN
0.66%
Mexico, Bonos 7.75% 29may2031, MXN
0.60%
South Africa, Bonds 8.75% 31jan2044, ZAR (R2044)
0.59%
Mexico, Bonos 8.5% 28feb2030, MXN
0.58%
Brazil, LTN 0% 1jan2029, BRL (1452D)
0.56%
Mexico, Bonos 7.75% 23nov2034, MXN
0.54%
Hungary, Bonds 7% 24oct2035, HUF (2035/A)
0.54%
Colombia, Bonds 13.25% 9feb2033, COP
0.54%
South Africa, Bonds 9% 31jan2040, ZAR (R2040)
0.54%
Peru, Bonos 6.9% 12aug2037, PEN
0.54%
South Africa, Bonds 8.875% 28feb2035, ZAR (R2035)
0.51%
Brazil, LTN 0% 1oct2027, BRL (819D)
0.50%
South Africa, Bonds 8.25% 31mar2032, ZAR (R2032)
0.49%
EMBX
Mexico, Bonos 7.75% 13nov2042, MXN
3.14%
Chile, BTP 5.3% 15jul2032, CLP
2.82%
Peru, Bonos 7.6% 12aug2039, PEN
2.52%
Czech Republic, CZGB 5% 30sep2030, CZK (150)
2.50%
Colombia, Bonds 12.5% 27feb2030, COP
2.27%
Mexico, Bonos 8% 7nov2047, MXN
2.18%
Poland, Bonds 1.75% 25apr2032, PLN (DS0432)
1.95%
South Africa, 7.25% 11dec2055, USD
1.89%
Saudi Arabia, 5.875% 12jan2056, USD
1.86%
Malaysia, Bonds 3.336% 15may2030, MYR (1)
1.80%
Senegal, 4.75% 13mar2028, EUR
1.72%
Export-Import Bank of India, 5.5% 13jan2035, USD (49)
1.70%
Bolivia, 4.5% 20mar2028, USD
1.69%
Romania, 6.625% 16may2036, USD
1.57%
China, Bonds 3.95% 29jun2043, CNY
1.41%
Frequently asked questions about EBND and EMBX

How have the EBND and EMBX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 10, 2026, EBND is up 2.49% year-to-date (YTD), while EMBX has returned 3.33%. That puts EMBX better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EBND or EMBX?

Year-to-date, the EBND ETF saw +$100M in flows, compared to +$179M for EMBX.

Which ETF is bigger: EBND or EMBX?

As of September 10, 2026, EBND holds $2.29 B in assets under management (AUM), while EMBX manages $270.78 M.

What sectors do the EBND and EMBX ETFs invest in?

EBND leans toward sectors like Sovereign. Meanwhile, EMBX focuses on Sovereign.

What are the top holdings of the EBND ETF and EMBX ETF?

EBND top holdings include Brazil, NTN-F 10% 1jan2031, BRL (NTN-F), Brazil, NTN-F 10% 1jan2029, BRL (NTN-F) and Mexico, Bonos 8.5% 1mar2029, MXN. EMBX holds in its top three: Mexico, Bonos 7.75% 13nov2042, MXN, Chile, BTP 5.3% 15jul2032, CLP and Peru, Bonos 7.6% 12aug2039, PEN.

Which ETF is more diversified: EBND or EMBX?

EBND holds 619 securities with 8.63% of its assets in the top 15. EMBX has 134 securities and a top 15 weight of 31.01%.

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