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EMBDvsCBONETF Comparison

ETF 1
EMBD

Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
-0.08%
VS
ETF 2
CBON

VanEck China Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
-0.08%

Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBD) and VanEck China Bond ETF (CBON) belong to the same industry segment: EM Aggregate Bonds. In contrast, CBON's top sector exposures are Finance, Sovereign and Utilities. EMBD is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.88% for CBON. EMBD is down -0.61% year-to-date (YTD) with -$28M in YTD flows. CBON performs better with 6.26% YTD performance, and +$14M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of EMBD and CBON 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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EMBD vs CBON performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.0%Sep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

Cumulative Flows

0 M2 M4 M6 M8 MSep 16Sep 23Sep 30Oct 7Oct 14

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/16/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
EMBD
CBON
-1.09%+0.70%
-2.54%+1.90%
-0.61%+6.26%
+1.32%+8.83%
+31.54%+18.27%
+13.72%+9.86%
Flows
EMBD
CBON
+$5M+$7M
+$6M+$10M
-$28M+$14M
+$19M+$14M
+$119M-$1M
+$134M-$69M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
EMBD
CBON
+4.01%+1.54%
+3.89%+2.52%
+4.39%+3.62%
+5.63%+4.85%
Max drawdown
EMBD
CBON
-3.93%-0.40%
-4.37%-1.29%
-4.37%-4.00%
-23.07%-12.94%
Max drawdown duration
EMBD
CBON
64d17d
122d40d
122d355d
1011d1434d
Trading data

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EMBD
CBON
Last sale
10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
$22.72
$24.10
Previous close
10/16/2026
$22.80
$24.09
Consolidated volume
10/16/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/19/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
EMBD
CBON
Last price
$22.72
$24.10
1D performance
-0.35%
+0.04%
AuM$246.09 M$33.79 M
E/R0.39%0.88%
Characteristics
EMBD
CBON
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderGlobal XVanEck
Benchmark-FTSE Chinese Broad Bond 0-10 Years Diversified Select Index
N° of holdings-34
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 1, 2020November 10, 2014
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

EMBD
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CBON
China
84.15%
Other
15.85%

Sectors

EMBD
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CBON
Finance
48.43%
Sovereign
22.75%
Utilities
12.96%
Other
15.85%
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Diversification

EMBD
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CBON

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

64.49%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
EMBD
Data will be available soon
CBON
CND100085VV0
5.84%
CND10008S055
5.74%
Bank of China, 1.72% 17nov2028, CNY
5.74%
China Three Gorges, 1.7% 26dec2027, CNY
5.70%
China, Bonds 2.5% 25jul2027, CNY
5.56%
China, TB 1.42% 15aug2028, CNY
5.34%
China Southern Power Grid, 2.47% 21mar2029, CNY
4.09%
Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC), 1.66% 9jan2035, CNY
3.76%
CND100089D92
3.60%
China, TB 1.46% 25may2028, CNY
3.35%
Bank of Communications, 2.7% 26sep2026, CNY
3.31%
China Everbright Bank, 2.72% 25sep2026, CNY
3.31%
State Grid Corporation of China, 2.88% 30aug2027, CNY
3.18%
Agricultural Development Bank of China (ADBC), 1.4% 7jan2030, CNY
3.07%
China Development Bank, 3.45% 20sep2029, CNY
2.90%
Frequently asked questions about EMBD and CBON

How have the EMBD and CBON ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 16, 2026, EMBD is down -0.61% year-to-date (YTD), while CBON has returned 6.26%. That puts CBON better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: EMBD or CBON?

Year-to-date, the EMBD ETF saw -$28M in flows, compared to +$14M for CBON.

Which ETF is more volatile: EMBD or CBON?

Over the past year, EMBD had a volatility of 3.89%, while CBON experienced 2.52%.

Which ETF is bigger: EMBD or CBON?

As of October 16, 2026, EMBD holds $246.09 M in assets under management (AUM), while CBON manages $33.79 M.

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