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VEMYvsBEMDETF Comparison

ETF 1
VEMY

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF

This fund is part of
EM Corporate Bonds
-0.06%
VS
ETF 2
BEMD

BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Debt ETF

This fund is part of
EM Aggregate Bonds
-0.11%

Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (VEMY) belongs to the EM Corporate Bonds segment. BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Debt ETF (BEMD) is part of the EM Aggregate Bonds segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Sovereign, Energy and Finance. VEMY is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.55%, versus 0.4% for BEMD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VEMY and BEMD 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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VEMY vs BEMD performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.0%Sep 14Sep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12

Cumulative Flows

-10,000,000-5,000,00005,000,000Sep 14Sep 21Sep 28Oct 5Oct 12

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/14/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
VEMY
BEMD
-2.01%-2.15%
-2.38%n/a
+3.68%n/a
+8.59%n/a
+48.28%n/a
n/an/a
Flows
VEMY
BEMD
-$12M-
-$9M-
+$22M-
+$22M-
+$30M-
--
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
VEMY
BEMD
+4.08%n/a
+4.49%n/a
+4.63%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown
VEMY
BEMD
-4.00%n/a
-4.00%n/a
-5.82%n/a
n/an/a
Max drawdown duration
VEMY
BEMD
37dn/a
37dn/a
92dn/a
n/an/a
Trading data

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VEMY
BEMD
Last sale
10/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
$27.62
$24.00
Previous close
10/14/2026
$27.57
$23.89
Consolidated volume
10/14/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Main metrics
Last update 10/15/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
VEMY
BEMD
Last price
$27.62
$24.00
1D performance
+0.16%
+0.46%
AuM$35.85 M$22.93 M
E/R0.55%0.4%
Characteristics
VEMY
BEMD
Management strategyActiveActive
ProviderVIRTUS Investment PartnersBNY Mellon
Benchmark--
N° of holdings14889
Asset class--
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateDecember 12, 2022August 14, 2026
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

VEMY
Argentina
8.21%
Other
91.79%
BEMD
USA
13.71%
Other
86.29%

Sectors

VEMY
Sovereign
31.79%
Energy
14.09%
Finance
7.84%
Utilities
7.07%
Other
39.22%
BEMD
Sovereign
62.7%
Energy
10.7%
Finance
8.72%
Other
17.89%

Diversification

VEMY

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

20.34%
BEMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

38.67%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of August 31, 2026
VEMY
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
1.72%
Egypt, 7.0529% 15jan2032, USD (16)
1.68%
Bahrain, 7.125% 10jun2036, USD
1.61%
PDVSA, 12.75% 17feb2022, USD
1.50%
Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD
1.44%
AI CANDELARIA, 5.75% 15jun2033, USD
1.43%
Melco Resorts Finance, 5.375% 4dec2029, USD
1.28%
Telecom Argentina, 9.25% 28may2033, USD
1.28%
Colombia, 7.5% 2feb2034, USD
1.26%
Turkey, 6.95% 16sep2035, USD
1.25%
Buenos Aires (province), 6.625% 1sep2037, USD (A)
1.22%
Nigeria, 6.125% 28sep2028, USD
1.21%
YPF, 8.25% 17jan2034, USD
1.20%
Uzbekneftegaz, 8.75% 7may2030, USD
1.18%
Minerva Luxembourg, 4.375% 18mar2031, USD
1.08%
BEMD
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
5.88%
USA, Bills 0% 1sep2026, USD (119D)
4.11%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
3.72%
US912797WE35
3.66%
Brazil, 5.5% 23apr2036, EUR
2.58%
Codelco, 5.95% 8jan2034, USD
2.50%
South Africa, 7.1% 19nov2036, USD
2.19%
Romania, 6.125% 7oct2037, EUR
2.04%
Dominican Republic, 5.875% 28oct2035, USD
2.00%
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
1.88%
Angola, 9.875% 31mar2037, USD (8)
1.71%
Prosus, 5.873% 13jul2036, USD
1.63%
Hungary, 5.5% 26mar2036, USD
1.62%
Bahrain, 7.125% 10jun2036, USD
1.57%
Petroleos del Peru, 4.75% 19jun2032, USD
1.57%
Frequently asked questions about VEMY and BEMD

Which ETF is bigger: VEMY or BEMD?

As of October 14, 2026, VEMY holds $35.85 M in assets under management (AUM), while BEMD manages $22.93 M.

What sectors do the VEMY and BEMD ETFs invest in?

VEMY leans toward sectors like Sovereign, Energy and Finance. Meanwhile, BEMD focuses on Sovereign, Energy and Finance.

What are the top holdings of the VEMY ETF and BEMD ETF?

VEMY top holdings include Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD, Egypt, 7.0529% 15jan2032, USD (16) and Bahrain, 7.125% 10jun2036, USD. BEMD holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036), USA, Bills 0% 1sep2026, USD (119D) and USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD.

Which ETF is more diversified: VEMY or BEMD?

VEMY holds 149 securities with 20.34% of its assets in the top 15. BEMD has 89 securities and a top 15 weight of 38.67%.

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