VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF
HYEMNYSEARCAVanEckFixed Income
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $514.56M
- Expense ratio
- 0.40%
- Dividend yield
- 7.06%
- Holdings
- 546
- 52-week range
- $19.20$20.36
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 153.72K
HYEM ETF: VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $19.36 - $19.36 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $20.36 |
| 52-Week Low | $19.20 |
| Open | $19.36 |
| Volume (last close) | 61.23K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 153.72K |
| 1 Day Change | +0.13% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −1.63% |
| 6 Month Change | −4.06% |
| YTD Change | −2.81% |
| 1 Year Change | −2.86% |
| 5 Year Change | −15.50% |
| 10 Year Change | −20.88% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.37 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 7.06% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | +3.51% |
| Years Dividend Growth | 3 |
| Assets (AUM) | $514.56M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.40% |
| Total Holdings | 546 |
| Inception Date | May 8, 2012 |
| 50-Day MA | $19.74 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $19.97 |
| RSI | 31.08 |
| Stochastic %K | 44.00 |
| Stochastic %D | 45.47 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
HYEM at a Glance
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) is a fixed income ETF from VanEck, launched in May 2012. It manages $514.56M in assets and charges a 0.40% expense ratio, about $40 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 546 positions. The largest are Buenos Aires (Province Of) 6.625% (BUENOS.6.625 09.01.37 144A, 1.24%), Samarco Mineracao SA 9% (SAMMIN.9.5 06.30.31 144A, 0.80%) and Digicel International Finance Ltd/DIFL US LLC 8.625% (DIGDIF.8.625 08.01.32 144A, 0.71%). The top 10 holdings make up 6.5% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Industrials (0.00%).
It pays distributions yielding 7.06% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.37 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is down 2.9% over one year, down 15.5% over five years and down 20.9% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF
What is the current price of HYEM?
The latest HYEM price is $19.35 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $19.20–$20.36. The share price is down 2.9% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for HYEM?
HYEM's annual expense ratio is 0.40%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Fixed Income ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does HYEM pay dividends?
Yes, HYEM pays a 7.06% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was October 1, 2026. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of HYEM?
As of Oct 4, 2026, HYEM's largest holdings are Buenos Aires (Province Of) 6.625% (1.2%), Samarco Mineracao SA 9% (0.8%), Digicel International Finance Ltd/DIFL US LLC 8.625% (0.7%) (combined weight: 2.8%). The fund holds 546 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does HYEM compare to similar ETFs?
Compare HYEM (0.40% expense ratio, $515M AUM) against similar Fixed Income ETFs using the ETF Screener. Filter by expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance to find alternatives.