About VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM)

The VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) is an exchange-traded fund that offers investors exposure to high-yield bonds in emerging market countries. The fund seeks to track the performance of the ICE BofAML Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index, which is composed of U.S. dollar-denominated high-yield bonds issued by corporations in emerging market countries. Emerging market high-yield bonds are debt securities that are rated below investment grade and offer higher yields compared to investment-grade bonds. They are issued by companies in countries such as Brazil, China, Russia, and South Africa, among others.

Investing in HYEM provides investors with an opportunity to earn attractive yields while gaining exposure to the growth potential of emerging market economies. However, it is important to note that investing in high-yield bonds carries increased risk compared to investment-grade bonds. These bonds are considered more speculative and are more susceptible to default or bankruptcy. As a result, HYEM can experience greater price volatility compared to other fixed-income investments.