About Virtus ETF Trust II Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (VEMY)

Virtus ETF Trust II Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (VEMY) is a bond exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide income and capital appreciation by investing in high-yield fixed income securities issued by emerging market issuers. The ETF is managed by Virtus ETF Advisers LLC and sub-advised by Stone Harbor Investment Partners LP. It aims to track the performance of the ICE BofAML Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index. The index includes fixed-rate US dollar-denominated debt securities issued by corporations in emerging market countries.

The Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF offers investors exposure to the emerging market high-yield bond segment, which can provide attractive yield opportunities. This type of bond investment carries higher risks due to the nature of the issuers and the countries they operate in. However, it also offers the potential for higher returns. This ETF provides a diversified portfolio of bonds across various emerging market countries and sectors, which helps to mitigate some of the specific risks associated with individual issuers.