Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

VWOB tracks a market value weighted index of emerging market sovereign debt, denominated in USD.

Improving fundamentals are emboldening institutional money managers to take on more emerging market bonds. In a true sign of a risk-on sentiment, these managers are adding the riskiest of bonds in EM countries.

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Emerging market (EM) assets are benefiting from a post-election rally as investors are now more clear on what the incoming presidential administration will look like. In the meantime, if emerging market assets continue trending higher, consider bond exposure.

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International bonds offer ingress into debt issue diversification overseas, but some caution is warranted given that a U.S. election is forthcoming. As such, it may be best to stick with developed markets, but the bold can always consider emerging markets to appease their risk appetite.

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EMB is the oldest and largest fund in the emerging market bond sector; Comparing EMB with its peers, the only fund capable of competing is VWOB. VWOB has lower costs compared to its peers and offers better returns. Its interest return is not only higher but also maintains a more consistent growth rate. VWOB tends to have greater exposure to lower-rated sovereign bonds, even though the two funds do not have a significantly different standard deviation.

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Bonds have been volatile, but emerging market sovereign debt may be a suitable option in a weak dollar environment. Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Index Fund ETF Shares offers exposure to emerging economies with low fees and moderate risk. The VWOB ETF provides diversification across developing countries, with a focus on bonds rated B and up, offering a nice yield.

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There could be a heavy dose of volatility for emerging markets (EM) bonds in the second half of the year as issuance slows down in addition to political risks. Still, getting yield in the current market environment remains a selling point for EM bonds.

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Opportunistic fixed income investors may want to take a look at a pair of international bond exchange-traded funds (ETFs) if they haven't already— the Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF (VWOB) and the  Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund ETF Shares (BNDX).

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One of the prime attractions of emerging markets (EM) bonds is the yields they offer. But with rates expected to ease, they also offer investors an opportunity for price appreciation.

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The prospect of interest rate cuts in the U.S. is spurring more interest in emerging market (EM) assets such as bonds. It's not just the yield that's a highlight of EM debt, but also their healthy government debt to GDP levels.

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Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond Fund offers a low expense ratio of 0.20% and a 30-day SEC yield of nearly 7%. The fund is well-diversified with 727 bond holdings, including bonds from countries like Qatar, Argentina, and China. The potential for rate cuts by the European Central Bank and a slowing US economy make emerging market bonds attractive.

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Demand for emerging markets (EM) bonds are heating up as fixed income investors expect rate cuts to occur following the Federal Reserve's reiteration of looser monetary policy this year. Argentina bonds are one of those offerings hitting new highs amid other factors aside from rate cuts.

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Inflows into emerging market (EM) ETFs confirm that investors are ready to pile back into riskier assets. In the case of bonds, improving credit profiles are also stoking investors' appetite for EM bonds.

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If fixed income investors like using history as a gauge for future performance, they may want to consider allocating to emerging market (EM) bonds. It's not just other bonds in the debt market space where EM shines, but also versus stocks.

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A higher-than-expected consumer price index (CPI) during the month of January may have pushed the dollar higher in the interim, but the overall trend portends declining strength once the U.S. Federal Reserve cuts interest rates. That should eventually pave the way for emerging markets (EM) bonds.

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The anticipation of a bond market comeback is sparking more traders to make bold moves in riskier corners of the credit spectrum, including emerging market (EM) debt. To tail their moves, fixed income investors can also look to exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focusing on EM bonds.

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The inclination that yields will eventually fall as the Federal Reserve loosens monetary policy could have fixed income investors looking overseas in search of more yield. The eurozone, in particular, is starting to see heightened demand for bonds as yield seekers look to lock in rates now before central banks start easing monetary policy.

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In the space of emerging markets (EM), China plays a pivotal role in the broad performance of EM assets as a whole. As the second-largest economy continues to work out its struggles, a fresh round of stimulus could help prop up EM assets, including bonds.

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While capital markets are expecting rate cuts to come this year, the pace at which they occur and when certainly comes into question. While the Fed continues to mull rates, fixed income investors can consider three specific ETFs from Vanguard to get more yield.

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Emerging markets bonds issuance is already reaching record highs early in 2024. The Financial Times reported that EM debt issuance is already at $50 billion, opening opportunities in EM bond ETFs.

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