Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF

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

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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.

Declining Dollar Strength Paves the Way for EM Bonds

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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Investors looking for a comeback story in 2024 might want to give emerging markets (EM) bonds a closer look. As the capital markets anticipate rate cuts in the new year, this could translate to strength for EM bond prices.

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The anticipation of lower interest rates may cause some concern about falling yields for fixed income investors. But there are other options to consider, such as emerging markets bonds.

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In many ways, this US-led tightening cycle is different for emerging markets. Yet, emerging market bonds have perhaps been too resilient in the face of rising US yields. As relative yields normalize, VWOB's emerging market bond portfolio could suffer rate-driven downside from here.

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The U.S. Dollar Index is down just under 5% within the past year, which should clear the path for interest in emerging markets (EM) assets like bonds again. Typically, strength in EM is tied to the performance of the currency of that particular country versus the dollar.

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Investment grade emerging markets debt could be good “rainy day exposure” if the U.S. falls into a recession. At least, that's what Vanguard's co-head of emerging markets active fixed income Nick Eisinger is saying.

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VWOB is an emerging market government bond index ETF. It offers a growing 5.5% dividend yield, but very few advantages relative to peers. An overview of the fund follows.

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Moving forward, the capital markets are expecting central banks to ease rate hikes, which can turn the credit risk dial higher. That could open up opportunities in riskier assets like emerging markets (EM) bonds.

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