Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF vs iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF — how do they compare? Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF trades at $72.71, while iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF trades at $95.75. The key difference: iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| BND | EMB | |
|---|---|---|
52-Week High | $75.17 | $97.74 |
52-Week Low | $72.45 | $91.52 |
Sector | — | Fixed Income |
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This index measures the performance of a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the US, including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities-all with maturities of more than 1 year. All of the fund's investments will be selected through the sampling process, and at least 80% of its assets will be invested in bonds held in the index.
Read more on BND →EMB invests in U.S. dollar-denominated sovereign debt from emerging market countries. It provides exposure to government bonds from dozens of nations like Turkey, Mexico, and Brazil, offering a way to seek higher yields and geographic diversification.
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