iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF vs iShares Gold Trust — how do they compare? iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF trades at $94.83, while iShares Gold Trust trades at $83.05. The key difference: iShares Gold Trust is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| EMB | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
Sector | Fixed Income | Commodities - Metals/Agriculture |
52-Week High | $97.74 | $101.57 |
52-Week Low | $92.95 | $62.49 |
Trailing returns across standard periods
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.
Read more on EMB →IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.
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