VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) Price, Holdings, & News

ETF Overview

The VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in high yield fixed income. The fund tracks an index that measures the performance of sub-investment-grade corporate debt from emerging markets. HYEM was launched on May 9, 2012 and is managed by VanEck.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $18.95 to $19.18
• 50-Day Range: $18.65 to $19.90
• 52-Week Range: $18.43 to $19.92
• Volume: 83,476 shs
• Average Volume: 150,113 shs
• Market Capitalization: $395.16 million
• Assets Under Management: $376.34 million
• Dividend Yield: 6.60%
• Net Expense Ratio: 0.40%
• Aggregate Rating: N/A

HYEM ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have HYEM shares performed this year?

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF's stock was trading at $19.47 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, HYEM shares have decreased by 2.0% and is now trading at $19.09.
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Who are VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF's major shareholders?

VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF's top institutional investors include Hennion & Walsh Asset Management Inc. (1.31%), LexAurum Advisors LLC (0.43%), Whitcomb & Hess Inc. (0.35%) and Verde Capital Management (0.28%).

How do I buy shares of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF?

Shares of HYEM stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF investors own include Johnson & Johnson (JNJ), AT&T (T), Crown Castle (CCI), Chevron (CVX), International Business Machines (IBM), Intel (INTC) and Coca-Cola (KO).

Fund Details

• Issuer: Van Eck
• Fund Name: VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF
• Tax Classification: Regulated Investment Company
• Stock Exchange: NYSEARCA
• Current Symbol: NYSEARCA:HYEM
• Inception Date: 5/8/2012
• Fund Manager: Francis G. Rodilosso
• Web: N/A
• Phone: N/A

Fund Focus

• Asset Class: Fixed Income
• Benchmark: ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index
• Category: Corporate
• Focus: High Yield
• Development Level: Emerging Markets
• Region: Emerging Markets
• Number of Holdings: 514

Fund Statistics

• Assets Under Management: $376.34 million
• Average Daily Volume: $229,163.20
• Discount/Premium: -0.02%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

• Administrator: Van Eck Associates Corporation
• Advisor: Van Eck Associates Corporation
• Custodian: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Distributor: Van Eck Securities Corporation
• Transfer Agent: State Street Bank and Trust Company
• Trustee: N/A
• Lead Market Maker: Susquehanna

Options

• Optionable: N/A
• Short Interest: 322,500 shs

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 20,700,000
• Beta: 0.35
• Creation Unit: 200,000
• Creation Fee: $1,000.00