UCITS Alternatives to HYEM (VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF)
HYEM is a popular ETF listed on the US market. It tracks the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus. Due to EU regulations (MiFID II/PRIIPs), European investors cannot directly purchase non-UCITS ETFs. We found 7 UCITS-compliant alternatives that provide similar market exposure.
UCITS Alternatives
7 found| ETF Name | ISIN | TER | AUM | Dist. | Replication |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExactiShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) | IE00B2NPKV68 |
0.45% | €8.0B | Dist | Physical |
| ExactiShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00BFZPF322 |
0.45% | €5.5B | Dist | Physical |
| ExactXtrackers II USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF 1C | LU1324516050 |
0.25% | €1.5B | Acc | Physical |
| CloseiShares EM Local Govt Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00B5M4WH52 |
0.50% | €3.0B | Dist | Physical |
| SimilariShares EUR High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF EUR (Dist) | IE00B66F4759 |
0.50% | €7.0B | Dist | physical-sampling |
| SimilariShares USD High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | IE00B4PY7Y77 |
0.50% | €3.5B | Dist | Physical |
| SimilarXtrackers EUR High Yield Corp Bond UCITS ETF 1D | LU1109942653 |
0.20% | €1.8B | Dist | Physical |
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FAQ
What does HYEM track?
HYEM (VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF) is an ETF listed on US that tracks the ICE BofA Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus. It is one of the popular ETFs in its category.
Why can't I buy HYEM in Europe?
Under EU MiFID II and PRIIPs regulations, brokers in the European Economic Area cannot sell ETFs that don't provide a Key Information Document (KID) in the local language. Most non-EU ETFs, including HYEM, don't comply with these requirements.
What is the best UCITS alternative to HYEM?
The closest UCITS alternative is iShares J.P. Morgan USD EM Bond UCITS ETF (Dist) (IE00B2NPKV68). We identified 7 UCITS ETFs that offer similar exposure. Compare them in the table above to find the best fit.