HYEM: Emerging Markets High Yield Bond Index ETF, Above-Average 6.6% Yield, Expected Dividend Growth

Summary

  • Interest rate hikes have caused bond prices to plummet, and for bond fund dividends to rise.
  • Bond funds are offering strong yields, some more than others.
  • HYEM offers investors a 6.6% yield, higher than most bond ETFs. Dividends should grow as well, due to higher interest rates.
  • An overview of the fund follows.
  • This idea was discussed in more depth with members of my private investing community, CEF/ETF Income Laboratory. Learn More »

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Vladimir Zakharov

Author's note: This article was released to CEF/ETF Income Laboratory members on November 29th.

I last wrote about the VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (NYSEARCA:HYEM) close to one year ago. In that article, I

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