iShares Emerging Markets Government Bond

ETF description

This ETF invests in government bonds issued by emerging market countries. These bonds are issued to raise funds for various projects and obligations within developing economies. By investing in a broad range of bonds from different countries, the fund provides exposure to the debt of emerging markets, which can offer higher yields compared to bonds from more stable, developed markets. However, emerging market bonds may carry additional risk due to political or economic instability in these regions.

This ETF may appeal to investors seeking higher income potential from their bond investments while being comfortable with the increased risk associated with emerging markets.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The Emerging Markets Government Bonds index offers investors a comprehensive measure of performance for sovereign debt issued by emerging market countries. By focusing on government bonds from developing economies, the index provides targeted exposure to higher yield opportunities and diverse currency risks associated with these markets.