Additionally, when looking around for income, many investors may find that international markets like those among developing countries offer much more attractive yield opportunities. For instance, the iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF (NYSEArca: EMB) has a 4.38% 30-day SEC yield and iShares Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (NYSEArca: LEMB) shows a 5.56% 30-day SEC yield.
The PowerShares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio (NYSEArca: PCY), another dollar-denominated ETF, is another emerging markets bond ETF to consider. PCY is the second-largest dollar-denominated emerging markets bonds ETF behind EMB. PCY has a 4.78% 30-day SEC yield.
Additionally, local-currency emerging market bond ETFs have also produced some attractive yield opportunities. For instance, the VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (NYSEArca: EMLC) has a 5.67% 30-day SEC yield. The actively managed WisdomTree Emerging Markets Local Debt Fund (NYSEArca: ELD) has a 5.61% 30-day SEC yield.
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