Some Junk Bonds Still Offer Big Yields. Knowing Where to Look Is Key
Some Junk Bonds Still Offer Big Yields. Knowing Where to Look Is Key June 3, 2021 Broadly speaking, investors view emerging markets as riskier than developed economies, and the same is true when comparing high-yield corporate bonds with investment-grade fare. Combine emerging markets and junk bonds and the ingredients are there for risky and volatile recipe. That doesn’t mean the asset class should be ignored. The VanEck Vectors Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF (HYEM) is exceedingly relevant today against the backdrop of rising interest rates in some developing economies, especiall...