EMBD Performance — Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF
Data updated: 2026-07-29
EMBD returned +0.96% year to date and +10.67% over one year to May 2026. Annualised returns are +9.80% over 3 years and +3.07% over 5 years. Against its Emerging Markets Bond category average the fund came out ahead over three years but behind over one: $100 invested three years ago grew to $132, against $131 for the category, and to $111 over one year, against $112. Volatility over the past three years was 5.98% a year. In the 12 months to May 2026 the fund took in a net $27.3M, and assets reached $256.41M.
EMBD Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the Emerging Markets Bond category average over the same months.
| Period | EMBD | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Jun 2025 – May 2026) | $111 | $112 |
| 3 years (Jun 2023 – May 2026) | $132 | $131 |
| 5 years (Jun 2021 – May 2026) | $116 | $115 |
| Since data start (Jun 2020 – May 2026) | $126 | $125 |
EMBD Trailing Returns
Total returns to May 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +0.96% |
| 1 year | +10.67% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +9.80% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +3.07% |
EMBD Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–May) | +0.96% |
| 2025 | +10.21% |
| 2024 | +13.96% |
| 2023 | +9.55% |
| 2022 | −10.94% |
| 2021 | −3.49% |
| 2020 (Jun–Dec) | +5.94% |
EMBD Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +0.4% | +0.6% | +0.8% | +2.3% | −3.0% | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +1.2% | −1.1% | +0.7% | +0.3% | −0.6% | +1.3% | +0.9% | +2.2% | +0.4% | +1.8% | +1.4% | +1.1% |
| 2024 | −0.9% | +4.6% | +1.7% | −1.7% | +1.9% | +2.2% | +1.8% | +0.7% | +1.2% | −1.5% | +1.8% | +1.4% |
| 2023 | +3.2% | +0.6% | −0.8% | +0.6% | +1.3% | −1.7% | +1.8% | +1.8% | +5.2% | −1.1% | −2.4% | +0.9% |
| 2022 | −2.4% | +1.5% | +0.6% | −4.9% | −0.6% | −1.0% | +3.3% | −6.0% | +7.2% | +0.3% | −6.2% | −2.5% |
| 2021 | −0.9% | +2.0% | +1.1% | +1.4% | −1.0% | +0.8% | +0.4% | +0.5% | −1.9% | −0.2% | −1.8% | −4.0% |
| 2020 | — | — | — | — | — | +0.8% | +3.1% | — | +4.4% | +0.8% | −1.1% | −2.1% |
EMBD Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Jun 2023 – May 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 5.98%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.89 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +5.21% (Sep 2023)
- Worst month: −3.01% (May 2026)
EMBD Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $27.3M
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $88.1M
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 1.45×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $0 | $49.1M | −$49.1M |
| Apr 2026 | $0 | $4.8M | −$4.8M |
| Mar 2026 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Feb 2026 | $4.8M | $0 | $4.8M |
| Jan 2026 | $15.6M | $0 | $15.6M |
| Dec 2025 | $9.6M | $0 | $9.6M |
| Nov 2025 | $4.7M | $0 | $4.7M |
| Oct 2025 | $19.1M | $0 | $19.1M |
| Sep 2025 | $26.3M | $0 | $26.3M |
| Aug 2025 | $6.8M | $0 | $6.8M |
| Jul 2025 | $1.2M | $3.5M | −$2.3M |
| Jun 2025 | $0 | $3.5M | −$3.5M |
EMBD Assets Under Management
Net assets of Global X Emerging Markets Bond ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-05-31 | $256.41M |
| 2026-02-28 | $314.53M |
| 2025-11-30 | $282.25M |
| 2025-08-31 | $226.86M |
| 2025-05-31 | $219.03M |
| 2025-02-28 | $223.45M |
| 2024-11-30 | $201.43M |
| 2024-08-31 | $175.63M |
| 2024-05-31 | $145.15M |
| 2024-02-29 | $135.50M |
| 2023-11-30 | $126.29M |
| 2023-08-31 | $125.00M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.