What is EMLC's expense ratio?

VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.300% (0.310% gross).

How large is VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF?

EMLC holds $4.92B in assets under management.

What index does EMLC track?

VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF tracks JPM GBI-EM Global Core as its primary benchmark.

When did EMLC launch?

VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF launched on July 22, 2010.

What currency does EMLC trade in?

EMLC trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF

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EMLC USExchange-Traded Fund

$24.89

High Yield & EM Debt Emerging Markets EM Debt

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About this fund

VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) is an Emerging-Markets Local-Currency Bond ETF managed by Van Eck Associates Corporation, listed on NYSE Arca, quoted in USD. It charges a 0.30% net expense ratio and holds $4.92B in assets as of Oct 5, 2026. The fund launched on Jul 22, 2010.

Benchmark: JPM GBI-EM Global CoreTotal return, USD
Distribution: Monthly

AUM: $4.92B
Expense Ratio: 0.30%
Yield (12-mo): 6.33%
Morningstar Rating
Benchmark: JPM GBI-EM Global Core
52-Week Range
Avg Daily Vol: 2.03M
Inception: Jul 22, 2010

NAV & premium/discount

as of Oct 5, 2026

NAV

$24.75

Premium / Discount

-0.24%

Median Prem/Disc (1Y)

+0.04%

52-Wk NAV High

$26.56

52-Wk NAV Low

$24.56

Premium/discount is how far the market price trades above (+) or below (−) the fund's net asset value (reported in USD).

Risk metrics

vs benchmark JPM GBI-EM Global Core · Total return, USD

3-year risk statistics are not currently available for this fund.

Risk statistics are 3-year, month-end-based.

Trailing returns

As of Oct 5, 2026

+0.28%

-0.32%

-3.12%

-1.48%

+1.64%

YTD

+0.23%

+3.27%

3Y ann.

+8.48%

5Y ann.

+2.23%

10Y ann.

+1.57%

Calendar-year returns

Morningstar daily closes

Trading & liquidity

as of Oct 5, 2026

Avg Vol (1W)

2.76M

Avg Vol (1M)

2.37M

Avg Vol (3M)

2.03M

Avg Vol (1Y)

3.01M

Avg Spread

0.035%

Average daily share volume over each trailing window. Spread is the average bid-ask spread as a percentage of price — lower means cheaper to trade.

Top 10 holdings

Source: Morningstar

Fees & expenses

Net expense

0.30%

Gross expense

0.31%

Management fee

0.27%

Distributions

Frequency: Monthly

12-month yield

6.33%

Recent payments per share (USD)

Sep 1, 2026

0.1304 USD

Aug 3, 2026

0.1295 USD

Jul 1, 2026

0.1442 USD

Jun 1, 2026

0.1388 USD

Classification

Category: High Yield & EM Debt
Asset class: Fixed Income
Strategy: Passive
Region: Emerging Markets
Bond type: EM Debt
Issuer: Van Eck Associates Corporation
Branding: VanEck

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Frequently asked questions

What is EMLC's expense ratio?: VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF charges a net expense ratio of 0.300% (0.310% gross).
How large is VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF?: EMLC holds $4.92B in assets under management.
What index does EMLC track?: VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF tracks JPM GBI-EM Global Core as its primary benchmark.
When did EMLC launch?: VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF launched on July 22, 2010.
What currency does EMLC trade in?: EMLC trades in USD on NYSE Arca.

News & analysis on EMLC

Investing & Themes

How Saudi Bonds Entering Global Indices Could Reshape GCC ETFs

Saudi Arabia's SAR-denominated sukuk will join JPMorgan GBI-EM and Bloomberg EM Local Currency indices in January 2027, expected to channel over $10 billion in foreign inflows into the Kingdom's debt market and reshape GCC ETF allocations.

May 14, 2026