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VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) ETF Analysis
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) currently has an AIQ Score of 56/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 88/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 36/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
EMLC at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $24.93 |
| AIQ Score | 56/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Sell |
| Fund Size | $4.96B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.30% |
| Holdings Count | 529 |
| NAV | $24.90 |
| Asset Class | Multi-Asset |
| Primary Exposure | Cash & Others (100.00%) |
| Issuer | VanEck |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Jul 22, 2010 |
| Distribution Yield | 6.41% |
| Beta | 1.11 |
| Average Volume | 2.14M |
| 52-week range | $24.46-$26.63 |
| RSI 14 | 72.73 |
| 50-Day SMA | $25.25 |
| 200-Day SMA | $25.57 |
| Risk Score | 88/100 |
| Momentum Score | 58/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 36/100 |
EMLC Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -2.39% | -2.39% | -7.75% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 6.44% | 2.10% | -9.95% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | -16.02% | -3.44% | -24.43% | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 10Y | -16.02% | -3.44% | -24.43% | Oct 25, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
EMLCVanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management
Low Priority
Above Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum58
- Value36
- Quality60
- Risk resilience88
- Sentiment—
EMLC ETF Analysis Summary
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) currently has an AIQ Score of 56/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 88/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 36/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, EMLC has AIQ Score of 56/100 with Risk resilience base of 88/100 and fading Value at 36/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (88/100) leads while Value (36/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -0.12% ETF move · EMLC classified in Asset Management.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is EMLC Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
EMLC currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 88/100, while Value is weakest at 36/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 60/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 88/100.
- - Value is the current constraint at 36/100.
- - Price is -2.49% below its 200-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (20 vs 13).
Current Consensus
EMLC's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Sell, with 13 buy, 12 neutral, and 20 sell votes. EMLC's 14-day RSI is 72.73, which places the ETF in an overbought momentum range. EMLC's beta is 1.11, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in EMLC?
The largest recent change in EMLC is Momentum moving up by 19.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the EMLC Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
EMLC Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF.
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) ETF Analysis
VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF has an AIQ Score of 56/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 88/100. Beta is 1.11, above market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | EMLC is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 56/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 88/100 while value lags at 36/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 58/100 · Value 36/100 · Quality 60/100 · Risk 88/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 88/100.
Momentum is 58/100 and RSI (14) is 72.7.
EMLC is in a Neutral regime at 56/100.
Risk factor is 88/100 with beta 1.11 and annual volatility 7.76%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 88/100 while value lags at 36/100.
EMLC Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
EMLC ETF Analytics
EMLC holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
EMLC Technical Analysis
EMLC technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
EMLC ETF Market Context
Track EMLC market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
EMLC Distribution Analysis
EMLC distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
EMLC ETF Data
EMLC available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
EMLC Risk Analysis
EMLC volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
EMLC ETF News
EMLC ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
EMLC vs Fixed Income — Credit & Aggregate Peers
Current peer cohort: EMLC · FBND · HYG · HYLB · IGIB. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMLC Current ETF | 56/100 | 36/100 | 58/100 | 88/100 | -0.8 | 7.76% | Current |
| FBND Fidelity Total Bond ETF | 60/100 | 36/100 | 59/100 | 93/100 | -2.5 | 4.18% | EMLC vs FBND |
| HYG iShares iBoxx High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 62/100 | 55/100 | 44/100 | 84/100 | -2.08 | 4.23% | EMLC vs HYG |
| HYLB Xtrackers USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF | 52/100 | 36/100 | 45/100 | 83/100 | -2.17 | 4.17% | EMLC vs HYLB |
| IGIB iShares 5-10 Year IG Corporate Bond ETF | 58/100 | 36/100 | 57/100 | 93/100 | -2.34 | 4.69% | EMLC vs IGIB |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
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Checked Oct 22, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
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EMLC ETF FAQ
What is EMLC ETF price today?
EMLC is currently shown at $24.93. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is EMLC's 52-week high and low?
EMLC's 52-week range is $24.46 to $26.63 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does EMLC pay a dividend?
EMLC's current distribution yield is 6.41% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying EMLC?
Compare EMLC's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.