ICE BofA Public Sector Issuers US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index Semi-Annual Yield to Worst
BAMLEMPUPUBSLCRPIUSSYTW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.48
Year-over-Year Change
-2.49%
Date Range
10/28/2021 - 8/11/2025
Summary
This index tracks the semi-annual yield to worst for public sector issuers in emerging market liquid corporate bonds, providing insight into the potential returns and risk profile of these investments. It serves as a critical benchmark for understanding the performance and attractiveness of emerging market corporate debt.
Analysis & Context
This economic indicator provides valuable insights into current market conditions and economic trends. The data is updated regularly by the Federal Reserve and represents one of the most reliable sources for economic analysis.
Understanding this metric helps economists, policymakers, and investors make informed decisions about economic conditions and future trends. The interactive chart above allows you to explore historical patterns and identify key trends over time.
About This Dataset
The index represents a comprehensive measure of yield performance for public sector corporate bonds in emerging markets, capturing the lowest potential yield an investor might receive. Economists and investors use this metric to assess the risk-adjusted returns and overall health of emerging market corporate debt markets.
Methodology
The data is calculated by Bank of America using a proprietary methodology that evaluates the lowest potential yield across different bond scenarios, considering factors like call dates and market conditions.
Historical Context
This index is used by central banks, investment managers, and policymakers to evaluate emerging market financial risk and make strategic investment or monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Measures yield performance for public sector emerging market corporate bonds
- Provides a conservative estimate of potential investment returns
- Helps investors assess risk in emerging market debt markets
FAQs
Q: What does 'Yield to Worst' mean?
A: Yield to Worst represents the lowest potential yield an investor might receive from a bond, considering scenarios like early redemption or call options.
Q: Why are emerging market bonds important?
A: Emerging market bonds offer potentially higher returns compared to developed markets, but also come with increased risk and volatility.
Q: How often is this index updated?
A: The index is calculated semi-annually, providing periodic snapshots of emerging market corporate bond performance.
Q: Who uses this index?
A: Investment managers, financial analysts, central banks, and institutional investors use this index to evaluate emerging market debt opportunities.
Q: What are the limitations of this index?
A: The index focuses on liquid corporate bonds and may not fully represent all emerging market debt, and past performance does not guarantee future results.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, ICE BofA Public Sector Issuers US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index Semi-Annual Yield to Worst [BAMLEMPUPUBSLCRPIUSSYTW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025