ICE BofA Financial US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index Semi-Annual Yield to Worst
BAMLEMFLFLCRPIUSSYTW • Economic Data from Federal Reserve Economic Data (FRED)
Latest Value
5.23
Year-over-Year Change
-1.13%
Date Range
10/26/2021 - 8/7/2025
Summary
The ICE BofA Financial US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index Semi-Annual Yield to Worst measures the potential lowest yield for emerging market corporate bonds under current market conditions. This metric provides critical insights into the risk and return characteristics of corporate debt in developing economies.
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
This index tracks the yield performance of liquid corporate bonds from emerging market issuers, offering investors and economists a comprehensive view of potential returns and credit risk. Economists use this metric to assess the financial health and investment attractiveness of emerging market corporate debt.
Methodology
The index is calculated semi-annually by Bank of America, analyzing a representative basket of emerging market corporate bonds and computing their potential lowest yield under various market scenarios.
Historical Context
This trend is used by central banks, investment managers, and policymakers to evaluate international corporate credit markets and make informed investment and monetary policy decisions.
Key Facts
- Measures potential lowest yield for emerging market corporate bonds
- Updated semi-annually by Bank of America
- Provides critical insight into international corporate debt markets
FAQs
Q: What does 'Yield to Worst' mean?
A: Yield to Worst represents the lowest potential yield an investor could receive from a bond without the issuer defaulting, accounting for potential early redemption scenarios.
Q: Why are emerging market corporate bonds important?
A: Emerging market corporate bonds offer potentially higher returns compared to developed markets, but also carry higher risk due to economic and political uncertainties.
Q: How often is this index updated?
A: The index is calculated and updated semi-annually, providing a periodic snapshot of emerging market corporate bond performance.
Q: Who uses this index?
A: Investment managers, central banks, economic researchers, and international financial institutions use this index to assess emerging market corporate debt trends.
Q: What are the limitations of this index?
A: The index represents a specific subset of emerging market bonds and may not capture the entire market's complexity or individual country variations.
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Citation
U.S. Federal Reserve, ICE BofA Financial US Emerging Markets Liquid Corporate Plus Index Semi-Annual Yield to Worst [BAMLEMFLFLCRPIUSSYTW], retrieved from FRED.
Last Checked: 8/1/2025