International Bond ETF

As you might expect, International Bond ETF’s provide exposure to non US government bonds.  Currently, there are just four that are liquid enough to consider.  It’s probably not too surprising to know that the yields for these bonds will be higher considering the increased risk.  Although some would argue that countries like Brazil are in much better shape than the US!Yield are provided in bold (as of June 2010)

PowerShares Emerging Markets Sovereign Debt Portfolio (PCY) 6.3%
iShares JPMorgan USD Emerging Markets Bond Fund (EMB) 5.5%
SPDR DB International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF (WIP) .90%
SPDR Barclays Capital International Treasury Bond ETF (BWX) .80%