The Best Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs.
Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs and funds invest across a broad basket of developing economies, spanning multiple regions, countries, and sectors rather than concentrating in a single market. They provide diversified exposure to the long-term growth potential of emerging economies such as China, India, and Brazil, while spreading the political, currency, and economic risks inherent to these markets.
- Number of ETFs
- 46
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.60%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 2.39%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 33.08%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 54 / 100
The Best Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs
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Best Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are EMEQ (91) and EMDM (86).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 91 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 86 | 39.52M | Mar 2023 | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 81 | 2.93B | May 2019 | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 78 | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 77 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 |
Best-Performing Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs is FRDM (17.03%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs show an average 1-year return of 33.08% and an average 5-year return of 8.58%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 17.03% | 2.93B | May 2019 | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 10.71% | 71.44M | Jun 2016 | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 8.93% | 282.49M | Sep 2014 | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 7.44% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 6.91% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 |
Lowest-Cost Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs
The top Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs is IEMG (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.60%, Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 156.92B | Oct 2012 | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 800.86M | May 2023 | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 71.44M | Jun 2016 | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 |
Highest-Yield Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs
The top Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs is XC (12.18%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Diversified ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.39%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 12.18% | 79.89M | Sep 2022 | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 5.50% | 32.15M | May 2023 | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 4.99% | 800.86M | May 2023 | |
| Harbor Osmosis Emerging Markets Resource Efficient... | 4.22% | 133.68M | Dec 2024 | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | 4.06% | 48.52M | Jan 2023 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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