The Best Emerging Markets Equities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Emerging Markets Equities ETFs.
Emerging markets equities ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in a diversified portfolio of companies based in emerging market countries. These countries typically have lower per capita income, less developed infrastructure and institutions, and higher economic and political risk than developed countries. Examples of emerging market countries include China, Brazil, India, Russia, South Africa, and many others.
Emerging markets equity ETFs provide exposure to the growth potential of these economies and companies. However, they are considered to be riskier than developed markets equity ETFs due to the potential for greater volatility and political instability. They also tend to be more sensitive to changes in global economic conditions and currency fluctuations. Nevertheless, despite the risks, many investors see the long-term potential for returns in these markets and use these ETFs to gain diversified exposure to them.
- Number of ETFs
- 71
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.52%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 2.93%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 30.33%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 59 / 100
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares BIC 50 UCITS ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | Apr 20, 2007 | 0.74% | -8.09% | 2.78% | 1.59% | 7 |
Best Emerging Markets Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 88 | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 103.78M | Jun 2011 | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 83 | 119.41M | Feb 2015 | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 81 | 237.62M | Dec 2007 |
Best-Performing Emerging Markets Equities ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI Greece ETF | 23.47% | 277.54M | Dec 2011 | |
| iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | 14.16% | 218.28M | Mar 2008 | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 11.10% | 119.41M | Feb 2015 | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 10.70% | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 10.26% | 1.25B | Feb 2011 |
Lowest-Cost Emerging Markets Equities ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 216.60M | Sep 2025 | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 159.90B | Mar 2005 | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | 17.83B | Mar 2007 | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.74B | Jan 2010 | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.19M | Dec 2018 |
Highest-Yield Emerging Markets Equities ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Index ET... | 11.12% | 13.12M | Dec 2025 | |
| Invesco India ETF | 8.79% | 141.08M | Mar 2008 | |
| iShares MSCI South Africa ETF | 6.58% | 692.58M | Feb 2003 | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 5.46% | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | |
| KraneShares Emerging Markets Consumer Technology I... | 5.30% | 41.34M | Oct 2017 |
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