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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
79
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.52%
Avg. Dividend Yield
2.95%
Avg. 1 Year Return
28.09%
Median Risk/Return Score
56 / 100
The Best Emerging Markets Equities ETFs

79 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ...Emerging Markets Equities, ESGDec 4, 20180.15%
29.92%
1.46%
72
ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E...Emerging Markets Equities, DividendJan 25, 20160.60%
-2.83%
2.71%
1.99%
10
iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesDec 8, 20150.45%
25.09%
11.06%
2.01%
66
iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesJun 16, 20090.75%
1.55%
2.31%
4.17%
30
WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor FundEmerging Markets EquitiesAug 10, 20180.48%
20.91%
1.95%
67
AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesJun 17, 20250.70%
28.35%
0.84%
75
EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesNov 13, 20140.86%
-24.06%
4.37%
4.07%
2
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesJul 19, 20170.49%
38.47%
1.92%
85
iShares ESG Advanced MSCI EM ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesOct 6, 20200.16%
22.87%
2.70%
65
WisdomTree India Earnings FundIndia Equities, Emerging Markets Equities, Asia Pacific EquitiesFeb 22, 20080.84%
-7.30%
9.48%
0.00%
4
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesSep 4, 20240.35%
25.88%
2.65%
77
iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesJun 28, 20160.25%
22.41%
2.11%
63
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesSep 4, 20240.35%
27.51%
3.81%
86
SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesMay 12, 20080.65%
11.87%
9.61%
2.53%
48
Cambria Emerging Shareholder Yield ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesJul 14, 20160.65%
20.09%
5.07%
64
iShares MSCI South Africa ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesFeb 7, 20030.59%
-6.41%
7.61%
8.01%
25
Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesFeb 26, 20190.45%
17.86%
2.97%
58
First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX FundEmerging Markets EquitiesApr 18, 20110.80%
15.45%
9.33%
2.28%
63
First Trust Emerging Markets Small Cap AlphaDEX Fu...Emerging Markets EquitiesFeb 15, 20120.80%
8.71%
9.08%
4.29%
33
Franklin FTSE Saudi Arabia ETFEmerging Markets EquitiesOct 9, 20180.39%
5.43%
3.06%
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Best Emerging Markets Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Emerging Markets Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are GEME (89) and PIE (87). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Emerging Markets Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Emerging Markets Equities ETFs is GREK (24.73%). Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 28.09% and an average 5-year return of 6.26%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

SymbolNameReturn 5YAUMInception
Global X MSCI Greece ETF
24.73%
278.08MDec 2011
iShares MSCI Turkey ETF
16.04%
192.44MMar 2008
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF
12.48%
25.43BJul 2017
Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF
11.52%
2.09BSep 2015
Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF
11.45%
108.97MFeb 2015

Lowest-Cost Emerging Markets Equities ETFs

The top Emerging Markets Equities ETFs is SPEM (0.07%). With an average expense ratio of 0.52%, Emerging Markets Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

SymbolNameExpense RatioAUMInception
SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF0.07%17.36BMar 2007
Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF0.07%235.70MSep 2025
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF0.08%162.80BMar 2005
BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF0.11%87.64MApr 2020
Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF0.11%12.30BJan 2010

Highest-Yield Emerging Markets Equities ETFs

The top Emerging Markets Equities ETFs is IMVP (11.88%). Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.95%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

SymbolNameDividend YieldAUMInception
Invesco India ETF11.88%128.70MMar 2008
KraneShares Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Index ET...11.02%13.07MDec 2025
iShares India 50 ETF9.36%563.05MNov 2009
iShares MSCI South Africa ETF8.01%604.91MFeb 2003
Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ...5.28%366.05MJan 2025

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