abrdn Emerging Markets Dividend Active ETF (AGEM) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AGEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AGEM
AGEM charges 0.70% annually. There are 51 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 216.60M | Sep 2025 | AGEM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 159.90B | Mar 2005 | AGEM vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | 17.83B | Mar 2007 | AGEM vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.74B | Jan 2010 | AGEM vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.19M | Dec 2018 | AGEM vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AGEM
AGEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 87. There are 9 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 93 | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | AGEM vs GEME | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 93 | 103.78M | Jun 2011 | AGEM vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 92 | — | Sep 2024 | AGEM vs EVLU | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 91 | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | AGEM vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 91 | 119.41M | Feb 2015 | AGEM vs ROAM |
Top Performing AGEM Alternatives (YTD)
AGEM is at 31.54% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 41.72% | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | AGEM vs EMXC | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 40.25% | 15.51M | Feb 2012 | AGEM vs EEMO | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 39.11% | 237.62M | Dec 2007 | AGEM vs PIE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 38.52% | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | AGEM vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 38.32% | 1.98B | Sep 2015 | AGEM vs XCEM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AGEM
AGEM has 20.15% 1-year volatility. There are 47 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.54% | — | Jun 2025 | AGEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.09% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | AGEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.21% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | AGEM vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.19% | 1.25B | Feb 2011 | AGEM vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 12.96% | 390.16M | Jan 2015 | AGEM vs JPEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AGEM
AGEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.92%. There are 48 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -6.49% | 1.28B | Feb 2012 | AGEM vs DVYE | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | AGEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.78B | Jul 2007 | AGEM vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 742.62M | May 2008 | AGEM vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | AGEM vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from abrdn
The 4 most viewed abrdn ETFs shown here include SIVR, SGOL, AMUN and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $8B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 48 | 2.85% | 5.12B | Jul 2009 | AGEM vs SIVR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | Precious Metals, Gold | 32 | 2.97% | 7.51B | Sep 2009 | AGEM vs SGOL | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 1.11% | 53.87M | Oct 2025 | AGEM vs AMUN | |
| abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | — | 7.39% | 83.10M | Oct 2025 | AGEM vs ASCI |
Often Compared With AGEM
Investors most often compare AGEM with EMOP, ECOW, QEMM. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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