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 62 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | AGEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | AGEM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | AGEM vs VWO | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | AGEM vs BKEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | AGEM vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AGEM
AGEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 11 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 86 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | AGEM vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 85 | — | Sep 2024 | AGEM vs EVLU | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 85 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | AGEM vs PIE | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 78 | 213.27M | May 2019 | AGEM vs ECOW | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 77 | 109.30M | Feb 2015 | AGEM vs ROAM |
Top Performing AGEM Alternatives (YTD)
AGEM is at 21.94% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 35.77% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | AGEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 28.41% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | AGEM vs EMXC | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 28.13% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | AGEM vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 26.23% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | AGEM vs XCEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 25.81% | — | Sep 2024 | AGEM vs EVLU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AGEM
AGEM has 23.56% 1-year volatility. There are 60 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.79% | — | Jun 2025 | AGEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.80% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | AGEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.52% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | AGEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.50% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | AGEM vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.81% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | AGEM vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AGEM
AGEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.92%. There are 54 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -7.02% | — | Jun 2025 | AGEM vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | AGEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | AGEM vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | 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 6 most viewed abrdn ETFs shown here include SIVR, SGOL, GLTR and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Physical Silver Shares ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.76% | 3.97B | Jul 2009 | AGEM vs SIVR | |
| abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.79% | 6.81B | Sep 2009 | AGEM vs SGOL | |
| abrdn Physical Precious Metals Basket Shares ETF | Precious Metals | 21 | -13.81% | 2.48B | Oct 2010 | AGEM vs GLTR | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | Precious Metals, Metals | 15 | -21.20% | 1.84B | Jan 2010 | AGEM vs PPLT | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Active ETF | Municipal Bonds | — | 1.40% | 53.16M | Oct 2025 | AGEM vs AMUN | |
| abrdn International Small Cap Active ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | — | 4.02% | 78.74M | Oct 2025 | AGEM vs ASCI |
Often Compared With AGEM
Investors most often compare AGEM with EMOP, DVYE, QEMM. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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