Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF (AVEM) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with AVEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVEM
AVEM charges 0.33% annually. There are 61 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | AVEM vs VEA | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | AVEM vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | AVEM vs SPDW | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | AVEM vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | AVEM vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVEM
AVEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 12 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | AVEM vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | AVEM vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | AVEM vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | AVEM vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | AVEM vs ICOW |
Top Performing AVEM Alternatives (YTD)
AVEM is at 27.59% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 42.26% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | AVEM vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 40.52% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | AVEM vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.15% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | AVEM vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.41% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | AVEM vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | AVEM vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVEM
AVEM has 19.45% 1-year volatility. There are 160 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.19% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | AVEM vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | AVEM vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | AVEM vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | AVEM vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | AVEM vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVEM
AVEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.13%. There are 143 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | AVEM vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | AVEM vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | AVEM vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | AVEM vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | AVEM vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from American Century
The 10 most viewed American Century ETFs shown here include AVUS, AVDE, AVLV and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $16B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 81 | 14.42% | 12.71B | Sep 2019 | AVEM vs AVUS | |
| Avantis International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 54 | 10.55% | 16.33B | Sep 2019 | AVEM vs AVDE | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 20.64% | 12.01B | Sep 2021 | AVEM vs AVLV | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 61 | 16.79% | 1.40B | Sep 2021 | AVEM vs AVES | |
| American Century STOXX U.S. Quality Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 20 | 2.19% | 2.14B | Sep 2018 | AVEM vs QGRO | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 81 | 14.81% | 1.21B | Sep 2023 | AVEM vs AVLC | |
| American Century Focused Dynamic Growth ETF | Global Equities | 46 | 7.52% | 409.56M | Mar 2020 | AVEM vs FDG | |
| Avantis Core Fixed Income ETF | Corporate Bonds | 38 | 0.08% | 1.81B | Oct 2020 | AVEM vs AVIG | |
| American Century Multisector Floating Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 2.39% | 22.70M | Mar 2023 | AVEM vs FUSI | |
| American Century Short Duration Strategic Income E... | Short-Term Bond | 91 | 1.22% | 209.98M | Oct 2022 | AVEM vs SDSI |
Often Compared With AVEM
Investors most often compare AVEM with VWO, EIMI.L, VXUS. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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