Avantis Emerging Markets ex-China Equity ETF (AVXC) 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 AVXC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AVXC
AVXC charges 0.33% annually. There are 27 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% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | AVXC vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | AVXC vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | AVXC vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | AVXC vs IEMG | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.59B | Jan 2010 | AVXC vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AVXC
AVXC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 72. There are 29 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 92 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | AVXC vs EMEQ | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | AVXC vs EVLU | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | AVXC vs GEME | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 89 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | AVXC vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 86 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | AVXC vs FTHF |
Top Performing AVXC Alternatives (YTD)
AVXC is at 23.53% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 55.77% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | AVXC vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 35.77% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | AVXC vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 32.23% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | AVXC vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 31.89% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | AVXC vs STXE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 30.26% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | AVXC vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AVXC
AVXC has 25.16% 1-year volatility. There are 93 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.65% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | AVXC vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.70% | — | Jun 2025 | AVXC vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.07% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | AVXC vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.68% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | AVXC vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | AVXC vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AVXC
AVXC has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.43%. There are 93 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | AVXC vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | AVXC vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | AVXC vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | AVXC vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | AVXC vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from Avantis
The 10 most viewed Avantis ETFs shown here include AVUV, AVDV, AVLV and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $30B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 93 | 25.35% | 30.19B | Sep 2019 | AVXC vs AVUV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 81 | 13.72% | 18.90B | Sep 2019 | AVXC vs AVDV | |
| Avantis U.S. Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 96 | 23.60% | 17.85B | Sep 2021 | AVXC vs AVLV | |
| Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 89 | 16.24% | 13.88B | Sep 2019 | AVXC vs AVUS | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets ETF | Global Equities | 90 | 17.02% | 1.11B | Sep 2022 | AVXC vs AVGE | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 62 | 17.91% | 25.76B | Sep 2019 | AVXC vs AVEM | |
| Avantis International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 76 | 12.82% | 18.19B | Sep 2019 | AVXC vs AVDE | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | Global Equities | 93 | 19.44% | 424.52M | Jun 2023 | AVXC vs AVGV | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Value ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 42 | 8.94% | 1.41B | Sep 2021 | AVXC vs AVES | |
| Avantis All International Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 77 | 13.68% | 697.66M | Jun 2023 | AVXC vs AVNM |
Often Compared With AVXC
Investors most often compare AVXC with EMXC, FRDM, DAADX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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