JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF (BBEM) 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 BBEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BBEM
BBEM charges 0.15% annually. There are 6 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 | BBEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | BBEM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | BBEM vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | BBEM vs IEMG | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 89.24M | Apr 2020 | BBEM vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BBEM
BBEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 52 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 91 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | BBEM vs EMEQ | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | BBEM vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | BBEM vs EVLU | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 90 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | BBEM vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 87 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | BBEM vs FTHF |
Top Performing BBEM Alternatives (YTD)
BBEM is at 17.16% YTD. There are 53 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 53.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 53.76% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | BBEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 34.68% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | BBEM vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 31.48% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | BBEM vs STXE | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 30.73% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | BBEM vs EMSF | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 29.70% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | BBEM vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BBEM
BBEM has 23.91% 1-year volatility. There are 75 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.64% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | BBEM vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.70% | — | Jun 2025 | BBEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.07% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | BBEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.68% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | BBEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | BBEM vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BBEM
BBEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.37%. There are 44 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 | BBEM vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | BBEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | BBEM vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | BBEM vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | BBEM vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from JPMorgan
The 10 most viewed JPMorgan ETFs shown here include JEPQ, JEPI, JPST and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $46B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 55 | 6.05% | 39.88B | May 2022 | BBEM vs JEPQ | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | Dividend, Derivative Income | 48 | 4.52% | 45.80B | May 2020 | BBEM vs JEPI | |
| JPMorgan Ultra-Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 1.95% | 40.48B | May 2017 | BBEM vs JPST | |
| JPMorgan Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 95 | 1.77% | 10.22B | Oct 2021 | BBEM vs JPIE | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Quality Factor ETF | Quality Factor, Large Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 14.93% | 8.22B | Nov 2017 | BBEM vs JQUA | |
| JPMorgan Hedged Equity Laddered Overlay ETF | Options Trading | 53 | 3.32% | 4.62B | Sep 2023 | BBEM vs HELO | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Tech Leaders ETF | Technology Equities, Actively Managed | 20 | 4.84% | 4.11B | Oct 2023 | BBEM vs JTEK | |
| JPMorgan U.S. Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 75 | 19.05% | 2.50B | Nov 2017 | BBEM vs JMOM | |
| JPMorgan Limited Duration Bond ETF | Short-Term Bond | 94 | 1.57% | 3.95B | Feb 1993 | BBEM vs JPLD | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 9.70% | 8.89B | Mar 2019 | BBEM vs BBUS |
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Investors most often compare BBEM with CGNG, VOO, FRDM. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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