iShares MSCI BRIC ETF (BKF) 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 BKF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BKF
BKF charges 0.69% annually. There are 61 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 | BKF vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | BKF vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | BKF vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | BKF vs SCHE | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | BKF vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BKF
BKF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 8. There are 68 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 89 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | BKF vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | BKF vs EVLU | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 87 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | BKF vs PIE | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | BKF vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 82 | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | BKF vs EMXC |
Top Performing BKF Alternatives (YTD)
BKF is at -8.67% YTD. There are 73 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 36.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 36.00% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | BKF vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 32.80% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | BKF vs EMXC | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 29.80% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | BKF vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 29.59% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | BKF vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 27.36% | — | Sep 2024 | BKF vs EVLU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BKF
BKF has 15.98% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.65% | — | Jun 2025 | BKF vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.79% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | BKF vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.47% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | BKF vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | BKF vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.81% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | BKF vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BKF
BKF has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.45%. There are 60 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -6.72% | — | Jun 2025 | BKF vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | BKF vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | BKF vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | BKF vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | BKF vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | BKF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.32% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | BKF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 88.79% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | BKF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.84% | 894.38B | May 2000 | BKF vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | -1.35% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | BKF vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 11.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | BKF vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 29 | -17.46% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | BKF vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.04% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | BKF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 20.14% | 83.34B | May 2000 | BKF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.64% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | BKF vs ACWI |
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Investors most often compare BKF with FPADX, SPY, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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