MFS Blended Research Emerging Markets Equity ETF (BREE) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with BREE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to BREE
BREE charges 0.44% annually. There are 15 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 165.70B | Oct 2012 | BREE vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 851.97M | May 2023 | BREE vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 10.16M | Sep 2024 | BREE vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 63.00M | Jun 2016 | BREE vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | BREE vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to BREE
Among 41 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 94 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | BREE vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 90 | 35.39M | Mar 2023 | BREE vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 90 | 2.93B | May 2019 | BREE vs FRDM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 89 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | BREE vs STXE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 88 | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | BREE vs HEEM |
Top Performing BREE Alternatives (YTD)
Among 43 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 78.18%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 78.18% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | BREE vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 48.20% | 130.92M | Oct 2023 | BREE vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 45.40% | 48.02M | Sep 2023 | BREE vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 44.15% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | BREE vs STXE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 40.46% | 2.93B | May 2019 | BREE vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to BREE
BREE has 33.31% 1-year volatility. There are 41 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 15.07% | 80.36M | Sep 2022 | BREE vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.87% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | BREE vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.87% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | BREE vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.07% | 10.16M | Sep 2024 | BREE vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.28% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | BREE vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to BREE
Among 41 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | BREE vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | BREE vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | BREE vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | BREE vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 390.89M | Aug 2011 | BREE vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from MFS
The 8 most viewed MFS ETFs shown here include MFSV, MFSI, BRCE and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $990M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS Active Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 49 | 7.36% | — | Dec 2024 | BREE vs MFSV | |
| MFS Active International ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 32 | 5.09% | 989.93M | Dec 2024 | BREE vs MFSI | |
| MFS Blended Research Core Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | 10.26% | — | Oct 2025 | BREE vs BRCE | |
| MFS Active Intermediate Muni Bond ETF | Municipal Bonds | 80 | 2.01% | 83.35M | Dec 2024 | BREE vs MFSM | |
| MFS Active Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | 4.10% | 271.83M | Dec 2024 | BREE vs MFSG | |
| MFS Active Core Plus Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 46 | 1.29% | 389.49M | Dec 2024 | BREE vs MFSB | |
| MFS Active Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities | — | 4.05% | — | Sep 2025 | BREE vs MMID | |
| MFS Blended Research International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 12.49% | — | Oct 2025 | BREE vs BRIE |
Often Compared With BREE
Investors most often compare BREE with OAEM, PPEM. These 2 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 75 | 32.75% | 125.98M | Sep 2022 | BREE vs OAEM | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF - | Emerging Markets Diversified | 85 | 31.88% | 1.76M | Jan 2023 | BREE vs PPEM |
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