iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF (CWO.NEO) Alternatives
iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF (CWO.NEO) 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 CWO.NEO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to CWO.NEO
CWO.NEO charges 0.73% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among CWO.NEO alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | Sep 30, 2025 | CWO.NEO vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | CWO.NEO vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | Mar 19, 2007 | CWO.NEO vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | CWO.NEO vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | Dec 6, 2018 | CWO.NEO vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CWO.NEO
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF | 94 | Jun 16, 2009 | CWO.NEO vs EMIF | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 93 | Jul 19, 2017 | CWO.NEO vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 92 | Feb 26, 2015 | CWO.NEO vs ROAM | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 91 | May 2, 2019 | CWO.NEO vs ECOW | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | 91 | Mar 17, 2015 | CWO.NEO vs SDEM |
Top Performing CWO.NEO Alternatives (YTD)
CWO.NEO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | 12.41% | Mar 26, 2008 | CWO.NEO vs TUR | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 12.21% | Dec 28, 2007 | CWO.NEO vs PIE | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund | 10.91% | Apr 18, 2011 | CWO.NEO vs FEM | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 10.54% | Feb 23, 2012 | CWO.NEO vs DVYE | |
| AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF | 9.93% | Jun 17, 2025 | CWO.NEO vs EMOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CWO.NEO
CWO.NEO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | CWO.NEO vs EMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.22% | Apr 29, 2014 | CWO.NEO vs QAT | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 13.76% | Feb 23, 2011 | CWO.NEO vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 14.07% | Jan 7, 2015 | CWO.NEO vs JPEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | 15.05% | Jul 13, 2007 | CWO.NEO vs DEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CWO.NEO
CWO.NEO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | CWO.NEO vs EMDV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | -9.78% | Mar 17, 2015 | CWO.NEO vs SDEM | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | -10.32% | Jan 7, 2015 | CWO.NEO vs JPEM | |
| ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -10.35% | Mar 28, 2014 | CWO.NEO vs EDOG | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -10.36% | Feb 23, 2011 | CWO.NEO vs EDIV |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | CWO.NEO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | CWO.NEO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | CWO.NEO vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | CWO.NEO vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | CWO.NEO vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | CWO.NEO vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | CWO.NEO vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | CWO.NEO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | CWO.NEO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | CWO.NEO vs ACWI |
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