WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund (DEM) belongs to the Dividend category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DEM
DEM charges 0.63% annually. There are 136 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | 0.04% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | DEM vs VIG | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 0.04% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | DEM vs VYM | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P Sector Neutral Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 12.81M | Sep 2023 | DEM vs SPDG | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 0.05% | 1.71B | Nov 2017 | DEM vs DIVB | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 0.06% | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | DEM vs SCHD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEM
DEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 65. There are 77 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin International Low Volatility High Dividen... | 96 | 5.48B | Jul 2016 | DEM vs LVHI | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 95 | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | DEM vs INCE | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 94 | 1.71B | Nov 2017 | DEM vs DIVB | |
| WisdomTree Global High Dividend Fund | 94 | 146.66M | Jun 2006 | DEM vs DEW | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 94 | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | DEM vs SCHD |
Top Performing DEM Alternatives (YTD)
DEM is at 18.54% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the Dividend category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 66.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 66.15% | 106.87M | Oct 2023 | DEM vs MRNY | |
| ETRACS 2x Leveraged U.S. Dividend Factor TR ETN | 48.67% | 8.65M | Feb 2021 | DEM vs SCDL | |
| Amplify Energy & Natural Resources Covered Call ET... | 29.52% | 26.89M | Aug 2022 | DEM vs NDIV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growt... | 27.49% | 141.38M | Aug 2013 | DEM vs DGRE | |
| iShares Core Dividend ETF | 27.02% | 1.71B | Nov 2017 | DEM vs DIVB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEM
DEM has 15.03% 1-year volatility. There are 122 ETFs in the Dividend category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 5.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 5.86% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | DEM vs ALTY | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF | 8.01% | 45.80B | May 2020 | DEM vs JEPI | |
| Simplify Enhanced Income ETF | 8.05% | 66.82M | Oct 2022 | DEM vs HIGH | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | 8.32% | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | DEM vs INCE | |
| Calamos CEF Income & Arbitrage ETF | 8.40% | 33.90M | Jan 2024 | DEM vs CCEF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEM
DEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -7.89%. There are 53 ETFs in the Dividend category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Morningstar Dividend Leaders Index Fun... | -4.27% | 7.77B | Mar 2006 | DEM vs FDL | |
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -4.34% | 45.64M | Jul 2015 | DEM vs ALTY | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | -4.61% | 104.16B | Oct 2011 | DEM vs SCHD | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | -4.84% | 1.80B | Oct 2013 | DEM vs RDIV | |
| Franklin Income Equity Focus ETF | -4.90% | 135.67M | Sep 2016 | DEM vs INCE |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
The 10 most viewed WisdomTree ETFs shown here include USFR, DGRW, GDE and span 15 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $18B.
Often Compared With DEM
Investors most often compare DEM with DVYE, EEM, AVEM. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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