WisdomTree Emerging Markets Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRE) 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 DGRE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DGRE
DGRE charges 0.32% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | DGRE vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.88B | Mar 2007 | DGRE vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | DGRE vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.80B | Jan 2010 | DGRE vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.93M | Dec 2018 | DGRE vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGRE
DGRE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 85. There are 11 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 93 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | DGRE vs GEME | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 92 | 107.84M | Jun 2011 | DGRE vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 92 | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | DGRE vs EMXC | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 92 | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | DGRE vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 91 | — | Sep 2024 | DGRE vs EVLU |
Top Performing DGRE Alternatives (YTD)
DGRE is at 34.34% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 47.80% | 21.60M | Feb 2012 | DGRE vs EEMO | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 47.39% | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | DGRE vs EMXC | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 46.17% | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | DGRE vs PIE | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 43.27% | 2.09B | Sep 2015 | DGRE vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 39.92% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | DGRE vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGRE
DGRE has 22.00% 1-year volatility. There are 50 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.35% | — | Jun 2025 | DGRE vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.50% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | DGRE vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.48% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | DGRE vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.60% | 1.28B | Feb 2011 | DGRE vs EDIV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.27% | 67.45M | Apr 2014 | DGRE vs QAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGRE
DGRE has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.68%. There are 46 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -4.47% | — | Jun 2025 | DGRE vs TJUN | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -7.10% | 1.21B | Feb 2012 | DGRE vs DVYE | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | DGRE vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 4.03B | Jul 2007 | DGRE vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 747.02M | May 2008 | DGRE vs EWX |
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Often Compared With DGRE
Investors most often compare DGRE with IGRO, SCHD, DGRO. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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