iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (DVYE) 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 DVYE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DVYE
DVYE charges 0.49% annually. There are 29 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% | 216.60M | Sep 2025 | DVYE vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 159.90B | Mar 2005 | DVYE vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | 17.83B | Mar 2007 | DVYE vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.74B | Jan 2010 | DVYE vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.19M | Dec 2018 | DVYE vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DVYE
DVYE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 36 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 | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | DVYE vs GEME | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 93 | 103.78M | Jun 2011 | DVYE vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 92 | — | Sep 2024 | DVYE vs EVLU | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 91 | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | DVYE vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 91 | 119.41M | Feb 2015 | DVYE vs ROAM |
Top Performing DVYE Alternatives (YTD)
DVYE is at 10.48% YTD. There are 46 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 41.72% | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | DVYE vs EMXC | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 40.25% | 15.51M | Feb 2012 | DVYE vs EEMO | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 39.11% | 237.62M | Dec 2007 | DVYE vs PIE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 38.52% | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | DVYE vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 38.32% | 1.98B | Sep 2015 | DVYE vs XCEM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DVYE
DVYE has 14.32% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.54% | — | Jun 2025 | DVYE vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.09% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | DVYE vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.21% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | DVYE vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.19% | 1.25B | Feb 2011 | DVYE vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 12.96% | 390.16M | Jan 2015 | DVYE vs JPEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DVYE
DVYE has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.49%. No ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | DVYE vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.78B | Jul 2007 | DVYE vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 742.62M | May 2008 | DVYE vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | DVYE vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 214.70M | May 2019 | DVYE vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | DVYE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | DVYE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | DVYE vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | DVYE vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | DVYE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | DVYE vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | DVYE vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | DVYE vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | DVYE vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | DVYE vs ACWI |
Often Compared With DVYE
Investors most often compare DVYE with DVY, DVYA, SCHD. These 20 comparison targets span 15 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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