Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF (ECON) 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 ECON. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ECON
ECON charges 0.49% annually. There are 28 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 | ECON vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 159.90B | Mar 2005 | ECON vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | 17.83B | Mar 2007 | ECON vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.74B | Jan 2010 | ECON vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.19M | Dec 2018 | ECON vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ECON
ECON has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 89. There are 7 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 94 | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | ECON vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 93 | — | Sep 2024 | ECON vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 93 | 103.78M | Jun 2011 | ECON vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 92 | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | ECON vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 92 | 119.41M | Feb 2015 | ECON vs ROAM |
Top Performing ECON Alternatives (YTD)
ECON is at 36.71% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 43.15% | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | ECON vs EMXC | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 42.13% | 15.51M | Feb 2012 | ECON vs EEMO | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 40.45% | 237.62M | Dec 2007 | ECON vs PIE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 40.25% | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | ECON vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 40.07% | 1.98B | Sep 2015 | ECON vs XCEM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ECON
ECON has 20.33% 1-year volatility. There are 51 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.55% | — | Jun 2025 | ECON vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.08% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | ECON vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.10% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | ECON vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.11% | 1.25B | Feb 2011 | ECON vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 12.89% | 390.16M | Jan 2015 | ECON vs JPEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ECON
ECON has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.76%. There are 45 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -6.49% | 1.28B | Feb 2012 | ECON vs DVYE | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | ECON vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.78B | Jul 2007 | ECON vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 742.62M | May 2008 | ECON vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | ECON vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from Ameriprise Financial
The 6 most viewed Ameriprise Financial ETFs shown here include INCO, RECS, DIAL and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -10.88% | 227.38M | Aug 2011 | ECON vs INCO | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | 7.42% | 5.66B | Sep 2019 | ECON vs RECS | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | Multisector Bonds | 48 | 1.19% | 460.40M | Oct 2017 | ECON vs DIAL | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | Money Market | 38 | 1.45% | 591.09M | Oct 2018 | ECON vs MUST | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 73 | 11.52% | 303.11M | Sep 2019 | ECON vs REVS | |
| Columbia Sustainable International Equity Income E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 57 | 8.09% | 7.85M | Jun 2016 | ECON vs ESGN |
Often Compared With ECON
Investors most often compare ECON with FLCH, SPY, IDMO. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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