SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF (EDIV) 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 EDIV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EDIV
EDIV charges 0.49% annually. There are 35 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | EDIV vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | EDIV vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | EDIV vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | EDIV vs SCHE | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | EDIV vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EDIV
EDIV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 37. There are 51 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 89 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EDIV vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | EDIV vs EVLU | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 87 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | EDIV vs PIE | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | EDIV vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 82 | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | EDIV vs EMXC |
Top Performing EDIV Alternatives (YTD)
EDIV is at 9.97% YTD. There are 51 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 36.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 36.00% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | EDIV vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 32.80% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | EDIV vs EMXC | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 29.80% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | EDIV vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 29.59% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EDIV vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 27.36% | — | Sep 2024 | EDIV vs EVLU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EDIV
EDIV has 12.81% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.65% | — | Jun 2025 | EDIV vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.79% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EDIV vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.47% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | EDIV vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | EDIV vs RNEM | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.37% | 65.85M | Apr 2014 | EDIV vs QAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EDIV
EDIV has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.36%. There are 16 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -6.72% | — | Jun 2025 | EDIV vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | EDIV vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | EDIV vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | EDIV vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EDIV vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $783B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.84% | 783.21B | Jan 1993 | EDIV vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.10% | 132.10B | Nov 2004 | EDIV vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 66 | 27.85% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | EDIV vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 49 | 12.15% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | EDIV vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 52 | 14.61% | 7.40B | Oct 2015 | EDIV vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 54 | 29.13% | 36.33B | Dec 1998 | EDIV vs XLE | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.90% | 158.31B | Nov 2005 | EDIV vs SPYM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.00% | 27.70B | Jun 2018 | EDIV vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 30 | 8.46% | 23.51B | Dec 1998 | EDIV vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.89% | 46.75B | May 2007 | EDIV vs BIL |
Often Compared With EDIV
Investors most often compare EDIV with EEMS, EEM, EYLD. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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