iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (EEM) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EEM
EEM charges 0.72% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EEM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | EEM vs IEMG | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | EEM vs XCNY | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | EEM vs BBEM | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | EEM vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | EEM vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EEM
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 97 | Mar 2, 2023 | EEM vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | EEM vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | EEM vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | EEM vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | EEM vs PEMX |
Top Performing EEM Alternatives (YTD)
EEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 15.23% | Oct 30, 2023 | EEM vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 14.16% | Sep 4, 2024 | EEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 13.96% | Mar 2, 2023 | EEM vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 11.76% | Sep 14, 2022 | EEM vs OAEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 11.39% | Jan 30, 2023 | EEM vs STXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EEM
EEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.57% | Oct 30, 2007 | EEM vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | EEM vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.26% | Nov 7, 2023 | EEM vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | EEM vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | EEM vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EEM
EEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.99% | Oct 30, 2007 | EEM vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | EEM vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.40% | Sep 23, 2014 | EEM vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | EEM vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | EEM vs AVEE |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | EEM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | EEM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | EEM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | EEM vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | EEM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EEM vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | EEM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | EEM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | EEM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | EEM vs ACWI |
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