iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EEMA. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA charges 0.50% annually. There are 29 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | EEMA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.93B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 150.34M | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | EEMA vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 172.98M | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLJH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 35 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | EEMA vs KCAI | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 94 | 2.98B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLTW | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 94 | 7.14B | Jun 2006 | EEMA vs DXJ | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 93 | 10.71B | Jun 2000 | EEMA vs EWT | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 93 | 281.43M | Jun 2013 | EEMA vs OPPJ |
Top Performing EEMA Alternatives (YTD)
EEMA is at 18.98% YTD. There are 26 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 130.89%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 130.89% | 1.58B | Apr 2013 | EEMA vs KORU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 73.03% | 1.29B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 72.82% | 21.85B | May 2000 | EEMA vs EWY | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 68.73% | 137.63M | Oct 2010 | EEMA vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 62.21% | 2.98B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA has 23.20% 1-year volatility. There are 68 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.23% | 68.46M | Feb 2012 | EEMA vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.32% | 5.90M | May 2024 | EEMA vs INDH | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 13.81% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | EEMA vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.09% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | EEMA vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.14% | 303.36M | Mar 1996 | EEMA vs EWM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.30%. There are 41 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.18M | Aug 2024 | EEMA vs KCAI | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -7.65% | 149.93M | Mar 2014 | EEMA vs KBA | |
| Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.69% | 1.35B | Nov 2013 | EEMA vs ASHR | |
| iShares MSCI China A ETF | -7.77% | 232.89M | Jun 2016 | EEMA vs CNYA | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 987.63M | Mar 1996 | EEMA vs EWS |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | EEMA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | EEMA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 93 | 84.03% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | EEMA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | EEMA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | EEMA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | EEMA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | EEMA vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | EEMA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | EEMA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | EEMA vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EEMA
Investors most often compare EEMA with AIA, GMF, VFEM.L. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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