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 19 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 South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | EEMA vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | 89.13M | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLAU | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 91.04M | Apr 2020 | EEMA vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 17 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 96 | 3.09B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLTW | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 96 | 11.41B | Jun 2000 | EEMA vs EWT | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 95 | 26.26B | May 2000 | EEMA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 94 | 159.67M | Oct 2010 | EEMA vs MKOR |
Top Performing EEMA Alternatives (YTD)
EEMA is at 29.62% YTD. There are 15 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 125.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 125.43% | 1.16B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 125.28% | 26.26B | May 2000 | EEMA vs EWY | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 104.00% | 159.67M | Oct 2010 | EEMA vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 79.72% | 3.09B | Nov 2017 | EEMA vs FLTW | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | 75.55% | 11.41B | Jun 2000 | EEMA vs EWT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA has 22.05% 1-year volatility. There are 38 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.18% | 5.89M | May 2024 | EEMA vs INDH | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.34% | 67.43M | Feb 2012 | EEMA vs DVYA | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 13.80% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | EEMA vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.11% | 331.79M | Mar 1996 | EEMA vs EWM | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | 14.30% | 96.37M | Feb 2011 | EEMA vs ASEA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.30%. There are 29 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 926.08M | Mar 1996 | EEMA vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 96.37M | Feb 2011 | EEMA vs ASEA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 67.43M | Feb 2012 | EEMA vs DVYA | |
| iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF | -8.79% | 2.05B | Oct 2001 | EEMA vs EPP | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders Developed Asia ex-Japan ETF | -9.01% | 6.36B | Aug 2018 | EEMA vs BBAX |
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 $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.70% | 95.28B | May 2020 | EEMA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 3 | -26.49% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | EEMA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 69 | 9.76% | 837.93B | May 2000 | EEMA vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 96 | 117.74% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | EEMA vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.64% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | EEMA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 77 | 8.84% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | EEMA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -8.55% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | EEMA vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -2.92% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | EEMA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 21.64% | 81.35B | May 2000 | EEMA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 69 | 12.10% | 32.95B | 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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