iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Asia ETF (EEMA) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EEMA alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EEMA vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EEMA vs FLAU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EEMA vs FLKR | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | EEMA vs IPAC | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | EEMA vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EEMA
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | EEMA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | EEMA vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | EEMA vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | EEMA vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | EEMA vs FPA |
Top Performing EEMA Alternatives (YTD)
EEMA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | EEMA vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | EEMA vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | EEMA vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | EEMA vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | EEMA vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | EEMA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | EEMA vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | EEMA vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | EEMA vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | EEMA vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EEMA
EEMA alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | EEMA vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | EEMA vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | EEMA vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | EEMA vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | EEMA vs ADVE |
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 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | EEMA vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EEMA vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EEMA vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EEMA vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EEMA vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EEMA vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EEMA vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EEMA vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EEMA vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EEMA vs ACWI |
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