iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) 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 EEMS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EEMS
EEMS charges 0.73% annually. There are 27 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 156.92B | Oct 2012 | EEMS vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 800.86M | May 2023 | EEMS vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | EEMS vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 71.44M | Jun 2016 | EEMS vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | EEMS vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EEMS
EEMS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 36 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 91 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | EEMS vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 87 | 39.52M | Mar 2023 | EEMS vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 83 | 2.93B | May 2019 | EEMS vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 79 | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | EEMS vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 77 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | EEMS vs STXE |
Top Performing EEMS Alternatives (YTD)
EEMS is at 8.56% YTD. There are 37 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 57.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 57.19% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | EEMS vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 34.92% | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | EEMS vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 34.43% | 46.22M | Sep 2023 | EEMS vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 31.86% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | EEMS vs STXE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 28.51% | 2.93B | May 2019 | EEMS vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EEMS
EEMS has 19.43% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 14.81% | 79.89M | Sep 2022 | EEMS vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.81% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | EEMS vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.12% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | EEMS vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.50% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | EEMS vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.59% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | EEMS vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EEMS
EEMS has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.87%. There are 4 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | EEMS vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | EEMS vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | EEMS vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 282.49M | Sep 2014 | EEMS vs HEEM | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF | -11.35% | 2.00B | Apr 2022 | EEMS vs DFEV |
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 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | EEMS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | EEMS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | EEMS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | EEMS vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | EEMS vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | EEMS vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | EEMS vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | EEMS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | EEMS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | EEMS vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EEMS
Investors most often compare EEMS with EEM, EWX, VWO. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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