iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF (EEMS) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EEMS
EEMS charges 0.73% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EEMS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | EEMS vs IEMG | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | EEMS vs XCNY | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | EEMS vs BBEM | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | EEMS vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | EEMS vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EEMS
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 | EEMS vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | EEMS vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | EEMS vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | EEMS vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | EEMS vs PEMX |
Top Performing EEMS Alternatives (YTD)
EEMS 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 | EEMS vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 14.16% | Sep 4, 2024 | EEMS vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 13.96% | Mar 2, 2023 | EEMS vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 11.76% | Sep 14, 2022 | EEMS vs OAEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 11.39% | Jan 30, 2023 | EEMS vs STXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EEMS
EEMS 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 | EEMS vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | EEMS vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.26% | Nov 7, 2023 | EEMS vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | EEMS vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | EEMS vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EEMS
EEMS 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 | EEMS vs DGS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.40% | Sep 23, 2014 | EEMS vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | EEMS vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | EEMS vs AVEE | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | -12.29% | Apr 26, 2022 | EEMS vs DFEM |
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 | EEMS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | EEMS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | EEMS vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | EEMS vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | EEMS vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EEMS vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | EEMS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | EEMS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | EEMS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | EEMS vs ACWI |
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