Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ETF (EMCS) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EMCS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMCS
EMCS charges 0.15% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 216.60M | Sep 2025 | EMCS vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 159.90B | Mar 2005 | EMCS vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | 17.83B | Mar 2007 | EMCS vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.74B | Jan 2010 | EMCS vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.19M | Dec 2018 | EMCS vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMCS
EMCS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There are 11 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 94 | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | EMCS vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 93 | — | Sep 2024 | EMCS vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 93 | 103.78M | Jun 2011 | EMCS vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 92 | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | EMCS vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 92 | 119.41M | Feb 2015 | EMCS vs ROAM |
Top Performing EMCS Alternatives (YTD)
EMCS is at 35.45% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 43.15% | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | EMCS vs EMXC | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 42.13% | 15.51M | Feb 2012 | EMCS vs EEMO | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 40.45% | 237.62M | Dec 2007 | EMCS vs PIE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 40.25% | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | EMCS vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 40.07% | 1.98B | Sep 2015 | EMCS vs XCEM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMCS
EMCS has 22.33% 1-year volatility. There are 59 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.55% | — | Jun 2025 | EMCS vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.08% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EMCS vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.10% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | EMCS vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.11% | 1.25B | Feb 2011 | EMCS vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 12.89% | 390.16M | Jan 2015 | EMCS vs JPEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMCS
EMCS has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.32%. There are 49 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -6.49% | 1.28B | Feb 2012 | EMCS vs DVYE | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | EMCS vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.78B | Jul 2007 | EMCS vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 742.62M | May 2008 | EMCS vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EMCS vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from Xtrackers
The 10 most viewed Xtrackers ETFs shown here include CHPS, XAIX, DBJP and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
Often Compared With EMCS
Investors most often compare EMCS with EDOG, FEM, JEMA. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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