Pictet Emerging Markets Debt ETF (EMFI) belongs to the Emerging Markets Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EMFI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMFI
EMFI charges 0.50% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | 0.15% | 6.60B | May 2013 | EMFI vs VWOB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | 42.78M | Feb 2023 | EMFI vs BEMB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 271.93M | Apr 2021 | EMFI vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | EMFI vs XEMD | |
| VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | 0.30% | 4.87B | Jul 2010 | EMFI vs EMLC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMFI
Among 23 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 92 | 23.68M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 92 | 32.98M | Dec 2022 | EMFI vs VEMY | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 90 | 41.12M | Aug 2024 | EMFI vs GAEM | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 83 | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | EMFI vs XEMD | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 81 | 15.76M | Jun 2018 | EMFI vs KHYB |
Top Performing EMFI Alternatives (YTD)
Among 25 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 6.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 6.56% | 32.98M | Dec 2022 | EMFI vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 5.38% | 23.68M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 4.59% | 41.12M | Aug 2024 | EMFI vs GAEM | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | 4.56% | 128.09M | Sep 2013 | EMFI vs NEMD | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | 3.86% | 246.19M | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs EMBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMFI
EMFI has 6.40% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.27%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | 2.27% | 78.16M | Apr 2016 | EMFI vs EMTL | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.42% | 15.76M | Jun 2018 | EMFI vs KHYB | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.50% | 23.68M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 3.60% | 99.34M | Mar 2012 | EMFI vs EMCB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 4.31% | 42.78M | Feb 2023 | EMFI vs BEMB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMFI
Among 23 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | -1.34% | 23.68M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.00% | 78.16M | Apr 2016 | EMFI vs EMTL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.07% | 99.34M | Mar 2012 | EMFI vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | 948.98M | Jun 2022 | EMFI vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | 41.12M | Aug 2024 | EMFI vs GAEM |
Other ETFs from Pictet
The 4 most viewed Pictet ETFs shown here include PQNT, PBOT, PCLN and span 4 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictet AI Enhanced International Equity ETF | International Equity | — | 8.49% | — | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs PQNT | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | Robotics | — | 28.15% | — | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs PBOT | |
| Pictet Cleaner Planet ETF | Sustainable | — | 27.02% | — | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs PCLN | |
| Pictet AI Enhanced US Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | — | — | Feb 2026 | EMFI vs PQUS |
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