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 12 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% | 6.80B | May 2013 | EMFI vs VWOB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 0.18% | 42.38M | Feb 2023 | EMFI vs BEMB | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Emerging Markets USD Bond ETF | 0.23% | 278.85M | Apr 2021 | EMFI vs EMHC | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 0.29% | 869.44M | Jun 2022 | EMFI vs XEMD | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bon... | 0.30% | 2.25B | Feb 2011 | EMFI vs EBND |
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 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 94 | 23.75M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 90 | 47.32M | Dec 2022 | EMFI vs VEMY | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 87 | 41.07M | Aug 2024 | EMFI vs GAEM | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 81 | 15.71M | Jun 2018 | EMFI vs KHYB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | 79 | 869.44M | Jun 2022 | EMFI vs XEMD |
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 5.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets High Yield Bo... | 5.61% | 47.32M | Dec 2022 | EMFI vs VEMY | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 5.55% | 23.75M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | 3.60% | 41.07M | Aug 2024 | EMFI vs GAEM | |
| Neuberger Berman Emerging Markets Debt Hard Curren... | 3.38% | 137.14M | Sep 2013 | EMFI vs NEMD | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.12% | 15.71M | Jun 2018 | EMFI vs KHYB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMFI
EMFI has 6.13% 1-year volatility. There are 18 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% | 68.20M | Apr 2016 | EMFI vs EMTL | |
| KraneShares Asia Pacific High Income Bond ETF | 3.44% | 15.71M | Jun 2018 | EMFI vs KHYB | |
| VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC China Bond ETF | 3.56% | 23.75M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 3.67% | 99.24M | Mar 2012 | EMFI vs EMCB | |
| Ishares J.P. Morgan Broad USD Emerging Markets Bon... | 4.30% | 42.38M | 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% | 23.75M | Nov 2014 | EMFI vs CBON | |
| SPDR DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income ETF | -2.00% | 68.20M | Apr 2016 | EMFI vs EMTL | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -3.07% | 99.24M | Mar 2012 | EMFI vs EMCB | |
| BondBloxx JP Morgan USD Emerging Markets 1-10 Year... | -3.52% | 869.44M | Jun 2022 | EMFI vs XEMD | |
| Simplify Gamma Emerging Market Bond ETF | -3.61% | 41.07M | Aug 2024 | EMFI vs GAEM |
Other ETFs from Pictet
The 5 most viewed Pictet ETFs shown here include PQNT, PBOT, RISE and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $75M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pictet AI Enhanced International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | 6.44% | 11.37M | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs PQNT | |
| Pictet AI & Automation ETF | Artificial Intelligence, Robotics | — | 22.92% | 14.01M | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs PBOT | |
| Pictet Emerging Markets Rising Economies ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | — | — | 21.36M | Apr 2026 | EMFI vs RISE | |
| Pictet Cleaner Planet ETF | Sustainable | — | 23.46% | 16.61M | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs PCLN | |
| Pictet AI Enhanced US Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 74.52M | Feb 2026 | EMFI vs PQUS |
Often Compared With EMFI
Investors most often compare EMFI with EMLC, EMBX, BREM. These 4 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | Emerging Markets Bonds | 29 | 0.50% | 4.77B | Jul 2010 | EMFI vs EMLC | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF | Emerging Markets Bonds | 65 | 2.89% | 257.55M | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs EMBX | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF | Emerging Markets Bonds | — | 2.48% | 38.33M | Oct 2025 | EMFI vs BREM | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF | Emerging Markets Bonds | 32 | 0.94% | 753.02M | Oct 2011 | EMFI vs LEMB |
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