iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI UCITS ETF (EMGU.L) 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 EMGU.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMGU.L
EMGU.L charges 0.18% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Prime Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (C) | 0.10% | 1.60B | Sep 2021 | EMGU.L vs PRAM.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF Dist | 0.14% | 8.58B | Mar 2023 | EMGU.L vs E127.L | |
| Franklin FTSE Asia ex China ex Japan UCITS ETF USD... | 0.14% | — | Sep 2018 | EMGU.L vs FLQA.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD | 0.15% | 4.19B | Sep 2011 | EMGU.L vs HMEF.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 0.15% | 5.29B | Jun 2019 | EMGU.L vs EMXC.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMGU.L
EMGU.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 58. There are 38 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 92 | — | Mar 2011 | EMGU.L vs HTWD.L | |
| JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Research Enhanced... | 92 | 1.74B | Dec 2018 | EMGU.L vs JRDM.L | |
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 91 | — | Oct 2005 | EMGU.L vs IDTW.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 84 | 779.03M | Dec 2007 | EMGU.L vs ISDE.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 80 | 1.65B | Dec 2018 | EMGU.L vs EMVL.L |
Top Performing EMGU.L Alternatives (YTD)
EMGU.L is at 15.00% YTD. There are 43 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Taiwan UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 51.77% | — | Oct 2005 | EMGU.L vs IDTW.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Taiwan Capped UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 51.61% | — | Mar 2011 | EMGU.L vs HTWD.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 38.21% | 779.03M | Dec 2007 | EMGU.L vs ISDE.L | |
| Franklin FTSE Asia ex China ex Japan UCITS ETF USD... | 30.17% | — | Sep 2018 | EMGU.L vs FLQA.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 27.71% | 1.65B | Dec 2018 | EMGU.L vs EMVL.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMGU.L
EMGU.L has 19.12% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Kuwait UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 10.26% | — | Oct 2019 | EMGU.L vs MKUW.L | |
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | 10.48% | 212.02M | May 2016 | EMGU.L vs HDEM.L | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats UCI... | 11.18% | 130.40M | Oct 2011 | EMGU.L vs EMDV.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | 11.84% | 1.08B | Nov 2011 | EMGU.L vs SEDY.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | 12.04% | 194.37M | Nov 2016 | EMGU.L vs DEMS.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMGU.L
EMGU.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.88%. There are 38 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.44%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weigh... | -6.44% | — | Jul 2021 | EMGU.L vs LDME.L | |
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | -6.44% | 212.02M | May 2016 | EMGU.L vs HDEM.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.47% | 194.37M | Nov 2016 | EMGU.L vs DEMS.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.72% | 194.37M | Nov 2014 | EMGU.L vs DEM.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | -7.29% | 1.08B | Nov 2011 | EMGU.L vs SEDY.L |
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