AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP) 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 EMOP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMOP
EMOP charges 0.70% annually. There are 62 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% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | EMOP vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | EMOP vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | EMOP vs VWO | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | EMOP vs BKEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | EMOP vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMOP
EMOP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 12 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EMOP vs GEME | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 89 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | EMOP vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 89 | — | Sep 2024 | EMOP vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 87 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | EMOP vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 85 | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | EMOP vs EMXC |
Top Performing EMOP Alternatives (YTD)
EMOP is at 26.93% YTD. There are 11 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 39.82% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | EMOP vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 36.07% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | EMOP vs EMXC | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 32.72% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | EMOP vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 31.73% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EMOP vs GEME | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 30.01% | 25.97M | Feb 2012 | EMOP vs EEMO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMOP
EMOP has 22.00% 1-year volatility. There are 46 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.17% | — | Jun 2025 | EMOP vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.68% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EMOP vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.46% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | EMOP vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.45% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | EMOP vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.76% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | EMOP vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMOP
EMOP has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.88%. There are 37 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -5.56% | — | Jun 2025 | EMOP vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | EMOP vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | EMOP vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | EMOP vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EMOP vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from AllianceBernstein
The 10 most viewed AllianceBernstein ETFs shown here include FWD, LOWV, YEAR and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $3B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Disruptors ETF | Global Equities | 78 | 32.32% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | EMOP vs FWD | |
| AB US Low Volatility Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 26 | 4.02% | 199.62M | Mar 2023 | EMOP vs LOWV | |
| AB Ultra Short Income ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 1.46% | 1.49B | Sep 2022 | EMOP vs YEAR | |
| AB US High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 68 | 12.12% | 211.19M | Mar 2023 | EMOP vs HIDV | |
| AB Tax-Aware Short Duration ETF | Municipal Bonds | 83 | 1.40% | 1.37B | Sep 2022 | EMOP vs TAFI | |
| AB High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 68 | 2.25% | 327.24M | Jul 2016 | EMOP vs HYFI | |
| AB Corporate Bond ETF | Corporate Bonds | 27 | -0.14% | 26.19M | Dec 2023 | EMOP vs EYEG | |
| AB US Large Cap Strategic Equities ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 52 | 9.49% | 1.30B | Sep 2023 | EMOP vs LRGC | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | Defined Outcome, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 55 | 6.06% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | EMOP vs BUFI | |
| AB International Low Volatility Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 30 | 7.35% | 1.80B | Jul 2024 | EMOP vs ILOW |
Often Compared With EMOP
Investors most often compare EMOP with AGEM, BUFC, GEM. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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