iShares J.P. Morgan ESG USD EM Bond UCITS ETF USD (Acc) (EMSA.L) 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 EMSA.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMSA.L
EMSA.L charges 0.45% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.23%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 0.23% | 1.45B | Feb 2019 | EMSA.L vs VDEA.L | |
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 0.23% | 1.45B | Dec 2016 | EMSA.L vs VDET.L | |
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 0.25% | 511.54M | Dec 2016 | EMSA.L vs VEMT.L | |
| L&G ESG Emerging Markets Government Bond (USD) 0-5... | 0.25% | 826.79M | Dec 2020 | EMSA.L vs EMDG.L | |
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 0.25% | 609.04M | Feb 2019 | EMSA.L vs VEMA.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMSA.L
EMSA.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 59. There are 14 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1-5 UCITS ... | 88 | 372.81M | Nov 2019 | EMSA.L vs UBXX.L | |
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | 85 | 99.19M | Jul 2021 | EMSA.L vs DRGN.L | |
| Xtrackers USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF 2D | 79 | 470.36M | May 2018 | EMSA.L vs XUEM.L | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT... | 77 | 2.94B | Feb 2008 | EMSA.L vs SEMB.L | |
| Xtrackers II USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF 2... | 72 | 470.36M | Mar 2020 | EMSA.L vs XUEB.L |
Top Performing EMSA.L Alternatives (YTD)
EMSA.L is at 1.61% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.62%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | 4.62% | 99.19M | Jul 2021 | EMSA.L vs DRGN.L | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT... | 2.94% | — | Apr 2017 | EMSA.L vs JPEE.L | |
| Fidelity Sustainable USD EM Bond UCITS ETF Inc | 2.90% | 531.90M | Sep 2024 | EMSA.L vs FSEM.L | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT... | 2.75% | 2.94B | Feb 2008 | EMSA.L vs SEMB.L | |
| Xtrackers II USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF 2... | 2.70% | 470.36M | Mar 2020 | EMSA.L vs XUEB.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMSA.L
EMSA.L has 5.49% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.85%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UBS J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1-5 UCITS ... | 2.85% | 372.81M | Nov 2019 | EMSA.L vs UBXX.L | |
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | 3.36% | 99.19M | Jul 2021 | EMSA.L vs DRGN.L | |
| Xtrackers ESG USD Emerging Markets Bond Quality We... | 4.71% | 259.41M | Apr 2016 | EMSA.L vs XQUA.L | |
| Vanguard USD Emerging Markets Government Bond UCIT... | 4.72% | 1.45B | Dec 2016 | EMSA.L vs VDET.L | |
| Xtrackers USD Emerging Markets Bond UCITS ETF 2D | 4.97% | 470.36M | May 2018 | EMSA.L vs XUEM.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMSA.L
EMSA.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -4.29%. There are 16 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G China CNY Bond UCITS ETF | -1.47% | 99.19M | Jul 2021 | EMSA.L vs DRGN.L | |
| UBS J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1-5 UCITS ... | -1.93% | 372.81M | Nov 2019 | EMSA.L vs UBXX.L | |
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond UCIT... | -3.08% | — | Apr 2017 | EMSA.L vs JPEE.L | |
| UBS ETF (LU) J.P. Morgan USD EM Diversified Bond 1... | -3.43% | 372.81M | Oct 2017 | EMSA.L vs SEMC.L | |
| UBS ETF (LU) Bloomberg USD Emerging Markets Sovere... | -3.53% | 419.56M | Jan 2016 | EMSA.L vs SBEM.L |
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Often Compared With EMSA.L
Investors most often compare EMSA.L with CX, SEMH.L, GLD. These 13 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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