Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF (EMSF) Alternatives
Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Active ETF (EMSF) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EMSF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMSF
EMSF charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EMSF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | EMSF vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | EMSF vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | EMSF vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | EMSF vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | EMSF vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMSF
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 97 | Mar 2, 2023 | EMSF vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | EMSF vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | EMSF vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | EMSF vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | EMSF vs PEMX |
Top Performing EMSF Alternatives (YTD)
EMSF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 13.15% | Oct 30, 2023 | EMSF vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | EMSF vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | EMSF vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | EMSF vs OAEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 9.19% | Jan 30, 2023 | EMSF vs STXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMSF
EMSF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.59% | Oct 30, 2007 | EMSF vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | EMSF vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | EMSF vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | EMSF vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | EMSF vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMSF
EMSF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.99% | Oct 30, 2007 | EMSF vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | EMSF vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | EMSF vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | EMSF vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | EMSF vs AVEE |
Other ETFs from Matthews
Most popular Matthews ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 83 | 1.94% | Sep 21, 2023 | EMSF vs ASIA | |
| Matthews China Active ETF | China Equities | 25 | -6.67% | Jul 13, 2022 | EMSF vs MCH | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 94 | 6.51% | Jan 10, 2023 | EMSF vs MEMX | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 97 | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | EMSF vs MKOR | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 6 | -13.82% | Sep 21, 2023 | EMSF vs INDE | |
| Matthews Japan Active ETF | Japan Equities | 65 | 2.16% | Sep 21, 2023 | EMSF vs JPAN | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | China Equities | 72 | 10.80% | Jan 10, 2024 | EMSF vs MCHS | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 79 | 3.72% | Jul 13, 2022 | EMSF vs MEM | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 80 | 7.75% | Jul 13, 2022 | EMSF vs MINV | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 88 | 6.57% | Sep 21, 2023 | EMSF vs ADVE |
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