Harbor Emerging Markets Equity ETF (EPEM) 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 EPEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EPEM
EPEM charges 0.84% annually. There are 117 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% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | EPEM vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | EPEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | EPEM vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | EPEM vs IEMG | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 89.24M | Apr 2020 | EPEM vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EPEM
EPEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There are 9 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 90 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | EPEM vs EMEQ | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 89 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EPEM vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | EPEM vs EVLU | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 87 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | EPEM vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 84 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | EPEM vs FTHF |
Top Performing EPEM Alternatives (YTD)
EPEM is at 26.55% YTD. There are 20 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 59.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 59.98% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | EPEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 40.11% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | EPEM vs FTHF | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 36.54% | 228.29M | Dec 2007 | EPEM vs PIE | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 36.03% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | EPEM vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 35.25% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | EPEM vs STXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EPEM
EPEM has 22.35% 1-year volatility. There are 55 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.65% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | EPEM vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.83% | — | Jun 2025 | EPEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.05% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EPEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.70% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | EPEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.49% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | EPEM vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EPEM
EPEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.27%. There are 42 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | EPEM vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | EPEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | EPEM vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EPEM vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | EPEM vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from Harbor
The 10 most viewed Harbor ETFs shown here include HGER, HAPI, GDIV and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $4B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | Commodities | 80 | 28.57% | 3.68B | Feb 2022 | EPEM vs HGER | |
| Harbor Corporate Culture ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 12.84% | 490.21M | Oct 2022 | EPEM vs HAPI | |
| Harbor Dividend Growth Leaders ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 77 | 15.06% | 235.29M | Jul 2013 | EPEM vs GDIV | |
| Harbor International Compounders ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 27 | 2.94% | 483.36M | Sep 2022 | EPEM vs OSEA | |
| Harbor Long-Short Equity ETF | Long-Short | 39 | 17.64% | 15.30M | Dec 2023 | EPEM vs LSEQ | |
| Harbor Health Care ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 35 | 4.51% | 41.21M | Nov 2022 | EPEM vs MEDI | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha High-Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | 57 | 2.75% | 148.94M | Sep 2021 | EPEM vs SIHY | |
| Harbor Long-Term Growers ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 28 | 8.79% | 1.13B | Feb 2022 | EPEM vs WINN | |
| Harbor Human Capital Factor US Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 22.02% | 170.62M | Apr 2023 | EPEM vs HAPS | |
| Harbor Scientific Alpha Income ETF | Multisector Bonds | 59 | 1.89% | 33.55M | Sep 2021 | EPEM vs SIFI |
Often Compared With EPEM
Investors most often compare EPEM with XC, AVEE, DFEV. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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