iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Pacific ex Japan ETF (EPP) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EPP. 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 EPP
EPP charges 0.48% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EPP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EPP vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EPP vs FLAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | EPP vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EPP vs FLKR | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | EPP vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EPP
Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 98 | May 12, 2000 | EPP vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | EPP vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | EPP vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | EPP vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | EPP vs FPA |
Top Performing EPP Alternatives (YTD)
EPP alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | EPP vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | EPP vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | EPP vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | EPP vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | EPP vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EPP
EPP alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | 12.91% | Oct 18, 2011 | EPP vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | EPP vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | EPP vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | EPP vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | EPP vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EPP
EPP alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | -9.09% | Mar 12, 1996 | EPP vs EWM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | EPP vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | EPP vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | EPP vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | EPP vs ADVE |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | EPP vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EPP vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EPP vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EPP vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EPP vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EPP vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EPP vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EPP vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EPP vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EPP vs ACWI |
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