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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EPP
EPP charges 0.48% annually. There are 19 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | 13.80B | Mar 2005 | EPP vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | EPP vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | EPP vs FLJH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | EPP vs FLJP | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | EPP vs IPAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EPP
EPP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 52. There are 45 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 95 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EPP vs KCAI | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 93 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | EPP vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 92 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | EPP vs OPPJ | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 91 | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EPP vs DVYA | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | 90 | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | EPP vs ASEA |
Top Performing EPP Alternatives (YTD)
EPP is at 13.66% YTD. There are 41 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 65.13%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 65.13% | 1.38B | Apr 2013 | EPP vs KORU | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 61.59% | 24.41B | May 2000 | EPP vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 61.37% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | EPP vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 55.62% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | EPP vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 53.07% | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | EPP vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EPP
EPP has 15.30% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.32% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EPP vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.36% | 5.79M | May 2024 | EPP vs INDH | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.22% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EPP vs KCAI | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.23% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | EPP vs ADIV | |
| iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF | 14.33% | 323.69M | Mar 1996 | EPP vs EWM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EPP
EPP has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.79%. There are 5 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.90%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | -5.90% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EPP vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 1.05B | Mar 1996 | EPP vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | EPP vs ASEA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | EPP vs KBA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EPP vs DVYA |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | EPP vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | EPP vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | EPP vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | EPP vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | EPP vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | EPP vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | EPP vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | EPP vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | EPP vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | EPP vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EPP
Investors most often compare EPP with AAXJ, EWT, BBAX. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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