iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF (EQLT) 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 EQLT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EQLT
EQLT charges 0.35% annually. There are 20 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% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | EQLT vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | EQLT vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | EQLT vs VWO | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | EQLT vs BKEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | EQLT vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EQLT
EQLT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 83. There are 6 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EQLT vs GEME | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 89 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | EQLT vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 89 | — | Sep 2024 | EQLT vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 87 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | EQLT vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 85 | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | EQLT vs EMXC |
Top Performing EQLT Alternatives (YTD)
EQLT is at 26.29% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 39.82% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | EQLT vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 36.07% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | EQLT vs EMXC | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 32.72% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | EQLT vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 31.73% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | EQLT vs GEME | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 30.01% | 25.97M | Feb 2012 | EQLT vs EEMO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EQLT
EQLT has 22.88% 1-year volatility. There are 53 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.17% | — | Jun 2025 | EQLT vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.68% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EQLT vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.46% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | EQLT vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.45% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | EQLT vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.76% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | EQLT vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EQLT
EQLT has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.00%. There are 31 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -5.56% | — | Jun 2025 | EQLT vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | EQLT vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | EQLT vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | EQLT vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | EQLT vs TDEC |
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 $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.90% | 97.69B | May 2020 | EQLT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.03% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | EQLT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 94 | 93.25% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | EQLT vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 11.28% | 894.38B | May 2000 | EQLT vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | -0.89% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | EQLT vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 12.01% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | EQLT vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 32 | -16.25% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | EQLT vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -4.82% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | EQLT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.74% | 83.34B | May 2000 | EQLT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 12.17% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | EQLT vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EQLT
Investors most often compare EQLT with EEM, DEHP, QAT. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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