iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) 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 EWM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EWM
EWM charges 0.49% annually. There are 22 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 | EWM vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | EWM vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | 0.09% | 3.94B | Nov 2017 | EWM vs FLJP | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | 0.09% | 179.16M | Nov 2017 | EWM vs FLJH | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | 2.65B | Jun 2014 | EWM vs IPAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWM
EWM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 36 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 94 | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EWM vs KCAI | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | 92 | 7.17B | Jun 2006 | EWM vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree Japan Opportunities ETF | 91 | 279.45M | Jun 2013 | EWM vs OPPJ | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 90 | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | EWM vs FLTW | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 90 | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EWM vs DVYA |
Top Performing EWM Alternatives (YTD)
EWM is at 4.87% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 74.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily MSCI South Korea Bull 3X Shares | 74.82% | 1.38B | Apr 2013 | EWM vs KORU | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 65.26% | 1.39B | Nov 2017 | EWM vs FLKR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 64.82% | 24.41B | May 2000 | EWM vs EWY | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 59.13% | 126.86M | Oct 2010 | EWM vs MKOR | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | 55.54% | 2.66B | Nov 2017 | EWM vs FLTW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWM
EWM has 14.14% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 13.33% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EWM vs DVYA | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 13.39% | 5.79M | May 2024 | EWM vs INDH | |
| SmartETFs Asia Pacific Dividend Builder ETF | 14.20% | 54.80M | Mar 2021 | EWM vs ADIV | |
| KraneShares China Alpha Index ETF | 14.20% | 3.29M | Aug 2024 | EWM vs KCAI | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | 14.37% | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | EWM vs ASEA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWM
EWM has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.61%. There are 15 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 | EWM vs KCAI | |
| iShares MSCI Singapore ETF | -7.82% | 1.05B | Mar 1996 | EWM vs EWS | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -8.28% | 100.13M | Feb 2011 | EWM vs ASEA | |
| KraneShares Bosera MSCI China A Share ETF | -8.33% | 145.96M | Mar 2014 | EWM vs KBA | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | -8.64% | 71.70M | Feb 2012 | EWM 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 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | EWM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | EWM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | EWM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | EWM vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | EWM vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | EWM vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | EWM vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | EWM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | EWM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | EWM vs ACWI |
Often Compared With EWM
Investors most often compare EWM with EIDO, EWT, EPI. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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