iShares MSCI Malaysia ETF (EWM) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to EWM
EWM charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Pacific ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWM vs VPL | |
| Franklin FTSE Australia ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWM vs FLAU | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | 0.09% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWM vs IPAC | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 0.09% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWM vs FLKR | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Apr 24, 2020 | EWM vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWM
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 | EWM vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 98 | Nov 2, 2017 | EWM vs FLKR | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | 97 | Oct 29, 2010 | EWM vs MKOR | |
| iShares Asia/Pacific Dividend ETF | 95 | Feb 23, 2012 | EWM vs DVYA | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 95 | Apr 18, 2011 | EWM vs FPA |
Top Performing EWM Alternatives (YTD)
EWM 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 | EWM vs MKOR | |
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | EWM vs EWY | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | EWM vs FLKR | |
| First Trust Asia Pacific ex-Japan AlphaDEX Fund | 17.42% | Apr 18, 2011 | EWM vs FPA | |
| iShares MSCI Thailand ETF | 16.27% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWM vs THD |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWM
EWM 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 | EWM vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree India Hedged Equity Fund | 14.13% | May 7, 2024 | EWM vs INDH | |
| iShares India 50 ETF | 14.85% | Nov 18, 2009 | EWM vs INDY | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | 15.58% | Feb 2, 2012 | EWM vs INDA | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | 15.78% | Feb 6, 2018 | EWM vs FLIN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWM
EWM alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | -9.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | EWM vs EEMV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Multifactor Fund | -10.62% | Aug 10, 2018 | EWM vs EMMF | |
| iShares Core MSCI Pacific ETF | -11.49% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWM vs IPAC | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | -11.73% | Sep 21, 2023 | EWM vs ADVE | |
| Global X FTSE Southeast Asia ETF | -12.51% | Feb 17, 2011 | EWM vs ASEA |
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 | EWM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EWM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | EWM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | EWM vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | EWM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | EWM vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | EWM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | EWM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | EWM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWM vs ACWI |
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