SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF (EWX) Alternatives
SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF (EWX) 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 EWX. 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 EWX
EWX charges 0.65% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EWX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | Sep 30, 2025 | EWX vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | EWX vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | Mar 19, 2007 | EWX vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | EWX vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | Dec 6, 2018 | EWX vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EWX
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets 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 Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF | 94 | Jun 16, 2009 | EWX vs EMIF | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 93 | Jul 19, 2017 | EWX vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 92 | Feb 26, 2015 | EWX vs ROAM | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 91 | May 2, 2019 | EWX vs ECOW | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | 91 | Mar 17, 2015 | EWX vs SDEM |
Top Performing EWX Alternatives (YTD)
EWX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | 12.41% | Mar 26, 2008 | EWX vs TUR | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 12.21% | Dec 28, 2007 | EWX vs PIE | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund | 10.91% | Apr 18, 2011 | EWX vs FEM | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 10.54% | Feb 23, 2012 | EWX vs DVYE | |
| AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF | 9.93% | Jun 17, 2025 | EWX vs EMOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EWX
EWX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | EWX vs EMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.22% | Apr 29, 2014 | EWX vs QAT | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 13.76% | Feb 23, 2011 | EWX vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 14.07% | Jan 7, 2015 | EWX vs JPEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | 15.05% | Jul 13, 2007 | EWX vs DEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EWX
EWX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | EWX vs EMDV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | -9.78% | Mar 17, 2015 | EWX vs SDEM | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | -10.32% | Jan 7, 2015 | EWX vs JPEM | |
| ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -10.35% | Mar 28, 2014 | EWX vs EDOG | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -10.36% | Feb 23, 2011 | EWX vs EDIV |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | EWX vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 85 | 10.47% | Nov 18, 2004 | EWX vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 65 | -6.18% | Dec 16, 1998 | EWX vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.91% | Sep 25, 2000 | EWX vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 25 | 5.92% | Oct 21, 2015 | EWX vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 86 | 10.46% | Jun 25, 2018 | EWX vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 58 | 32.76% | Dec 16, 1998 | EWX vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 66 | 8.77% | Dec 16, 1998 | EWX vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.88% | May 25, 2007 | EWX vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -2.78% | Jan 14, 1998 | EWX vs DIA |
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