Fidelity Emerging Markets Multifactor ETF (FDEM) 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 FDEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FDEM
FDEM charges 0.25% annually. There are 15 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% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | FDEM vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | FDEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | FDEM vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | FDEM vs IEMG | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.59B | Jan 2010 | FDEM vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDEM
FDEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 57. There are 69 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 92 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | FDEM vs EMEQ | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | FDEM vs EVLU | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | FDEM vs GEME | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 89 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | FDEM vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 86 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | FDEM vs FTHF |
Top Performing FDEM Alternatives (YTD)
FDEM is at 15.13% YTD. There are 71 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 55.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 55.77% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | FDEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 35.77% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | FDEM vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 32.23% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | FDEM vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 31.89% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | FDEM vs STXE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 30.26% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | FDEM vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDEM
FDEM has 21.15% 1-year volatility. There are 48 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.65% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | FDEM vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.70% | — | Jun 2025 | FDEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.07% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | FDEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.68% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | FDEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | FDEM vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDEM
FDEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.70%. There are 34 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | FDEM vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | FDEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | FDEM vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | FDEM vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | FDEM vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
The 10 most viewed Fidelity ETFs shown here include FTEC, FDVV, FBTC and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $27B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 61 | 22.53% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | FDEM vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 82 | 13.00% | 9.74B | Sep 2016 | FDEM vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.08% | 10.22B | Jan 2024 | FDEM vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 26 | -0.08% | 26.62B | Oct 2014 | FDEM vs FBND | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | 12.39% | 10.69B | Sep 2003 | FDEM vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 11.42% | 6.97B | Jun 2020 | FDEM vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 84 | 13.57% | 7.88B | Apr 2007 | FDEM vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 4.95% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | FDEM vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -37.15% | 750.93M | Jul 2024 | FDEM vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 4.21% | 5.65B | Nov 2023 | FDEM vs FELG |
Often Compared With FDEM
Investors most often compare FDEM with FEMSX, DFEMX, EMGF. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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