Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (FFEM) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FFEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FFEM
FFEM charges 0.60% annually. There are 21 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 156.92B | Oct 2012 | FFEM vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 800.86M | May 2023 | FFEM vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | FFEM vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 71.44M | Jun 2016 | FFEM vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | FFEM vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FFEM
FFEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 77. There are 8 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified 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 | FFEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 89 | 39.52M | Mar 2023 | FFEM vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 86 | 2.93B | May 2019 | FFEM vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 83 | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | FFEM vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 82 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | FFEM vs STXE |
Top Performing FFEM Alternatives (YTD)
FFEM is at 23.57% YTD. There are 14 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 58.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 58.76% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | FFEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 37.22% | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | FFEM vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 36.62% | 46.22M | Sep 2023 | FFEM vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 34.42% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | FFEM vs STXE | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 30.56% | 32.15M | May 2023 | FFEM vs PEMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FFEM
FFEM has 25.26% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 14.84% | 79.89M | Sep 2022 | FFEM vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.83% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | FFEM vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.12% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | FFEM vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.48% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | FFEM vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.61% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | FFEM vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FFEM
FFEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.57%. There are 19 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | FFEM vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | FFEM vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | FFEM vs AVEE | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity UCITS ETF USD Acc | -10.68% | — | Dec 2024 | FFEM vs AVEG.L | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 282.49M | Sep 2014 | FFEM vs HEEM |
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 | 58 | 23.14% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | FFEM vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 71 | 11.08% | 9.74B | Sep 2016 | FFEM vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.99% | 10.22B | Jan 2024 | FFEM vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 36 | 0.12% | 26.62B | Oct 2014 | FFEM vs FBND | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | 12.20% | 10.69B | Sep 2003 | FFEM vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 11.18% | 6.97B | Jun 2020 | FFEM vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 11.33% | 7.88B | Apr 2007 | FFEM vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 32 | 8.15% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | FFEM vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 5 | -40.36% | 750.93M | Jul 2024 | FFEM vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 32 | 4.30% | 5.65B | Nov 2023 | FFEM vs FELG |
Often Compared With FFEM
Investors most often compare FFEM with FEMR, VOO, FFGX. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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