Fidelity Fundamental Emerging Markets ETF (FFEM) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to FFEM
FFEM charges 0.60% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FFEM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | FFEM vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | FFEM vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | FFEM vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | FFEM vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | FFEM vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FFEM
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 97 | Mar 2, 2023 | FFEM vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | FFEM vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | FFEM vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | FFEM vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | FFEM vs PEMX |
Top Performing FFEM Alternatives (YTD)
FFEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 13.15% | Oct 30, 2023 | FFEM vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | FFEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | FFEM vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | FFEM vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | FFEM vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FFEM
FFEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.59% | Oct 30, 2007 | FFEM vs DGS | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Quality Income UCITS ETF... | 16.69% | Oct 30, 2017 | FFEM vs FEME.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | FFEM vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | FFEM vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | FFEM vs HEEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FFEM
FFEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.99% | Oct 30, 2007 | FFEM vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | FFEM vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | FFEM vs HEEM | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Quality Income UCITS ETF... | -11.45% | Oct 30, 2017 | FFEM vs FEME.L | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | FFEM vs XCNY |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
Most popular Fidelity ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 68 | -7.30% | Oct 21, 2013 | FFEM vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 60 | -1.78% | Sep 12, 2016 | FFEM vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.56% | Jan 11, 2024 | FFEM vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond, Actively Managed | 63 | 0.14% | Oct 6, 2014 | FFEM vs FBND | |
| Fidelity NASDAQ Composite Index Tracking Stock | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -6.77% | Sep 25, 2003 | FFEM vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Actively Managed | 64 | -8.61% | Jun 3, 2020 | FFEM vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 21 | -29.48% | Jul 22, 2024 | FFEM vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 64 | -4.71% | Apr 19, 2007 | FFEM vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 70 | 7.67% | Oct 21, 2013 | FFEM vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -10.02% | Nov 20, 2023 | FFEM vs FELG |
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