Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity ETF (FNDE) 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 FNDE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FNDE
FNDE charges 0.39% annually. There are 25 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% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | FNDE vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | FNDE vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | FNDE vs VWO | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | FNDE vs BKEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | FNDE vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FNDE
FNDE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 62. There are 31 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 89 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | FNDE vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | FNDE vs EVLU | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 87 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | FNDE vs PIE | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 83 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | FNDE vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 82 | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | FNDE vs EMXC |
Top Performing FNDE Alternatives (YTD)
FNDE is at 12.67% YTD. There are 41 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 36.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 36.00% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | FNDE vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 32.80% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | FNDE vs EMXC | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 29.80% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | FNDE vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 29.59% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | FNDE vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 27.36% | — | Sep 2024 | FNDE vs EVLU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FNDE
FNDE has 15.99% 1-year volatility. There are 15 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.65% | — | Jun 2025 | FNDE vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.79% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | FNDE vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.47% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | FNDE vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | FNDE vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.81% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | FNDE vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FNDE
FNDE has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.23%. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -6.72% | — | Jun 2025 | FNDE vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | FNDE vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | FNDE vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | FNDE vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | FNDE vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from Charles Schwab
The 10 most viewed Charles Schwab ETFs shown here include SCHD, SCHG, SCHX and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $99B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 83 | 19.32% | 98.55B | Oct 2011 | FNDE vs SCHD | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 33 | 6.25% | 60.56B | Dec 2009 | FNDE vs SCHG | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.71% | 72.77B | Nov 2009 | FNDE vs SCHX | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 66 | 11.43% | 43.66B | Nov 2009 | FNDE vs SCHB | |
| Schwab International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 14.71% | 66.31B | Nov 2009 | FNDE vs SCHF | |
| Schwab International Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 64 | 9.82% | 2.36B | Apr 2021 | FNDE vs SCHY | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 85 | 16.57% | 15.78B | Dec 2009 | FNDE vs SCHV | |
| Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 16.45% | 26.25B | Aug 2013 | FNDE vs FNDX | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Large Cap Value Equities | 84 | 18.25% | 24.25B | Aug 2013 | FNDE vs FNDF | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 74 | 21.89% | 23.26B | Nov 2009 | FNDE vs SCHA |
Often Compared With FNDE
Investors most often compare FNDE with AVEM, AVES, DFEVX. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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