Global X MSCI Greece ETF (GREK) 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 GREK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GREK
GREK charges 0.58% annually. There are 46 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 | GREK vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | GREK vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | GREK vs VWO | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | GREK vs BKEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | GREK vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GREK
GREK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 38. There are 53 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | GREK vs GEME | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 88 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | GREK vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | GREK vs EVLU | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Factor ETF | 83 | 12.17M | Sep 2024 | GREK vs EQLT | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 82 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | GREK vs DBEM |
Top Performing GREK Alternatives (YTD)
GREK is at 16.27% YTD. There are 34 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 36.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 36.43% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | GREK vs PIE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 31.73% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | GREK vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 30.46% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | GREK vs EMXC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Climate Selection ... | 29.93% | 1.02B | Dec 2018 | GREK vs EMCS | |
| Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF | 28.73% | 335.26M | Sep 2010 | GREK vs ECON |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GREK
GREK has 24.35% 1-year volatility. There are 64 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.17% | — | Jun 2025 | GREK vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.68% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | GREK vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.50% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | GREK vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | GREK vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.79% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | GREK vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GREK
GREK has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.32%. There are 69 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -5.56% | — | Jun 2025 | GREK vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | GREK vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | GREK vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | GREK vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | GREK vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 88 | 9.09% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | GREK vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 10 | -6.37% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | GREK vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 56 | 20.53% | 10.08B | May 2018 | GREK vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 15 | -4.70% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | GREK vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 54 | 3.92% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | GREK vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 18 | -0.94% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | GREK vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -10.96% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | GREK vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 89 | 6.88% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | GREK vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 84 | 35.04% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | GREK vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 50 | 17.87% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | GREK vs PAVE |
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Investors most often compare GREK with VOO, CLIX, THD. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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