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 39 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% | 17.88B | Mar 2007 | GREK vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | GREK vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.80B | Jan 2010 | GREK vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.93M | Dec 2018 | GREK vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GREK
GREK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 44 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 93 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | GREK vs GEME | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 92 | 107.84M | Jun 2011 | GREK vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 92 | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | GREK vs EMXC | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 92 | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | GREK vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 91 | — | Sep 2024 | GREK vs EVLU |
Top Performing GREK Alternatives (YTD)
GREK is at 17.98% YTD. There are 35 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 47.80% | 21.60M | Feb 2012 | GREK vs EEMO | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 47.39% | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | GREK vs EMXC | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 46.17% | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | GREK vs PIE | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 43.27% | 2.09B | Sep 2015 | GREK vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 39.92% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | GREK vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GREK
GREK has 24.34% 1-year volatility. There are 61 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.35% | — | Jun 2025 | GREK vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.50% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | GREK vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.48% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | GREK vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.60% | 1.28B | Feb 2011 | GREK vs EDIV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.27% | 67.45M | Apr 2014 | GREK vs QAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GREK
GREK has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.32%. There are 62 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -4.47% | — | Jun 2025 | GREK vs TJUN | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -7.10% | 1.21B | Feb 2012 | GREK vs DVYE | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | GREK vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 4.03B | Jul 2007 | GREK vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 747.02M | May 2008 | GREK vs EWX |
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 | 91 | 10.06% | 8.44B | Dec 2013 | GREK vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 10 | -6.48% | 7.43B | Sep 2023 | GREK vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 72 | 31.91% | 11.08B | May 2018 | GREK vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 21 | 9.52% | 6.64B | Nov 2010 | GREK vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 70 | 18.25% | 8.06B | Apr 2010 | GREK vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 30 | 5.80% | 3.54B | Sep 2016 | GREK vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 40 | -0.54% | 4.57B | Apr 2010 | GREK vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 84 | 5.47% | 3.19B | Jun 2013 | GREK vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 92 | 53.84% | 2.37B | Oct 2020 | GREK vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 69 | 23.96% | 14.28B | Mar 2017 | GREK vs PAVE |
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Investors most often compare GREK with VOO, CLIX, THD. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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