iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (HEEM) Alternatives
iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (HEEM) 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 HEEM. 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 HEEM
HEEM charges 0.72% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HEEM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | HEEM vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | HEEM vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | HEEM vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | HEEM vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | HEEM vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HEEM
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 | HEEM vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | HEEM vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | HEEM vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | HEEM vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | HEEM vs PEMX |
Top Performing HEEM Alternatives (YTD)
HEEM 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 | HEEM vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | HEEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | HEEM vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | HEEM vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | HEEM vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HEEM
HEEM 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 | HEEM vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | HEEM vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | HEEM vs AVEE | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | HEEM vs UEVM | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF | 17.70% | Apr 26, 2022 | HEEM vs DFEV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HEEM
HEEM 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 | HEEM vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | HEEM vs EEMS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | HEEM vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | HEEM vs AVEE | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | -12.29% | Apr 26, 2022 | HEEM vs DFEM |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | HEEM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | HEEM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | HEEM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | HEEM vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | HEEM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | HEEM vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | HEEM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | HEEM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | HEEM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | HEEM vs ACWI |
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