HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (HMEF.L) 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 HMEF.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to HMEF.L
HMEF.L charges 0.15% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Prime Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (C) | 0.10% | 1.60B | Sep 2021 | HMEF.L vs PRAM.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF Dist | 0.14% | 8.58B | Mar 2023 | HMEF.L vs E127.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 0.15% | 5.29B | Jun 2019 | HMEF.L vs EMXC.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.15% | — | Jun 2022 | HMEF.L vs HEMC.L | |
| Amundi Index MSCI Emerging Markets SRI PAB UCITS E... | 0.16% | — | Jun 2022 | HMEF.L vs AMEG.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HMEF.L
HMEF.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 73. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Research Enhanced... | 92 | 1.74B | Dec 2018 | HMEF.L vs JRDM.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 88 | 779.03M | Dec 2007 | HMEF.L vs ISDE.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 86 | 125.93M | Mar 2016 | HMEF.L vs XDEX.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 86 | 1.65B | Dec 2018 | HMEF.L vs EMVL.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 85 | 4.22B | Apr 2021 | HMEF.L vs EXCS.L |
Top Performing HMEF.L Alternatives (YTD)
HMEF.L is at 20.01% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 43.83% | 779.03M | Dec 2007 | HMEF.L vs ISDE.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 31.45% | 1.65B | Dec 2018 | HMEF.L vs EMVL.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 30.57% | 5.29B | Jun 2019 | HMEF.L vs EMXC.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 30.49% | 4.22B | Apr 2021 | HMEF.L vs EXCS.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 29.84% | 125.93M | Mar 2016 | HMEF.L vs XDEX.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HMEF.L
HMEF.L has 19.59% 1-year volatility. There are 39 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | 10.41% | 212.02M | May 2016 | HMEF.L vs HDEM.L | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats UCI... | 11.18% | 130.40M | Oct 2011 | HMEF.L vs EMDV.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | 11.86% | 1.08B | Nov 2011 | HMEF.L vs SEDY.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | 12.00% | 194.37M | Nov 2016 | HMEF.L vs DEMS.L | |
| L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weigh... | 12.12% | — | Jul 2021 | HMEF.L vs LDME.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HMEF.L
HMEF.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.07%. There are 44 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.44%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weigh... | -6.44% | — | Jul 2021 | HMEF.L vs LDME.L | |
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | -6.44% | 212.02M | May 2016 | HMEF.L vs HDEM.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.47% | 194.37M | Nov 2016 | HMEF.L vs DEMS.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.56% | 194.37M | Nov 2014 | HMEF.L vs DEM.L | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX UCITS ETF Ac... | -6.96% | 10.88M | Apr 2013 | HMEF.L vs FEM.L |
Other ETFs from HSBC
The 10 most viewed HSBC ETFs shown here include HMWO.L, HNSS.L, HMUD.L and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $19B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 79 | 10.00% | 13.80B | Dec 2010 | HMEF.L vs HMWO.L | |
| HSBC Nasdaq Global Semiconductor UCITS ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 89 | 87.75% | — | Jan 2022 | HMEF.L vs HNSS.L | |
| HSBC MSCI USA UCITS ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 10.05% | 260.12M | Jun 2010 | HMEF.L vs HMUD.L | |
| HSBC Hang Seng Tech UCITS ETF | Technology Equities | 6 | -13.91% | 1.40B | Dec 2020 | HMEF.L vs HSTC.L | |
| HSBC MSCI World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 10.23% | 18.57B | Dec 2010 | HMEF.L vs HMWD.L | |
| HSBC Hang Seng Tech UCITS ETF | Technology Equities | 6 | -13.70% | 1.75B | Dec 2020 | HMEF.L vs HSTE.L | |
| HSBC FTSE 100 UCITS ETF GBP | Europe Equities | 66 | 7.20% | 872.77M | Aug 2009 | HMEF.L vs HUKX.L | |
| HSBC Multi Factor Worldwide Equity UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 89 | 12.79% | 846.89M | Jul 2014 | HMEF.L vs HWWA.L | |
| HSBC S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 10.04% | 7.84B | May 2010 | HMEF.L vs HSPX.L | |
| HSBC FTSE EPRA/NAREIT Developed UCITS ETF | REIT | 45 | 10.13% | 809.45M | Jun 2011 | HMEF.L vs HPRO.L |
Often Compared With HMEF.L
Investors most often compare HMEF.L with VFEG.L, IEEM.L, AIAI.L. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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