HXEM.TO Alternatives & Similar ETFs

Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate Class ETF (HXEM.TO) 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 HXEM.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to HXEM.TO

HXEM.TO charges 0.25% annually. No ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.25%.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	0.25%	4.23B	Nov 2011	HXEM.TO vs VEE.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.27%	3.50B	Oct 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	0.28%	4.54B	Apr 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.32%	6.29B	Mar 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.42%	118.62M	Jul 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HXEM.TO

HXEM.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 85. There are 3 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	86	4.54B	Apr 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	85	459.52M	Jun 2009	HXEM.TO vs XEM.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	85	6.29B	Mar 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	85	3.50B	Oct 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	69	118.62M	Jul 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO

Top Performing HXEM.TO Alternatives (YTD)

HXEM.TO is at 28.95% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.23%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	29.23%	459.52M	Jun 2009	HXEM.TO vs XEM.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	29.19%	3.50B	Oct 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	28.13%	6.29B	Mar 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	27.92%	4.54B	Apr 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	18.98%	118.62M	Jul 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HXEM.TO

HXEM.TO has 19.60% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.57%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	12.57%	118.62M	Jul 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	15.31%	4.23B	Nov 2011	HXEM.TO vs VEE.TO
CWO.NEO	iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF	15.50%	—	Apr 2009	HXEM.TO vs CWO.NEO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	18.19%	4.54B	Apr 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	19.28%	459.52M	Jun 2009	HXEM.TO vs XEM.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HXEM.TO

HXEM.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.34%. There are 7 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.76%.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	AUM	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	-8.76%	118.62M	Jul 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	-10.74%	4.23B	Nov 2011	HXEM.TO vs VEE.TO
CWO.NEO	iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF	-10.90%	—	Apr 2009	HXEM.TO vs CWO.NEO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	-11.25%	4.54B	Apr 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	-11.64%	3.50B	Oct 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO

Other ETFs from Global X

The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include CASH.TO, CBIL.TO, QQCL.TO and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $7B.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
CASH.TO	Global X High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	100	0.83%	6.70B	Nov 2021	HXEM.TO vs CASH.TO
CBIL.TO	Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	99	0.85%	2.27B	Apr 2023	HXEM.TO vs CBIL.TO
QQCL.TO	Global X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	81	20.85%	364.56M	Oct 2023	HXEM.TO vs QQCL.TO
HXS.TO	Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF	S&P 500	71	11.99%	6.67B	Nov 2010	HXEM.TO vs HXS.TO
HXT.TO	Global X S&P/TSX 60 Corporate Class ETF	Canada Equities	81	10.03%	5.16B	Sep 2010	HXEM.TO vs HXT.TO
HSAV.TO	Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF	Bank Loan	66	1.04%	1.92B	Feb 2020	HXEM.TO vs HSAV.TO
CHPS.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	94	66.03%	342.08M	Jun 2021	HXEM.TO vs CHPS.TO
HBNK.TO	Global X Equal Weight Banks Index ETF	Financials Equities	96	18.85%	—	Jul 2023	HXEM.TO vs HBNK.TO
USCL.TO	Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	75	11.57%	249.48M	Jul 2023	HXEM.TO vs USCL.TO
QQCC.TO	Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income	82	16.94%	713.85M	Sep 2011	HXEM.TO vs QQCC.TO

Often Compared With HXEM.TO

Investors most often compare HXEM.TO with HXDM.TO, XEMC.TO, HBB.TO. These 10 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
HXDM.TO	Global X Intl Developed Markets Equity Index Corpo...	International Equity	41	9.69%	839.37M	Sep 2017	HXEM.TO vs HXDM.TO
XEMC.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	93	43.62%	—	Feb 2023	HXEM.TO vs XEMC.TO
HBB.TO	Global X Canadian Select Universe Bond Index Corpo...	Total Bond Market	19	1.48%	4.32B	May 2014	HXEM.TO vs HBB.TO
CAEM.TO	Avantis CIBC Emerging Markets Equity ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	—	—	—	Mar 2026	HXEM.TO vs CAEM.TO
PHYS	Sprott Physical Gold Trust		70	1.64%	—	—	HXEM.TO vs PHYS
SOXL	Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF	Leveraged Equities, Semiconductors	97	567.48%	22.99B	Mar 2010	HXEM.TO vs SOXL
BTCX-B.TO	CI Galaxy Bitcoin ETF C$ Unhedged Series Units	Cryptocurrency	2	-24.79%	803.84M	Mar 2021	HXEM.TO vs BTCX-B.TO
XDIV	Roundhill S&P 500 No Dividend Target ETF	S&P 500	—	10.63%	56.01M	Jul 2025	HXEM.TO vs XDIV
CGL-C.TO	iShares Gold Bullion ETF	Precious Metals, Gold	35	4.39%	—	Mar 2011	HXEM.TO vs CGL-C.TO
XBM.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF	Energy Equities	85	38.48%	658.13M	Apr 2011	HXEM.TO vs XBM.TO

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