Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate Class ETF (HXEM.TO) Alternatives

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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to HXEM.TO

HXEM.TO charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HXEM.TO alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	0.25%	Nov 30, 2011	HXEM.TO vs VEE.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.27%	Oct 19, 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	0.28%	Apr 10, 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.32%	Mar 18, 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.42%	Jul 24, 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HXEM.TO

Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities 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
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	82	Oct 19, 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	82	Apr 10, 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	79	Mar 18, 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	77	Jun 18, 2009	HXEM.TO vs XEM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	61	Nov 30, 2011	HXEM.TO vs VEE.TO

Top Performing HXEM.TO Alternatives (YTD)

HXEM.TO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	5.85%	Oct 19, 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	5.19%	Jun 18, 2009	HXEM.TO vs XEM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	5.09%	Apr 10, 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	3.84%	Mar 18, 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	2.23%	Jul 24, 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HXEM.TO

HXEM.TO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	12.72%	Jul 24, 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	17.18%	Nov 30, 2011	HXEM.TO vs VEE.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	18.88%	Apr 10, 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	19.64%	Jun 18, 2009	HXEM.TO vs XEM.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	20.23%	Mar 18, 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HXEM.TO

HXEM.TO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	-8.76%	Jul 24, 2012	HXEM.TO vs XMM.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	-11.64%	Oct 19, 2009	HXEM.TO vs ZEM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	-12.55%	Apr 10, 2013	HXEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	-12.63%	Mar 18, 2019	HXEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	-12.64%	Jun 18, 2009	HXEM.TO vs XEM.TO

Other ETFs from Global X

Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
CASH.TO	Global X High Interest Savings ETF	Money Market	99	0.35%	Nov 1, 2021	HXEM.TO vs CASH.TO
CBIL.TO	Global X 0-3 Month T-Bill ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	99	0.30%	Apr 12, 2023	HXEM.TO vs CBIL.TO
QQCL.TO	Global X Enhanced NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-4.67%	Oct 10, 2023	HXEM.TO vs QQCL.TO
HXS.TO	Global X S&P 500 Index Corporate Class ETF	S&P 500	45	-3.28%	Nov 30, 2010	HXEM.TO vs HXS.TO
HXT.TO	Global X S&P/TSX 60 Corporate Class ETF	Canada Equities	93	2.91%	Sep 14, 2010	HXEM.TO vs HXT.TO
HSAV.TO	Global X Cash Maximizer Corporate Class ETF	Bank Loan	96	1.13%	Feb 5, 2020	HXEM.TO vs HSAV.TO
HBNK.TO	Global X Equal Weight Banks Index ETF	Financials Equities	98	1.67%	Jul 5, 2023	HXEM.TO vs HBNK.TO
CHPS.TO	Global X Artificial Intelligence Semiconductor Ind...	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	93	6.25%	Jun 21, 2021	HXEM.TO vs CHPS.TO
USCL.TO	Global X Enhanced S&P 500 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income, S&P 500	30	-5.43%	Jul 5, 2023	HXEM.TO vs USCL.TO
QQCC.TO	Global X NASDAQ-100 Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	48	-3.61%	Sep 13, 2011	HXEM.TO vs QQCC.TO

Often Compared With HXEM.TO

What investors most often compare with HXEM.TO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
XEMC.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	91	9.76%	Feb 7, 2023	HXEM.TO vs XEMC.TO

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