iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) Alternatives
iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF (IEMG) 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 IEMG. 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 IEMG
IEMG charges 0.09% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IEMG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | IEMG vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | IEMG vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | IEMG vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | IEMG vs XC | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | Jan 30, 2023 | IEMG vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IEMG
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 | IEMG vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | IEMG vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | IEMG vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | IEMG vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | IEMG vs PEMX |
Top Performing IEMG Alternatives (YTD)
IEMG 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 | IEMG vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | IEMG vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | IEMG vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | IEMG vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | IEMG vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IEMG
IEMG 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 | IEMG vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | IEMG vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | IEMG vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | IEMG vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | IEMG vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IEMG
IEMG 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 | IEMG vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | IEMG vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | IEMG vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | IEMG vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | IEMG vs AVEE |
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 | IEMG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IEMG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IEMG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IEMG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IEMG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IEMG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IEMG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IEMG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IEMG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IEMG vs ACWI |
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