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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IEMG
IEMG charges 0.09% annually. No ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 851.97M | May 2023 | IEMG vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 10.16M | Sep 2024 | IEMG vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 63.00M | Jun 2016 | IEMG vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | IEMG vs STXE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | 80.36M | Sep 2022 | IEMG vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IEMG
IEMG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 26 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 94 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | IEMG vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 90 | 35.39M | Mar 2023 | IEMG vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 90 | 2.93B | May 2019 | IEMG vs FRDM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 89 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | IEMG vs STXE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 88 | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | IEMG vs HEEM |
Top Performing IEMG Alternatives (YTD)
IEMG is at 22.14% YTD. There are 28 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 78.18%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 78.18% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | IEMG vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 48.20% | 130.92M | Oct 2023 | IEMG vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 45.40% | 48.02M | Sep 2023 | IEMG vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 44.15% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | IEMG vs STXE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 40.46% | 2.93B | May 2019 | IEMG vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IEMG
IEMG has 22.11% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 15.07% | 80.36M | Sep 2022 | IEMG vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.87% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | IEMG vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.87% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | IEMG vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.07% | 10.16M | Sep 2024 | IEMG vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.28% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | IEMG vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IEMG
IEMG has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.21%. There are 14 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | IEMG vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | IEMG vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | IEMG vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | IEMG vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 390.89M | Aug 2011 | IEMG vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.72% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IEMG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -31.78% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IEMG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.13% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IEMG vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 99.95% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IEMG vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | 2.15% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IEMG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 78 | 9.37% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IEMG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 28 | -19.62% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IEMG vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.61% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IEMG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 21.03% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IEMG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 9.71% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IEMG vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IEMG
Investors most often compare IEMG with VWO, EEM, IEFA. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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