John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (JHEM) 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 JHEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM charges 0.49% annually. There are 35 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | JHEM vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | JHEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | JHEM vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | JHEM vs SCHE | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | JHEM vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 21 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 89 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | JHEM vs GEME | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 87 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | JHEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 87 | — | Sep 2024 | JHEM vs EVLU | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 80 | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | JHEM vs EMXC | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 80 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | JHEM vs DBEM |
Top Performing JHEM Alternatives (YTD)
JHEM is at 18.96% YTD. There are 31 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 38.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 38.24% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | JHEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 31.84% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | JHEM vs EMXC | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 31.31% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | JHEM vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 29.01% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | JHEM vs XCEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 27.57% | — | Sep 2024 | JHEM vs EVLU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM has 21.95% 1-year volatility. There are 44 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.65% | — | Jun 2025 | JHEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.79% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | JHEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.51% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | JHEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.50% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | JHEM vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.82% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | JHEM vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.34%. There are 32 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -6.72% | — | Jun 2025 | JHEM vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | JHEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | JHEM vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | JHEM vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | JHEM vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from Manulife
The 4 most viewed Manulife ETFs shown here include JHMM, JHML, JHMD and span 4 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $6B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 58 | 13.10% | 5.89B | Sep 2015 | JHEM vs JHMM | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | 12.37% | 1.18B | Sep 2015 | JHEM vs JHML | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Developed International E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 54 | 10.34% | 944.14M | Dec 2016 | JHEM vs JHMD | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 15.53% | 698.12M | Nov 2017 | JHEM vs JHSC |
Often Compared With JHEM
Investors most often compare JHEM with FNDE, FRDM, AVEM. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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