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 53 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | JHEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | JHEM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | JHEM vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | JHEM vs IEMG | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.59B | Jan 2010 | JHEM vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 42 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 91 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | JHEM vs EMEQ | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | JHEM vs EVLU | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | JHEM vs GEME | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 88 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | JHEM vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 85 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | JHEM vs FTHF |
Top Performing JHEM Alternatives (YTD)
JHEM is at 20.50% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 60.87%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 60.87% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | JHEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 40.66% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | JHEM vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 36.36% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | JHEM vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 36.27% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | JHEM vs STXE | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 35.33% | 228.29M | Dec 2007 | JHEM vs PIE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM has 22.87% 1-year volatility. There are 62 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.66% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | JHEM vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.85% | — | Jun 2025 | JHEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.07% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | JHEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.69% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | JHEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.49% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | JHEM vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.34%. There are 30 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | JHEM vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | JHEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | JHEM vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | JHEM vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | JHEM vs ECOW |
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 | 66 | 16.93% | 5.92B | Sep 2015 | JHEM vs JHMM | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 79 | 15.20% | 1.16B | Sep 2015 | JHEM vs JHML | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Developed International E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 61 | 13.16% | 963.04M | Dec 2016 | JHEM vs JHMD | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 66 | 18.89% | 724.18M | Nov 2017 | JHEM vs JHSC |
Often Compared With JHEM
Investors most often compare JHEM with FNDE, FRDM, AVEM. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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