John Hancock Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF (JHEM) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM charges 0.49% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among JHEM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | Sep 30, 2025 | JHEM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | JHEM vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | Mar 19, 2007 | JHEM vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | JHEM vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | Dec 6, 2018 | JHEM vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to JHEM
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF | 95 | Jun 16, 2009 | JHEM vs EMIF | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 94 | Jul 19, 2017 | JHEM vs EMXC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 93 | May 2, 2019 | JHEM vs ECOW | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | Feb 26, 2015 | JHEM vs ROAM | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | Mar 17, 2015 | JHEM vs SDEM |
Top Performing JHEM Alternatives (YTD)
JHEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | 12.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | JHEM vs TUR | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 10.67% | Feb 23, 2012 | JHEM vs DVYE | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 10.23% | Dec 28, 2007 | JHEM vs PIE | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund | 9.64% | Apr 18, 2011 | JHEM vs FEM | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 9.29% | May 2, 2019 | JHEM vs ECOW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | JHEM vs EMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.22% | Apr 29, 2014 | JHEM vs QAT | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 13.77% | Feb 23, 2011 | JHEM vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 14.07% | Jan 7, 2015 | JHEM vs JPEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | 15.04% | Jul 13, 2007 | JHEM vs DEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to JHEM
JHEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | JHEM vs EMDV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | -9.78% | Mar 17, 2015 | JHEM vs SDEM | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | -10.32% | Jan 7, 2015 | JHEM vs JPEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -10.36% | Feb 23, 2011 | JHEM vs EDIV | |
| SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets StrategicFactors ETF | -10.40% | Jun 4, 2014 | JHEM vs QEMM |
Other ETFs from Manulife
Most popular Manulife ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Hancock Multifactor Mid Cap ETF | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 57 | 2.50% | Sep 28, 2015 | JHEM vs JHMM | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 61 | -1.98% | Sep 28, 2015 | JHEM vs JHML | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Developed International E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 79 | 2.02% | Dec 15, 2016 | JHEM vs JHMD | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | 44 | 2.14% | Nov 8, 2017 | JHEM vs JHSC |
Often Compared With JHEM
What investors most often compare with JHEM, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company ... | Emerging Markets Equities | 85 | 6.10% | Aug 15, 2013 | JHEM vs FNDE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 7.05% | May 22, 2019 | JHEM vs FRDM | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 90 | 4.70% | Sep 17, 2019 | JHEM vs AVEM | |
| JPMorgan International Research Enhanced Equity ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 71 | 1.15% | Oct 28, 1992 | JHEM vs JIRE | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 92 | 6.39% | Sep 2, 2015 | JHEM vs XCEM |
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