KraneShares Dragon Capital Vietnam Growth Index ETF (KPHO) 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 KPHO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to KPHO
KPHO charges 1.03% annually. There are 85 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 | KPHO vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | KPHO vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | KPHO vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | KPHO vs SCHE | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | KPHO vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KPHO
Among 74 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 86 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | KPHO vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 85 | — | Sep 2024 | KPHO vs EVLU | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 85 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | KPHO vs PIE | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 78 | 213.27M | May 2019 | KPHO vs ECOW | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 77 | 109.30M | Feb 2015 | KPHO vs ROAM |
Top Performing KPHO Alternatives (YTD)
KPHO is at -9.36% YTD. There are 73 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.77%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 35.77% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | KPHO vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 28.41% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | KPHO vs EMXC | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 28.13% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | KPHO vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 26.23% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | KPHO vs XCEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 25.81% | — | Sep 2024 | KPHO vs EVLU |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KPHO
KPHO has 26.87% 1-year volatility. There are 72 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.79% | — | Jun 2025 | KPHO vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.80% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | KPHO vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.52% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | KPHO vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.50% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | KPHO vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.81% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | KPHO vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KPHO
Among 74 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -7.02% | — | Jun 2025 | KPHO vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | KPHO vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | KPHO vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | KPHO vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | KPHO vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from KraneShares
The 10 most viewed KraneShares ETFs shown here include KWEB, KMLM, KTEC and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $5B.
Often Compared With KPHO
Investors most often compare KPHO with EQLT, EMOP, DBEM. These 10 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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