Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF (MEM) Alternatives
Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF (MEM) 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 MEM. 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 MEM
MEM charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MEM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | MEM vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | MEM vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | MEM vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | MEM vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | MEM vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MEM
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 97 | Mar 2, 2023 | MEM vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | MEM vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | MEM vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | MEM vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | MEM vs PEMX |
Top Performing MEM Alternatives (YTD)
MEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 13.15% | Oct 30, 2023 | MEM vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | MEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | MEM vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | MEM vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEM vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MEM
MEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.59% | Oct 30, 2007 | MEM vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | MEM vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | MEM vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | MEM vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | MEM vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MEM
MEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.99% | Oct 30, 2007 | MEM vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | MEM vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | MEM vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | MEM vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | MEM vs AVEE |
Other ETFs from Matthews
Most popular Matthews ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 83 | 1.94% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEM vs ASIA | |
| Matthews China Active ETF | China Equities | 25 | -6.67% | Jul 13, 2022 | MEM vs MCH | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 94 | 6.51% | Jan 10, 2023 | MEM vs MEMX | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 97 | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | MEM vs MKOR | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 6 | -13.82% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEM vs INDE | |
| Matthews Japan Active ETF | Japan Equities | 65 | 2.16% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEM vs JPAN | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | China Equities | 72 | 10.80% | Jan 10, 2024 | MEM vs MCHS | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 80 | 7.75% | Jul 13, 2022 | MEM vs MINV | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 88 | 6.57% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEM vs ADVE |
Often Compared With MEM
What investors most often compare with MEM, 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 | MEM vs FNDE | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | Emerging Markets Equities, Dividend | 65 | 1.66% | Feb 23, 2011 | MEM vs EDIV | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | -5.78% | Oct 9, 2015 | MEM vs SPMO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | MEM vs SPY | |
| Global X Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 91 | 3.30% | Sep 24, 2010 | MEM vs EMM |
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