Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF (MEMX) Alternatives
Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF (MEMX) 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 MEMX. 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 MEMX
MEMX charges 0.79% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MEMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | MEMX vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | MEMX vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | MEMX vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | MEMX vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | MEMX vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MEMX
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 | MEMX vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | MEMX vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | MEMX vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | MEMX vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | MEMX vs PEMX |
Top Performing MEMX Alternatives (YTD)
MEMX 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 | MEMX vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | MEMX vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | MEMX vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | MEMX vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEMX vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MEMX
MEMX 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 | MEMX vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | MEMX vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | MEMX vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | MEMX vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | MEMX vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MEMX
MEMX 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 | MEMX vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | MEMX vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | MEMX vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | MEMX vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | MEMX 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 | MEMX vs ASIA | |
| Matthews China Active ETF | China Equities | 25 | -6.67% | Jul 13, 2022 | MEMX vs MCH | |
| Matthews Korea Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 97 | 26.80% | Oct 29, 2010 | MEMX vs MKOR | |
| Matthews India Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 6 | -13.82% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEMX vs INDE | |
| Matthews Japan Active ETF | Japan Equities | 65 | 2.16% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEMX vs JPAN | |
| Matthews China Discovery Active ETF | China Equities | 72 | 10.80% | Jan 10, 2024 | MEMX vs MCHS | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 79 | 3.72% | Jul 13, 2022 | MEMX vs MEM | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 80 | 7.75% | Jul 13, 2022 | MEMX vs MINV | |
| Matthews Asia Dividend Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 88 | 6.57% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEMX vs ADVE |
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