National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF (NSI) 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 NSI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to NSI
NSI charges 1.00% annually. There are 43 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 162.03B | Oct 2012 | NSI vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 852.64M | May 2023 | NSI vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.92M | Sep 2024 | NSI vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 60.92M | Jun 2016 | NSI vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 152.90M | Jan 2023 | NSI vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NSI
NSI has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 67. There are 31 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | 67.50M | Sep 2024 | NSI vs EMEQ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | 275.28M | Sep 2014 | NSI vs HEEM | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 93 | 32.17M | Mar 2023 | NSI vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | 2.93B | May 2019 | NSI vs FRDM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 92 | 152.90M | Jan 2023 | NSI vs STXE |
Top Performing NSI Alternatives (YTD)
NSI is at 17.45% YTD. There are 36 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 78.09%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 78.09% | 67.50M | Sep 2024 | NSI vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 51.24% | 117.91M | Oct 2023 | NSI vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 47.29% | 152.90M | Jan 2023 | NSI vs STXE | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 45.34% | 46.46M | Sep 2023 | NSI vs EMSF | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 44.61% | 2.93B | May 2019 | NSI vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NSI
NSI has 18.51% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 14.78% | 77.69M | Sep 2022 | NSI vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.18% | 252.78M | Oct 2017 | NSI vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 15.56% | 1.76B | Oct 2007 | NSI vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 16.62% | 9.92M | Sep 2024 | NSI vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.74% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | NSI vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NSI
NSI has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.66%. There are 17 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 252.78M | Oct 2017 | NSI vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.76B | Oct 2007 | NSI vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | NSI vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 275.28M | Sep 2014 | NSI vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 398.18M | Aug 2011 | NSI vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from Tuttle
The 4 most viewed Tuttle ETFs shown here include SKRE, SPCI, MEMY and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $8M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuttle Capital Daily 2X Inverse Regional Banks ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 2 | -14.51% | 8.07M | Jan 2024 | NSI vs SKRE | |
| Tuttle Capital Space Industry Income Blast ETF | Derivative Income | — | — | — | Mar 2026 | NSI vs SPCI | |
| Tuttle Capital Meme Stock Income Blast ETF | Derivative Income | — | — | 674.56K | Jan 2026 | NSI vs MEMY | |
| Tuttle Capital Magnificent 7 Income Blast ETF | Derivative Income | — | 3.00% | 976.76K | Dec 2025 | NSI vs MAGO |
Often Compared With NSI
Investors most often compare NSI with EEM, GPIQ, EMM. These 15 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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