National Security Emerging Markets Index ETF (NSI) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to NSI
NSI charges 1.00% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among NSI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | NSI vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | NSI vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | NSI vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | NSI vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | NSI vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to NSI
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 | NSI vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | NSI vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | NSI vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | NSI vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | NSI vs PEMX |
Top Performing NSI Alternatives (YTD)
NSI 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 | NSI vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | NSI vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | NSI vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | NSI vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | NSI vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to NSI
NSI 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 | NSI vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | NSI vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | NSI vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | NSI vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | NSI vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to NSI
NSI 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 | NSI vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | NSI vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | NSI vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | NSI vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | NSI vs AVEE |
Other ETFs from Tuttle
Most popular Tuttle ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuttle Capital Daily 2X Inverse Regional Banks ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 3 | -5.59% | Jan 4, 2024 | NSI vs SKRE |
Often Compared With NSI
What investors most often compare with NSI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 3.80% | Apr 11, 2003 | NSI vs EEM | |
| Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 76 | -3.90% | Oct 24, 2023 | NSI vs GPIQ | |
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | -5.93% | Mar 10, 1999 | NSI vs QQQ | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | NSI vs SHLD | |
| Global X Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 91 | 3.30% | Sep 24, 2010 | NSI vs EMM |
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