Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (PEMX) Alternatives
Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (PEMX) 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 PEMX. 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 PEMX
PEMX charges 0.85% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PEMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | PEMX vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | PEMX vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | PEMX vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | PEMX vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | PEMX vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PEMX
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 | PEMX vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | PEMX vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | PEMX vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | PEMX vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | 94 | Jan 10, 2023 | PEMX vs MEMX |
Top Performing PEMX Alternatives (YTD)
PEMX 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 | PEMX vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | PEMX vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | PEMX vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | PEMX vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | PEMX vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PEMX
PEMX 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 | PEMX vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | PEMX vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | PEMX vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | PEMX vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | PEMX vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PEMX
PEMX 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 | PEMX vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | PEMX vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | PEMX vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | PEMX vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | PEMX vs AVEE |
Other ETFs from Putnam
Most popular Putnam ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -9.87% | Sep 29, 2022 | PEMX vs PBDC | |
| Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 81 | 1.82% | May 25, 2021 | PEMX vs PVAL | |
| Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | Ultrashort Bond, ESG | 99 | 0.56% | Jan 19, 2023 | PEMX vs PULT | |
| Putnam ESG High Yield ETF - | High Yield Bonds | 83 | -0.36% | Jan 19, 2023 | PEMX vs PHYD | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF - | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 5.27% | Jan 19, 2023 | PEMX vs PPEM | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | Intermediate Core Bond | 61 | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | PEMX vs PCRB | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF - | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 65 | -1.27% | Jan 19, 2023 | PEMX vs PPIE |
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