Putnam Panagora ESG Emerging Markets Equity ETF - (PPEM) 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 PPEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PPEM
PPEM charges 0.61% annually. There are 20 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% | 156.92B | Oct 2012 | PPEM vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 800.86M | May 2023 | PPEM vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | PPEM vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 71.44M | Jun 2016 | PPEM vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | PPEM vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PPEM
Among 40 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 91 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | PPEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 87 | 39.52M | Mar 2023 | PPEM vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 83 | 2.93B | May 2019 | PPEM vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 79 | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | PPEM vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 77 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | PPEM vs STXE |
Top Performing PPEM Alternatives (YTD)
Among 42 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 57.19%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 57.19% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | PPEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 34.92% | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | PPEM vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 34.43% | 46.22M | Sep 2023 | PPEM vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 31.86% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | PPEM vs STXE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 28.51% | 2.93B | May 2019 | PPEM vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PPEM
Among 43 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with 1-year volatility data, the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 14.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 14.81% | 79.89M | Sep 2022 | PPEM vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.81% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | PPEM vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.12% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | PPEM vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.50% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | PPEM vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.59% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | PPEM vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PPEM
Among 40 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | PPEM vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | PPEM vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | PPEM vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 282.49M | Sep 2014 | PPEM vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 375.84M | Aug 2011 | PPEM vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from Putnam
The 7 most viewed Putnam ETFs shown here include PVAL, PEMX, PHYD and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $12B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Focused Large Cap Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 15.22% | 12.30B | May 2021 | PPEM vs PVAL | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 73 | 28.43% | 32.15M | May 2023 | PPEM vs PEMX | |
| Putnam ESG High Yield ETF - | High Yield Bonds | — | — | 7.62M | Jan 2023 | PPEM vs PHYD | |
| Putnam ESG Ultra Short ETF | Ultrashort Bond, ESG | — | — | 36.51M | Jan 2023 | PPEM vs PULT | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | Intermediate Core Bond | — | — | 6.88M | Jan 2023 | PPEM vs PCRB | |
| Putnam Panagora ESG International Equity ETF - | Foreign Large Cap Equities | — | — | 3.51M | Jan 2023 | PPEM vs PPIE | |
| Putnam International Stock ETF | Actively Managed, Foreign Large Cap Equities, Global Equities | — | 6.14% | 6.69M | Oct 2025 | PPEM vs PGRI |
Often Compared With PPEM
Investors most often compare PPEM with AVES, ESGE, PBDC. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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