iShares MSCI Qatar ETF (QAT) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with QAT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to QAT
QAT charges 0.59% annually. There are 68 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | QAT vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | QAT vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | QAT vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | QAT vs IEMG | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 89.24M | Apr 2020 | QAT vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to QAT
QAT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 117 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 90 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | QAT vs EMEQ | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 89 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | QAT vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 88 | — | Sep 2024 | QAT vs EVLU | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 87 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | QAT vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 84 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | QAT vs FTHF |
Top Performing QAT Alternatives (YTD)
QAT is at -1.83% YTD. There are 115 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 59.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 59.98% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | QAT vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 40.11% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | QAT vs FTHF | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 36.54% | 228.29M | Dec 2007 | QAT vs PIE | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 36.03% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | QAT vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 35.25% | 139.63M | Jan 2023 | QAT vs STXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to QAT
QAT has 13.45% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.65% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | QAT vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.83% | — | Jun 2025 | QAT vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.05% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | QAT vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.70% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | QAT vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.49% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | QAT vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to QAT
QAT has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.48%. There are 25 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | QAT vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | QAT vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | QAT vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | QAT vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | QAT vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.16% | 99.95B | May 2020 | QAT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.00% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | QAT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 89 | 76.42% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | QAT vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.51% | 869.20B | May 2000 | QAT vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.18% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | QAT vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -2.22% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | QAT vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 34 | -12.96% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | QAT vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -1.63% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | QAT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 76 | 22.29% | 80.11B | May 2000 | QAT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 70 | 14.17% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | QAT vs ACWI |
Often Compared With QAT
Investors most often compare QAT with UAE, KSA, ENOR. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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