Rayliant Wilshire NxtGen Emerging Markets Equity ETF (RWEM) 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 RWEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to RWEM
RWEM charges 0.52% annually. There are 45 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 235.70M | Sep 2025 | RWEM vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 17.31B | Mar 2007 | RWEM vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 162.80B | Mar 2005 | RWEM vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.63B | Jan 2010 | RWEM vs SCHE | |
| BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 86.15M | Apr 2020 | RWEM vs BKEM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RWEM
RWEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 40. There are 54 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | RWEM vs GEME | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 89 | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | RWEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 89 | — | Sep 2024 | RWEM vs EVLU | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 87 | 102.15M | Jun 2011 | RWEM vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 85 | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | RWEM vs EMXC |
Top Performing RWEM Alternatives (YTD)
RWEM is at 16.03% YTD. There are 39 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 39.82%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 39.82% | 262.88M | Dec 2007 | RWEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 36.07% | 24.99B | Jul 2017 | RWEM vs EMXC | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 32.72% | 1.97B | Sep 2015 | RWEM vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 31.73% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | RWEM vs GEME | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 30.01% | 25.97M | Feb 2012 | RWEM vs EEMO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RWEM
RWEM has 35.91% 1-year volatility. There are 81 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 9.17% | — | Jun 2025 | RWEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.68% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | RWEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.46% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | RWEM vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.45% | 16.78M | Jun 2017 | RWEM vs RNEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.76% | 1.22B | Feb 2011 | RWEM vs EDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RWEM
RWEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.39%. There are 60 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.56%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -5.56% | — | Jun 2025 | RWEM vs TJUN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.11M | Jan 2016 | RWEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.91B | Jul 2007 | RWEM vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 707.60M | May 2008 | RWEM vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | RWEM vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from Rayliant
The 2 most viewed Rayliant ETFs shown here include CNQQ, RWLC and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $78M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayliant-ChinaAMC Transformative China Tech ETF | China Equities, Asia Pacific Equities | — | 10.89% | 22.68M | Sep 2025 | RWEM vs CNQQ | |
| Rayliant Wilshire NxtGen US Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 52 | 13.61% | 77.61M | Dec 2021 | RWEM vs RWLC |
Often Compared With RWEM
Investors most often compare RWEM with ROAM, EYLD, ECOW. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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