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 38 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% | 17.88B | 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% | 12.80B | Jan 2010 | RWEM vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.93M | Dec 2018 | RWEM vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RWEM
RWEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 45 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 93 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | RWEM vs GEME | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 92 | 107.84M | Jun 2011 | RWEM vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 92 | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | RWEM vs EMXC | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 92 | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | RWEM vs PIE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 91 | — | Sep 2024 | RWEM vs EVLU |
Top Performing RWEM Alternatives (YTD)
RWEM is at 27.68% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 47.80%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 47.80% | 21.60M | Feb 2012 | RWEM vs EEMO | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 47.39% | 26.40B | Jul 2017 | RWEM vs EMXC | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 46.17% | 257.92M | Dec 2007 | RWEM vs PIE | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 43.27% | 2.09B | Sep 2015 | RWEM vs XCEM | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 39.92% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | RWEM vs GEME |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RWEM
RWEM has 34.92% 1-year volatility. There are 70 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.35% | — | Jun 2025 | RWEM vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.50% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | RWEM vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.48% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | RWEM vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.60% | 1.28B | Feb 2011 | RWEM vs EDIV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.27% | 67.45M | Apr 2014 | RWEM vs QAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RWEM
RWEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -15.39%. There are 55 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.47%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | -4.47% | — | Jun 2025 | RWEM vs TJUN | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -7.10% | 1.21B | Feb 2012 | RWEM vs DVYE | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.21M | Jan 2016 | RWEM vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 4.03B | Jul 2007 | RWEM vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 747.02M | May 2008 | RWEM vs EWX |
Other ETFs from Rayliant
The 2 most viewed Rayliant ETFs shown here include RWLC, CNQQ and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $78M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rayliant Wilshire NxtGen US Large Cap Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 49 | 11.76% | 77.61M | Dec 2021 | RWEM vs RWLC | |
| Rayliant-ChinaAMC Transformative China Tech ETF | China Equities | — | 13.99% | 22.68M | Sep 2025 | RWEM vs CNQQ |
Often Compared With RWEM
Investors most often compare RWEM with EYLD, ROAM, ECOW. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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