Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (SDEM) Alternatives
Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF (SDEM) 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 SDEM. 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 SDEM
SDEM charges 0.67% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among SDEM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | Sep 30, 2025 | SDEM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | SDEM vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | Mar 19, 2007 | SDEM vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | SDEM vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | Dec 6, 2018 | SDEM vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SDEM
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF | 95 | Jun 16, 2009 | SDEM vs EMIF | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 94 | Jul 19, 2017 | SDEM vs EMXC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 93 | May 2, 2019 | SDEM vs ECOW | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | Feb 26, 2015 | SDEM vs ROAM | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 92 | Sep 2, 2015 | SDEM vs XCEM |
Top Performing SDEM Alternatives (YTD)
SDEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | 12.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | SDEM vs TUR | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 10.67% | Feb 23, 2012 | SDEM vs DVYE | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 10.23% | Dec 28, 2007 | SDEM vs PIE | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund | 9.64% | Apr 18, 2011 | SDEM vs FEM | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 9.29% | May 2, 2019 | SDEM vs ECOW |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SDEM
SDEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | SDEM vs EMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.22% | Apr 29, 2014 | SDEM vs QAT | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 13.77% | Feb 23, 2011 | SDEM vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 14.07% | Jan 7, 2015 | SDEM vs JPEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | 15.04% | Jul 13, 2007 | SDEM vs DEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SDEM
SDEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | SDEM vs EMDV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | -10.32% | Jan 7, 2015 | SDEM vs JPEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -10.36% | Feb 23, 2011 | SDEM vs EDIV | |
| SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets StrategicFactors ETF | -10.40% | Jun 4, 2014 | SDEM vs QEMM | |
| KraneShares MSCI One Belt One Road Index ETF | -10.47% | Sep 7, 2017 | SDEM vs OBOR |
Other ETFs from Global X
Most popular Global X ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 0.02% | Dec 12, 2013 | SDEM vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Technology Equities | 92 | 9.34% | Sep 11, 2023 | SDEM vs SHLD | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Commodity Producers Equities | 93 | 13.34% | Nov 4, 2010 | SDEM vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Materials | 94 | 6.35% | Apr 19, 2010 | SDEM vs COPX | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.24% | May 11, 2018 | SDEM vs AIQ | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 37 | -8.31% | Sep 12, 2016 | SDEM vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Precious Metals | 94 | 7.85% | Apr 19, 2010 | SDEM vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 56 | -1.04% | Jun 24, 2013 | SDEM vs XYLD | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 91 | 6.70% | Jun 8, 2011 | SDEM vs SDIV | |
| Global X DAX Germany ETF | Europe Equities | 28 | -7.59% | Oct 22, 2014 | SDEM vs DAX |
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