SEI Select Emerging Markets Equity ETF (SEEM) 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 SEEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SEEM
SEEM charges 0.60% annually. There are 19 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 | SEEM vs IEMG | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | SEEM vs XCNY | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 800.86M | May 2023 | SEEM vs BBEM | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 71.44M | Jun 2016 | SEEM vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | SEEM vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SEEM
SEEM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 14 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 94 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | SEEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 92 | 39.52M | Mar 2023 | SEEM vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 90 | 2.93B | May 2019 | SEEM vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 88 | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | SEEM vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 88 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | SEEM vs STXE |
Top Performing SEEM Alternatives (YTD)
SEEM is at 26.85% YTD. There are 17 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 70.04%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 70.04% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | SEEM vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 46.06% | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | SEEM vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 43.37% | 46.22M | Sep 2023 | SEEM vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 40.99% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | SEEM vs STXE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 37.27% | 2.93B | May 2019 | SEEM vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SEEM
SEEM has 22.57% 1-year volatility. There are 16 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 14.79% | 79.89M | Sep 2022 | SEEM vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.77% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | SEEM vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.94% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | SEEM vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.33% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | SEEM vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.41% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | SEEM vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SEEM
SEEM has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.01%. There are 21 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | SEEM vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | SEEM vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | SEEM vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 282.49M | Sep 2014 | SEEM vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 375.84M | Aug 2011 | SEEM vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from SEI
The 8 most viewed SEI ETFs shown here include SEIV, SEIM, SELV and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Value Factor ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 93 | 17.74% | 956.28M | May 2022 | SEEM vs SEIV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 19.49% | 989.57M | May 2022 | SEEM vs SEIM | |
| SEI Enhanced Low Volatility US Large Cap ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 33 | 3.81% | 168.13M | May 2022 | SEEM vs SELV | |
| SEI Enhanced US Large Cap Quality Factor ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 29 | 4.75% | 473.26M | May 2022 | SEEM vs SEIQ | |
| SEI DBi Multi-Strategy Alternative ETF | Multistrategy | — | 7.08% | 191.55M | Sep 2025 | SEEM vs QALT | |
| SEI Select International Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 58 | 11.17% | — | Oct 2024 | SEEM vs SEIE | |
| SEI Select Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 48 | 16.91% | — | Oct 2024 | SEEM vs SEIS | |
| SEI High Yield Bond & Alternative Credit ETF | High Yield Bonds | — | — | 1.03B | Jan 1995 | SEEM vs LEND |
Often Compared With SEEM
Investors most often compare SEEM with PEMX, DFEV, MEMX. These 18 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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