iShares MSCI EM UCITS ETF (Acc) (SEMA.L) 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 SEMA.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to SEMA.L
SEMA.L charges 0.18% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amundi Prime Emerging Markets UCITS ETF DR (C) | 0.10% | 1.71B | Sep 2021 | SEMA.L vs PRAM.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF Dist | 0.14% | 8.61B | Mar 2023 | SEMA.L vs E127.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.15% | — | Jun 2022 | SEMA.L vs HEMC.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD | 0.15% | 4.17B | Sep 2011 | SEMA.L vs HMEF.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 0.15% | 5.54B | Jun 2019 | SEMA.L vs EMXC.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SEMA.L
SEMA.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 88. There are 16 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 95 | 802.30M | Dec 2007 | SEMA.L vs ISDE.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 94 | 1.83B | Dec 2018 | SEMA.L vs EMVL.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 94 | 116.61M | Mar 2016 | SEMA.L vs XDEX.L | |
| JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Research Enhanced... | 94 | 1.80B | Dec 2018 | SEMA.L vs JRDM.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 94 | 4.32B | Apr 2021 | SEMA.L vs EXCS.L |
Top Performing SEMA.L Alternatives (YTD)
SEMA.L is at 26.04% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 60.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 60.11% | 802.30M | Dec 2007 | SEMA.L vs ISDE.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 43.83% | 1.83B | Dec 2018 | SEMA.L vs EMVL.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 38.77% | 4.32B | Apr 2021 | SEMA.L vs EXCS.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 37.91% | 5.54B | Jun 2019 | SEMA.L vs EMXC.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 37.51% | 116.61M | Mar 2016 | SEMA.L vs XDEX.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SEMA.L
SEMA.L has 17.00% 1-year volatility. There are 36 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.18%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | 10.18% | 214.87M | May 2016 | SEMA.L vs HDEM.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF | 11.37% | 309.31M | Nov 2012 | SEMA.L vs EMV.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | 11.43% | 1.06B | Nov 2011 | SEMA.L vs SEDY.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | 11.58% | 221.65M | Nov 2016 | SEMA.L vs DEMS.L | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats UCI... | 11.78% | 130.56M | Oct 2011 | SEMA.L vs EMDV.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SEMA.L
SEMA.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.95%. There are 35 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | -4.86% | 1.06B | Nov 2011 | SEMA.L vs SEDY.L | |
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | -5.28% | 214.87M | May 2016 | SEMA.L vs HDEM.L | |
| Invesco FTSE Emerging Markets High Dividend Low Vo... | -6.20% | 289.03M | May 2016 | SEMA.L vs EMHD.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.47% | 221.65M | Nov 2016 | SEMA.L vs DEMS.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.56% | 221.65M | Nov 2014 | SEMA.L vs DEM.L |
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Often Compared With SEMA.L
Investors most often compare SEMA.L with EMIM.L, VFEG.L, VWRA.L. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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