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% | 1.76B | Sep 2021 | SEMA.L vs PRAM.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF Dist | 0.14% | 9.14B | Mar 2023 | SEMA.L vs E127.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD | 0.15% | 4.44B | Sep 2011 | SEMA.L vs HMEF.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.15% | — | Jun 2022 | SEMA.L vs HEMC.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 0.15% | 5.72B | Jun 2019 | SEMA.L vs EMXC.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to SEMA.L
SEMA.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There are 18 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Research Enhanced... | 99 | 1.87B | Dec 2018 | SEMA.L vs JRDM.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 94 | 850.18M | Dec 2007 | SEMA.L vs ISDE.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 94 | 124.85M | Mar 2016 | SEMA.L vs XDEX.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 93 | 4.60B | Apr 2021 | SEMA.L vs EXCS.L | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Quality Income UCITS ETF | 93 | 174.77M | Sep 2019 | SEMA.L vs FEMD.L |
Top Performing SEMA.L Alternatives (YTD)
SEMA.L is at 26.22% YTD. There are 20 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 58.22%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 58.22% | 850.18M | Dec 2007 | SEMA.L vs ISDE.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 40.78% | 4.60B | Apr 2021 | SEMA.L vs EXCS.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 40.69% | 124.85M | Mar 2016 | SEMA.L vs XDEX.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 38.92% | 1.89B | Dec 2018 | SEMA.L vs EMVL.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 37.57% | 5.72B | Jun 2019 | SEMA.L vs EMXC.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to SEMA.L
SEMA.L has 18.60% 1-year volatility. There are 40 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | 10.45% | 212.05M | May 2016 | SEMA.L vs HDEM.L | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats UCI... | 11.31% | 130.62M | Oct 2011 | SEMA.L vs EMDV.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | 11.77% | 221.18M | Nov 2016 | SEMA.L vs DEMS.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | 11.78% | 1.10B | Nov 2011 | SEMA.L vs SEDY.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF | 12.39% | 324.09M | Nov 2012 | SEMA.L vs EMV.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to SEMA.L
SEMA.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.95%. There are 36 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.28%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | -5.28% | 212.05M | May 2016 | SEMA.L vs HDEM.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | -5.51% | 1.10B | Nov 2011 | SEMA.L vs SEDY.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.47% | 221.18M | Nov 2016 | SEMA.L vs DEMS.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.56% | 221.18M | Nov 2014 | SEMA.L vs DEM.L | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX UCITS ETF Ac... | -6.96% | 12.35M | Apr 2013 | SEMA.L vs FEM.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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