Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (STXE) 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 STXE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to STXE
STXE charges 0.32% annually. There are 23 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% | 258.70M | Sep 2025 | STXE vs VEXC | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.07% | 16.81B | Mar 2007 | STXE vs SPEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 163.30B | Mar 2005 | STXE vs VWO | |
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 152.22B | Oct 2012 | STXE vs IEMG | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.59B | Jan 2010 | STXE vs SCHE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to STXE
STXE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 79. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 91 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | STXE vs EMEQ | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 90 | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | STXE vs GEME | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 90 | — | Sep 2024 | STXE vs EVLU | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 90 | 38.85M | Mar 2023 | STXE vs EMDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 87 | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | STXE vs FTHF |
Top Performing STXE Alternatives (YTD)
STXE is at 31.48% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 53.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 53.76% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | STXE vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 34.68% | 123.28M | Oct 2023 | STXE vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 30.73% | 43.26M | Sep 2023 | STXE vs EMSF | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 29.70% | 366.05M | Jan 2025 | STXE vs GEME | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 29.19% | 127.80M | Apr 2019 | STXE vs KEMX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to STXE
STXE has 29.83% 1-year volatility. There are 117 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | 8.64% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | STXE vs EJAN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 10.70% | — | Jun 2025 | STXE vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 11.07% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | STXE vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.68% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | STXE vs EMDV | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Equity Select ETF | 12.51% | 17.22M | Jun 2017 | STXE vs RNEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to STXE
STXE has a 1-year max drawdown of -20.38%. There are 109 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Innovator Emerging Markets Power Buffer ETF Januar... | -6.63% | 144.99M | Jan 2020 | STXE vs EJAN | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | STXE vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.87B | Jul 2007 | STXE vs DEM | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | STXE vs TDEC | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | -8.35% | 217.49M | May 2019 | STXE vs ECOW |
Other ETFs from Strive
The 10 most viewed Strive ETFs shown here include SHOC, BUXX, DRLL and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $1B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 84 | 46.90% | 224.59M | Oct 2022 | STXE vs SHOC | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 98 | 2.27% | 489.38M | Aug 2023 | STXE vs BUXX | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 70 | 36.69% | 297.24M | Aug 2022 | STXE vs DRLL | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 51 | 8.25% | 64.50M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 7.59% | 147.36M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXG | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 95 | 16.83% | 81.50M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXV | |
| Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF | Energy Equities | 38 | 7.80% | 71.94M | Aug 2023 | STXE vs FTWO | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 15.13% | 87.15M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXK | |
| Strive Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 16 | -1.36% | 117.83M | Aug 2023 | STXE vs STXT | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 63 | 10.14% | 1.12B | Sep 2022 | STXE vs STXF |
Often Compared With STXE
Investors most often compare STXE with EWS, EMXC, EWY. These 20 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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