Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF (STXE) 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 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 4 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 | STXE vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 800.86M | May 2023 | STXE vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | STXE vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 71.44M | Jun 2016 | STXE vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | 79.89M | Sep 2022 | STXE vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to STXE
STXE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 4 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 92 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | STXE vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 89 | 39.52M | Mar 2023 | STXE vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 86 | 2.93B | May 2019 | STXE vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 83 | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | STXE vs FTHF | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 82 | 282.49M | Sep 2014 | STXE vs HEEM |
Top Performing STXE Alternatives (YTD)
STXE is at 34.42% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 58.76%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 58.76% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | STXE vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 37.22% | 127.61M | Oct 2023 | STXE vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 36.62% | 46.22M | Sep 2023 | STXE vs EMSF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 30.56% | 32.15M | May 2023 | STXE vs PEMX | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 30.27% | 2.93B | May 2019 | STXE vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to STXE
STXE has 28.09% 1-year volatility. There are 36 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 14.84% | 79.89M | Sep 2022 | STXE vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.83% | 243.04M | Oct 2017 | STXE vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 17.12% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | STXE vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.48% | 9.84M | Sep 2024 | STXE vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.61% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | STXE vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to STXE
STXE has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.51%. There are 28 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 | STXE vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.78B | Oct 2007 | STXE vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.70M | Nov 2023 | STXE vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 282.49M | Sep 2014 | STXE vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 375.84M | Aug 2011 | STXE vs EEMS |
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 | 90 | 58.16% | 238.64M | Oct 2022 | STXE vs SHOC | |
| Strive Enhanced Income Short Maturity ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 97 | 1.95% | 463.97M | Aug 2023 | STXE vs BUXX | |
| Strive U.S. Energy ETF | Energy Equities | 41 | 27.97% | 286.94M | Aug 2022 | STXE vs DRLL | |
| Strive 1000 Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 41 | 6.86% | 64.85M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXD | |
| Strive 1000 Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 43 | 8.50% | 146.49M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXG | |
| Strive 1000 Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 91 | 15.98% | 79.05M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXV | |
| Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF | Energy Equities | 34 | 5.69% | 75.59M | Aug 2023 | STXE vs FTWO | |
| Strive Small-Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 55 | 15.02% | 78.79M | Nov 2022 | STXE vs STXK | |
| Strive Total Return Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 15 | -1.26% | 121.18M | Aug 2023 | STXE vs STXT | |
| Strive 500 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 64 | 10.63% | 1.13B | Sep 2022 | STXE vs STXF |
Often Compared With STXE
Investors most often compare STXE with EWS, EMXC, EWY. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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