Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets UCITS (VDEM.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 VDEM.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VDEM.L
VDEM.L charges 0.22% annually. There are 34 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% | 1.60B | Sep 2021 | VDEM.L vs PRAM.L | |
| Amundi MSCI Emerging Markets II UCITS ETF Dist | 0.14% | 8.58B | Mar 2023 | VDEM.L vs E127.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD | 0.15% | 4.19B | Sep 2011 | VDEM.L vs HMEF.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 0.15% | 5.29B | Jun 2019 | VDEM.L vs EMXC.L | |
| HSBC MSCI Emerging Markets UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 0.15% | — | Jun 2022 | VDEM.L vs HEMC.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VDEM.L
VDEM.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 47. There are 69 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Global Emerging Markets Research Enhanced... | 92 | 1.74B | Dec 2018 | VDEM.L vs JRDM.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 88 | 779.03M | Dec 2007 | VDEM.L vs ISDE.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 86 | 125.93M | Mar 2016 | VDEM.L vs XDEX.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 86 | 1.65B | Dec 2018 | VDEM.L vs EMVL.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 85 | 4.22B | Apr 2021 | VDEM.L vs EXCS.L |
Top Performing VDEM.L Alternatives (YTD)
VDEM.L is at 10.10% YTD. There are 68 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 43.83%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI EM Islamic UCITS ETF USD (Dist) | 43.83% | 779.03M | Dec 2007 | VDEM.L vs ISDE.L | |
| iShares Edge MSCI EM Value Factor UCITS ETF USD(Ac... | 31.45% | 1.65B | Dec 2018 | VDEM.L vs EMVL.L | |
| Lyxor MSCI Emerging Markets Ex China UCITS ETF - A... | 30.57% | 5.29B | Jun 2019 | VDEM.L vs EMXC.L | |
| iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF USD (Acc) | 30.49% | 4.22B | Apr 2021 | VDEM.L vs EXCS.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets ESG Screened UCITS... | 29.84% | 125.93M | Mar 2016 | VDEM.L vs XDEX.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VDEM.L
VDEM.L has 17.03% 1-year volatility. There are 20 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | 10.41% | 212.02M | May 2016 | VDEM.L vs HDEM.L | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend Aristocrats UCI... | 11.18% | 130.40M | Oct 2011 | VDEM.L vs EMDV.L | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend UCITS ETF | 11.86% | 1.08B | Nov 2011 | VDEM.L vs SEDY.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | 12.00% | 194.37M | Nov 2016 | VDEM.L vs DEMS.L | |
| L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weigh... | 12.12% | — | Jul 2021 | VDEM.L vs LDME.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VDEM.L
VDEM.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.64%. There are 30 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.44%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L&G Emerging Markets Quality Dividends Equal Weigh... | -6.44% | — | Jul 2021 | VDEM.L vs LDME.L | |
| Invesco FTSE EM High Dividend Low Volatility UCITS... | -6.44% | 212.02M | May 2016 | VDEM.L vs HDEM.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.47% | 194.37M | Nov 2016 | VDEM.L vs DEMS.L | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income UCITS ET... | -6.56% | 194.37M | Nov 2014 | VDEM.L vs DEM.L | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX UCITS ETF Ac... | -6.96% | 10.88M | Apr 2013 | VDEM.L vs FEM.L |
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