Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (XCEM) Alternatives
Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF (XCEM) 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 XCEM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to XCEM
XCEM charges 0.16% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XCEM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | Sep 30, 2025 | XCEM vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | Mar 4, 2005 | XCEM vs VWO | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | Jan 14, 2010 | XCEM vs SCHE | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | Mar 19, 2007 | XCEM vs SPEM | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | Dec 6, 2018 | XCEM vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XCEM
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Infrastructure ETF | 94 | Jun 16, 2009 | XCEM vs EMIF | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 93 | Jul 19, 2017 | XCEM vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 92 | Feb 26, 2015 | XCEM vs ROAM | |
| Pacer Emerging Markets Cash Cows 100 ETF | 91 | May 2, 2019 | XCEM vs ECOW | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | 91 | Mar 17, 2015 | XCEM vs SDEM |
Top Performing XCEM Alternatives (YTD)
XCEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Turkey ETF | 12.41% | Mar 26, 2008 | XCEM vs TUR | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 12.21% | Dec 28, 2007 | XCEM vs PIE | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets AlphaDEX Fund | 10.91% | Apr 18, 2011 | XCEM vs FEM | |
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 10.54% | Feb 23, 2012 | XCEM vs DVYE | |
| AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF | 9.93% | Jun 17, 2025 | XCEM vs EMOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XCEM
XCEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.95% | Jan 25, 2016 | XCEM vs EMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Qatar ETF | 13.22% | Apr 29, 2014 | XCEM vs QAT | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 13.76% | Feb 23, 2011 | XCEM vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 14.07% | Jan 7, 2015 | XCEM vs JPEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | 15.05% | Jul 13, 2007 | XCEM vs DEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XCEM
XCEM alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.48% | Jan 25, 2016 | XCEM vs EMDV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend Emerging Markets ETF | -9.78% | Mar 17, 2015 | XCEM vs SDEM | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | -10.32% | Jan 7, 2015 | XCEM vs JPEM | |
| ALPS Emerging Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -10.35% | Mar 28, 2014 | XCEM vs EDOG | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -10.36% | Feb 23, 2011 | XCEM vs EDIV |
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| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia India Consumer ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 5 | -14.84% | Aug 10, 2011 | XCEM vs INCO | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Core ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 61 | -3.89% | Sep 25, 2019 | XCEM vs RECS | |
| Columbia Diversified Fixed Income Allocation ETF | Multisector Bonds | 72 | -0.45% | Oct 12, 2017 | XCEM vs DIAL | |
| Columbia Multi-Sector Municipal Income ETF | Money Market | 34 | -0.20% | Oct 10, 2018 | XCEM vs MUST | |
| Columbia Research Enhanced Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 54 | 1.72% | Sep 25, 2019 | XCEM vs REVS | |
| Columbia Emerging Markets Consumer ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 82 | 5.63% | Sep 14, 2010 | XCEM vs ECON | |
| Columbia Sustainable International Equity Income E... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 90 | 6.14% | Jun 13, 2016 | XCEM vs ESGN |
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