SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF (XCNY) 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 XCNY. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XCNY
XCNY charges 0.15% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 165.70B | Oct 2012 | XCNY vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 851.97M | May 2023 | XCNY vs BBEM | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 63.00M | Jun 2016 | XCNY vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | XCNY vs STXE | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | 80.36M | Sep 2022 | XCNY vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XCNY
XCNY has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 74. There are 28 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | XCNY vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | 2.93B | May 2019 | XCNY vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 93 | 35.39M | Mar 2023 | XCNY vs EMDM | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | XCNY vs HEEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 93 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | XCNY vs STXE |
Top Performing XCNY Alternatives (YTD)
XCNY is at 23.45% YTD. There are 33 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 94.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 94.29% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | XCNY vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 59.85% | 130.92M | Oct 2023 | XCNY vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 54.93% | 48.02M | Sep 2023 | XCNY vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 53.94% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | XCNY vs STXE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 49.24% | 2.93B | May 2019 | XCNY vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XCNY
XCNY has 17.74% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.06%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 15.06% | 80.36M | Sep 2022 | XCNY vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.71% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | XCNY vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.63% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | XCNY vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.89% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | XCNY vs AVEE | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | 18.69% | 390.89M | Aug 2011 | XCNY vs EEMS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XCNY
XCNY has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.86%. There are 6 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% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | XCNY vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | XCNY vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | XCNY vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | XCNY vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 390.89M | Aug 2011 | XCNY vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $765B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 9.74% | 765.27B | Jan 1993 | XCNY vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -2.96% | 138.96B | Nov 2004 | XCNY vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 77 | 33.79% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | XCNY vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | 11.38% | 52.13B | Sep 2000 | XCNY vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 46 | 11.52% | 7.30B | Oct 2015 | XCNY vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 36 | 22.58% | 36.84B | Dec 1998 | XCNY vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -2.87% | 28.75B | Jun 2018 | XCNY vs GLDM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 9.79% | 148.87B | Nov 2005 | XCNY vs SPYM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 28 | 6.16% | 22.62B | Dec 1998 | XCNY vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.66% | 46.54B | May 2007 | XCNY vs BIL |
Often Compared With XCNY
Investors most often compare XCNY with EMKT, DFEM, AVXC. These 20 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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