XEC.TO Alternatives & Similar ETFs

iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF (XEC.TO) 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 XEC.TO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.

Cheapest Alternatives to XEC.TO

XEC.TO charges 0.28% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.25%.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	0.25%	4.45B	Nov 2011	XEC.TO vs VEE.TO
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	0.25%	207.76M	Aug 2020	XEC.TO vs HXEM.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.27%	3.45B	Oct 2009	XEC.TO vs ZEM.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.32%	6.13B	Mar 2019	XEC.TO vs XSEM.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.42%	119.82M	Jul 2012	XEC.TO vs XMM.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XEC.TO

XEC.TO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 5 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 74.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
ZLE.TO	BMO Low Volatility Emerging Markets Equity ETF	74	101.09M	May 2016	XEC.TO vs ZLE.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	58	3.45B	Oct 2009	XEC.TO vs ZEM.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	58	474.45M	Jun 2009	XEC.TO vs XEM.TO
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	57	207.76M	Aug 2020	XEC.TO vs HXEM.TO
CWO.NEO	iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF	57	—	Apr 2009	XEC.TO vs CWO.NEO

Top Performing XEC.TO Alternatives (YTD)

XEC.TO is at 17.71% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 22.36%.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
ZLE.TO	BMO Low Volatility Emerging Markets Equity ETF	22.36%	101.09M	May 2016	XEC.TO vs ZLE.TO
ZEM.TO	BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	18.84%	3.45B	Oct 2009	XEC.TO vs ZEM.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	18.61%	474.45M	Jun 2009	XEC.TO vs XEM.TO
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	18.35%	207.76M	Aug 2020	XEC.TO vs HXEM.TO
DRFE.TO	Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Z...	17.85%	—	Mar 2019	XEC.TO vs DRFE.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XEC.TO

XEC.TO has 22.13% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.14%.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	AUM	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	15.14%	119.82M	Jul 2012	XEC.TO vs XMM.TO
CWO.NEO	iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF	16.61%	—	Apr 2009	XEC.TO vs CWO.NEO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	16.93%	4.45B	Nov 2011	XEC.TO vs VEE.TO
ZLE.TO	BMO Low Volatility Emerging Markets Equity ETF	18.21%	101.09M	May 2016	XEC.TO vs ZLE.TO
DRFE.TO	Desjardins RI Emerging Markets Multifactor - Net-Z...	21.09%	—	Mar 2019	XEC.TO vs DRFE.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XEC.TO

XEC.TO has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.61%. There are 4 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.76%.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	AUM	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	-8.76%	119.82M	Jul 2012	XEC.TO vs XMM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	-10.74%	4.45B	Nov 2011	XEC.TO vs VEE.TO
CWO.NEO	iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF	-10.90%	—	Apr 2009	XEC.TO vs CWO.NEO
ZLE.TO	BMO Low Volatility Emerging Markets Equity ETF	-11.16%	101.09M	May 2016	XEC.TO vs ZLE.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	-12.27%	474.45M	Jun 2009	XEC.TO vs XEM.TO

Other ETFs from iShares

The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include XEQT.TO, XDIV.TO, XEI.TO and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $31B.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
XEQT.TO	iShares Core Equity ETF Portfolio	Global Equities	80	12.57%	20.34B	Aug 2019	XEC.TO vs XEQT.TO
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities	98	27.54%	5.78B	Jun 2017	XEC.TO vs XDIV.TO
XEI.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Composite High Dividend Index ETF	Canada Equities	98	27.84%	4.25B	Apr 2011	XEC.TO vs XEI.TO
XIC.TO	iShares Core S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF	Canada Equities	87	12.55%	31.16B	Feb 2001	XEC.TO vs XIC.TO
XIU.TO	iShares S&P/TSX 60 Index ETF	Canada Equities	91	13.67%	23.77B	Sep 1999	XEC.TO vs XIU.TO
XQQ.TO	iShares NASDAQ 100 Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	Nasdaq-100	33	11.83%	5.51B	May 2011	XEC.TO vs XQQ.TO
XEF.TO	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	56	11.41%	22.53B	Apr 2013	XEC.TO vs XEF.TO
XGRO.TO	iShares Core Growth ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	69	10.26%	5.03B	Jun 2007	XEC.TO vs XGRO.TO
XUS.TO	iShares Core S&P 500 Index ETF	S&P 500	67	11.78%	13.11B	Apr 2013	XEC.TO vs XUS.TO
XAW.TO	iShares Core MSCI All Country World ex Canada Inde...	Global Equities	71	12.81%	4.49B	Feb 2015	XEC.TO vs XAW.TO

Often Compared With XEC.TO

Investors most often compare XEC.TO with VFV.TO, XUU.TO, XCH.TO. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	AUM	Inception
VFV.TO	Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF	S&P 500	68	11.72%	34.09B	Nov 2012	XEC.TO vs VFV.TO
XUU.TO	iShares Core S&P U.S. Total Market Index ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	65	12.24%	4.63B	Feb 2015	XEC.TO vs XUU.TO
XCH.TO	iShares China Index ETF	China Equities, Asia Pacific Equities	7	-8.51%	180.93M	Jan 2010	XEC.TO vs XCH.TO
XEMC.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	75	29.59%	—	Feb 2023	XEC.TO vs XEMC.TO
FXAIX	Fidelity 500 Index Fund	S&P 500	57	10.75%	—	Feb 1988	XEC.TO vs FXAIX
EEM	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	Emerging Markets Diversified	50	16.28%	29.54B	Apr 2003	XEC.TO vs EEM
EIMI.L	iShares Core MSCI EM IMI UCITS ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	50	14.85%	42.11B	May 2014	XEC.TO vs EIMI.L
VEQT.TO	Vanguard All-Equity ETF Portfolio	Global Equities	81	12.55%	15.67B	Jan 2019	XEC.TO vs VEQT.TO
XEH.TO	iShares MSCI Europe IMI Index ETF (CAD-Hedged)	Europe Equities	52	9.95%	292.04M	Apr 2014	XEC.TO vs XEH.TO
VCR	Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF	Consumer Discretionary Equities	16	-0.22%	6.90B	Jan 2004	XEC.TO vs VCR
ZEMIX	Ninety One Emerging Markets Equity Fund	Emerging Markets Diversified	77	24.86%	—	Nov 2018	XEC.TO vs ZEMIX
AVUV	Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF	Small Cap Value Equities	82	23.69%	28.73B	Sep 2019	XEC.TO vs AVUV
SPEM	SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	37	8.30%	17.31B	Mar 2007	XEC.TO vs SPEM
VIU.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America I...	International Equity	63	14.71%	11.04B	Dec 2015	XEC.TO vs VIU.TO
ZDI.TO	BMO International Dividend ETF	International Equity	55	13.27%	881.02M	Nov 2014	XEC.TO vs ZDI.TO
XSEA.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI EAFE Index ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	45	12.01%	368.09M	Mar 2019	XEC.TO vs XSEA.TO
VDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Canadian High Dividend Yield Index E...	Dividend	99	29.53%	8.59B	Nov 2012	XEC.TO vs VDY.TO
XEG.TO	iShares S&P/TSX Capped Energy Index ETF	Energy Equities, Canada Equities	82	37.71%	2.38B	Mar 2001	XEC.TO vs XEG.TO
ZXM.TO	CI Morningstar International Momentum Index ETF Co...	Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities	76	11.65%	150.80M	Nov 2014	XEC.TO vs ZXM.TO
ZSP.TO	BMO S&P 500 Index ETF	S&P 500	67	11.68%	24.35B	Nov 2012	XEC.TO vs ZSP.TO

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