WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-State-Owned Enterprises Fund (XSOE) 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 XSOE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XSOE
XSOE charges 0.32% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.07% | 216.60M | Sep 2025 | XSOE vs VEXC | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 0.08% | 159.90B | Mar 2005 | XSOE vs VWO | |
| SPDR Portfolio Emerging Markets ETF | 0.11% | 17.83B | Mar 2007 | XSOE vs SPEM | |
| Schwab Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.11% | 12.74B | Jan 2010 | XSOE vs SCHE | |
| Xtrackers Emerging Markets Carbon Reduction and Cl... | 0.15% | 58.19M | Dec 2018 | XSOE vs EMCR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XSOE
XSOE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 15 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 93 | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | XSOE vs GEME | |
| Xtrackers MSCI Emerging Markets Hedged Equity ETF | 93 | 103.78M | Jun 2011 | XSOE vs DBEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Value Factor ETF | 92 | — | Sep 2024 | XSOE vs EVLU | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 91 | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | XSOE vs EMXC | |
| Hartford Multifactor Emerging Markets ETF | 91 | 119.41M | Feb 2015 | XSOE vs ROAM |
Top Performing XSOE Alternatives (YTD)
XSOE is at 27.99% YTD. There are 16 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 41.72%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF | 41.72% | 24.61B | Jul 2017 | XSOE vs EMXC | |
| Invesco S&P Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 40.25% | 15.51M | Feb 2012 | XSOE vs EEMO | |
| Invesco DWA Emerging Markets Momentum ETF | 39.11% | 237.62M | Dec 2007 | XSOE vs PIE | |
| Pacific North of South Global Emerging Markets Equ... | 38.52% | 72.25M | Jan 2025 | XSOE vs GEME | |
| Columbia EM Core ex-China ETF | 38.32% | 1.98B | Sep 2015 | XSOE vs XCEM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XSOE
XSOE has 19.77% 1-year volatility. There are 42 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 7.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - June | 7.54% | — | Jun 2025 | XSOE vs TJUN | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | 10.09% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | XSOE vs TDEC | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | 11.21% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | XSOE vs EMDV | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | 12.19% | 1.25B | Feb 2011 | XSOE vs EDIV | |
| J.P. Morgan Diversified Return Emerging Markets Eq... | 12.96% | 390.16M | Jan 2015 | XSOE vs JPEM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XSOE
XSOE has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.31%. There are 40 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF | -6.49% | 1.28B | Feb 2012 | XSOE vs DVYE | |
| ProShares MSCI Emerging Markets Dividend Growers E... | -7.24% | 7.35M | Jan 2016 | XSOE vs EMDV | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets Equity Income Fund | -7.89% | 3.78B | Jul 2007 | XSOE vs DEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets Small Cap ETF | -7.98% | 742.62M | May 2008 | XSOE vs EWX | |
| FT Vest Emerging Markets Buffer ETF - December | -8.16% | 10.25M | Dec 2024 | XSOE vs TDEC |
Other ETFs from WisdomTree
The 10 most viewed WisdomTree ETFs shown here include USFR, DGRW, GDE and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $17B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Floating Rate Treasury Fund | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.60% | 17.01B | Feb 2014 | XSOE vs USFR | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Dividend Growth Fund | Dividend, Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | 9.10% | 16.64B | May 2013 | XSOE vs DGRW | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fun... | Gold | 49 | 9.79% | 576.93M | Mar 2022 | XSOE vs GDE | |
| WisdomTree Japan Hedged Equity Fund | Japan Equities | 88 | 19.64% | 6.78B | Jun 2006 | XSOE vs DXJ | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Efficient Core Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 60 | 8.62% | 1.34B | Aug 2018 | XSOE vs NTSX | |
| WisdomTree US High Dividend Fund | Large Cap Value Equities, Dividend | 62 | 9.88% | 1.48B | Jun 2006 | XSOE vs DHS | |
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -10.02% | 2.13B | Feb 2008 | XSOE vs EPI | |
| WisdomTree U.S. Quality Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 54 | 15.43% | 2.47B | Dec 2022 | XSOE vs QGRW | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strateg... | Commodities, Gold | 34 | -4.13% | 197.59M | Dec 2021 | XSOE vs GDMN | |
| WisdomTree US Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 10.52% | 2.83B | Feb 2007 | XSOE vs WTV |
Often Compared With XSOE
Investors most often compare XSOE with WTMF, ETHO, DFAE. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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