BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM.TO) Alternatives

BMO MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF (ZEM.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 ZEM.TO. 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 ZEM.TO

ZEM.TO charges 0.27% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ZEM.TO alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	0.25%	Aug 4, 2020	ZEM.TO vs HXEM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	0.25%	Nov 30, 2011	ZEM.TO vs VEE.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	0.28%	Apr 10, 2013	ZEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.32%	Mar 18, 2019	ZEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	0.42%	Jul 24, 2012	ZEM.TO vs XMM.TO

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ZEM.TO

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
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	82	Apr 10, 2013	ZEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	79	Mar 18, 2019	ZEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	77	Jun 18, 2009	ZEM.TO vs XEM.TO
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	73	Aug 4, 2020	ZEM.TO vs HXEM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	61	Nov 30, 2011	ZEM.TO vs VEE.TO

Top Performing ZEM.TO Alternatives (YTD)

ZEM.TO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	5.19%	Jun 18, 2009	ZEM.TO vs XEM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	5.09%	Apr 10, 2013	ZEM.TO vs XEC.TO
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	4.95%	Aug 4, 2020	ZEM.TO vs HXEM.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	3.84%	Mar 18, 2019	ZEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	2.23%	Jul 24, 2012	ZEM.TO vs XMM.TO

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ZEM.TO

ZEM.TO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	12.72%	Jul 24, 2012	ZEM.TO vs XMM.TO
VEE.TO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets All Cap Index ETF	17.18%	Nov 30, 2011	ZEM.TO vs VEE.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	18.88%	Apr 10, 2013	ZEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	19.64%	Jun 18, 2009	ZEM.TO vs XEM.TO
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	20.21%	Aug 4, 2020	ZEM.TO vs HXEM.TO

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ZEM.TO

ZEM.TO alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
XMM.TO	iShares MSCI Min Vol Emerging Markets Index ETF	-8.76%	Jul 24, 2012	ZEM.TO vs XMM.TO
XEC.TO	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets IMI Index ETF	-12.55%	Apr 10, 2013	ZEM.TO vs XEC.TO
XSEM.TO	iShares ESG Aware MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	-12.63%	Mar 18, 2019	ZEM.TO vs XSEM.TO
XEM.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Index ETF	-12.64%	Jun 18, 2009	ZEM.TO vs XEM.TO
HXEM.TO	Global X Emerging Markets Equity Index Corporate C...	-12.75%	Aug 4, 2020	ZEM.TO vs HXEM.TO

Other ETFs from BMO

Most popular BMO ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
ZMMK.TO	BMO Money Market Fund ETF Series	Money Market	100	0.57%	Nov 28, 2021	ZEM.TO vs ZMMK.TO
ZSP.TO	BMO S&P 500 Index ETF	S&P 500	47	-3.17%	Nov 14, 2012	ZEM.TO vs ZSP.TO
ZEQT.TO	BMO All-Equity ETF	Global Equities	75	0.41%	Jan 24, 2022	ZEM.TO vs ZEQT.TO
ZCN.TO	BMO S&P/TSX Capped Composite Index ETF	Canada Equities	94	3.87%	May 29, 2009	ZEM.TO vs ZCN.TO
ZEB.TO	BMO Equal Weight Banks Index ETF	Financials Equities	98	1.92%	Oct 19, 2009	ZEM.TO vs ZEB.TO
ZQQ.TO	BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity (CAD Hedged)	Large Cap Growth Equities	62	-6.55%	Jan 19, 2010	ZEM.TO vs ZQQ.TO
ZNQ.TO	BMO NASDAQ 100 Equity Index ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	54	-4.69%	Feb 11, 2019	ZEM.TO vs ZNQ.TO
ZAG.TO	BMO Aggregate Bond Index ETF	Canadian Government Bonds	16	0.04%	Jan 19, 2010	ZEM.TO vs ZAG.TO
ZLB.TO	BMO Low Volatility Canadian Equity ETF	Canada Equities	82	1.42%	Oct 21, 2011	ZEM.TO vs ZLB.TO
ZUQ.TO	BMO MSCI USA High Quality Index ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	26	-2.48%	Nov 4, 2014	ZEM.TO vs ZUQ.TO

Often Compared With ZEM.TO

What investors most often compare with ZEM.TO, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
XEF.TO	iShares Core MSCI EAFE IMI Index ETF	Global Equities	70	2.29%	Apr 10, 2013	ZEM.TO vs XEF.TO
ZDI.TO	BMO International Dividend ETF	International Equity	68	6.64%	Nov 5, 2014	ZEM.TO vs ZDI.TO
VIU.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed All Cap ex North America I...	International Equity	79	4.20%	Dec 1, 2015	ZEM.TO vs VIU.TO
VFV.TO	Vanguard S&P 500 Index ETF	S&P 500	48	-3.12%	Nov 2, 2012	ZEM.TO vs VFV.TO
ZWC.TO	BMO CA High Dividend Covered Call ETF	Derivative Income	96	6.38%	Feb 3, 2017	ZEM.TO vs ZWC.TO
TGRO.TO	TD Growth ETF Portfolio	Diversified Portfolio	76	0.20%	Aug 11, 2020	ZEM.TO vs TGRO.TO
XEMC.TO	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	91	9.76%	Feb 7, 2023	ZEM.TO vs XEMC.TO
CEMFX	Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund	Emerging Markets Diversified	93	6.79%	Aug 30, 2012	ZEM.TO vs CEMFX
CWO.NEO	iShares Emerging Markets Fundamental Index ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	71	5.44%	Apr 7, 2009	ZEM.TO vs CWO.NEO
EMV.L	iShares Edge MSCI EM Minimum Volatility UCITS ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	38	0.57%	Nov 30, 2012	ZEM.TO vs EMV.L
ZEA.TO	BMO MSCI EAFE Index ETF	Global Equities	65	2.60%	Feb 10, 2014	ZEM.TO vs ZEA.TO
XCHP.TO	iShares Semiconductor Index ETF	Semiconductors, Technology Equities	86	10.64%	Sep 6, 2023	ZEM.TO vs XCHP.TO
ZCH.TO	BMO MSCI China ESG Leaders Index ETF	China Equities	12	-7.80%	Jan 19, 2010	ZEM.TO vs ZCH.TO
VWO	Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF	Emerging Markets Equities	74	0.54%	Mar 4, 2005	ZEM.TO vs VWO
VA.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed Asia Pacific All Cap Index...	Asia Pacific Equities	87	9.65%	Jun 30, 2014	ZEM.TO vs VA.TO
XDIV.TO	iShares Core MSCI Canadian Quality Dividend Index ...	Dividend, Large Cap Value Equities	95	8.31%	Jun 12, 2017	ZEM.TO vs XDIV.TO
HXT.TO	Global X S&P/TSX 60 Corporate Class ETF	Canada Equities	93	2.91%	Sep 14, 2010	ZEM.TO vs HXT.TO
VIDY.TO	Vanguard FTSE Developed ex North America High Divi...	Foreign Large Cap Equities, Dividend	87	6.94%	Aug 21, 2018	ZEM.TO vs VIDY.TO

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