EEMD vs. EMOP

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD) and AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP).

EEMD and EMOP are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. EEMD is a passively managed fund by Advisors Asset Management that tracks the performance of the S&P Emerging Markets Dividend and Free Cash Flow Yield. It was launched on Nov 28, 2017. EMOP is an actively managed fund by AllianceBernstein. It was launched on Jun 17, 2025.

Performance

EEMD vs. EMOP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD) and AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

EEMD vs. EMOP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
EEMD AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF	0.00%	0.00%
EMOP AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF	9.93%	16.69%

Returns By Period

EEMD

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

EMOP

• 1D: 2.13%
• 1M: -5.57%
• YTD: 9.93%
• 6M: 14.42%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

EEMD vs. EMOP - Expense Ratio Comparison

EEMD has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than EMOP's 0.70% expense ratio.

EMOP

AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF

EEMD

AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF

Return for Risk

EEMD vs. EMOP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF (EEMD) and AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	EEMD	EMOP	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	2.06	—

Dividends

EEMD vs. EMOP - Dividend Comparison

EEMD has not paid dividends to shareholders, while EMOP's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.61%.

	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017
EEMD AAM S&P Emerging Markets High Dividend Value ETF	0.00%	0.00%	4.03%	8.41%	7.66%	6.34%	3.84%	5.35%	4.91%	0.42%
EMOP AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF	0.61%	0.27%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	EEMD	EMOP	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-12.88%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-7.79%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-1.92%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	EEMD	EMOP	Difference
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	18.23%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	18.23%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	18.23%	—