EGPT vs. EMOP

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about VanEck Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT) and AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP).

EGPT and EMOP are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. EGPT is a passively managed fund by VanEck that tracks the performance of the MVIS Egypt Index. It was launched on Feb 16, 2010. EMOP is an actively managed fund by AllianceBernstein. It was launched on Jun 17, 2025.

Performance

EGPT vs. EMOP - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in VanEck Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT) and AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF (EMOP). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

EGPT vs. EMOP - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
EGPT VanEck Vectors Egypt Index ETF	0.00%	0.00%
EMOP AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF	9.93%	16.69%

Returns By Period

EGPT

• 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)

EGPT vs. EMOP - Expense Ratio Comparison

EGPT has a 0.98% expense ratio, which is higher than EMOP's 0.70% expense ratio.

EGPT

VanEck Vectors Egypt Index ETF

EMOP

AB Emerging Markets Opportunities ETF

Return for Risk

EGPT vs. EMOP - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Egypt Index ETF (EGPT) 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

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

Dividends

EGPT vs. EMOP - Dividend Comparison

EGPT 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	2016	2015
EGPT VanEck Vectors Egypt Index ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.15%	6.02%	1.32%	2.45%	2.50%	2.09%	1.72%	0.77%	1.60%	1.59%
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%	0.00%	0.00%

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	EGPT	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

	EGPT	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%	—