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EMKT vs FEMX

Compare fees, returns, income and risk for these 2 ASX-listed ETFs side by side.

At a glance

Comparing EMKT and FEMX. EMKT has the lower management fee at 0.69% a year and EMKT offers the higher at 13.49%.
Lower fee
EMKT 0.69% p.a.
Higher yield
EMKT 13.49%
Larger fund
EMKT $731m

Side-by-side comparison

Metric EMKT
VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
FEMX
Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF
Snapshot
Provider
VanEck
Fidelity
Tracks index
MSCI Emerging Markets Diversified Multiple-Factor Index
Categories
EM, Factor
EM, Market-Cap, Active
Listed since
2018 (8 yrs)
Fund size (AUM)
$731m
$191m
Cost & income
Management fee
0.69%
0.98%
Dividend yield
13.49%
Franking
0%
0%
Turnover
30%
Tax drag 5.04%
Returns
Tax bracket
1-year return
35.6%
net
3-year return
24.3%
net
5-year return
15.5%
net
10-year return
Risk
Volatility (3y)
16.8%
Volatility (5y)
15.2%
Volatility (10y)
Sharpe ratio (3y)
1.15
Sharpe ratio (5y)
0.82
Sharpe ratio (10y)
Bid/ask spread

marks the strongest fund in each row. “net” shows the after-tax return at your selected bracket. “—” means we don’t have that data point yet.

Each fund at a glance

EMKT VanEck MSCI Multifactor Emerging Markets Equity ETF
  • Top-6% returns over 5 years (12th of 188 ETFs we track).
  • High 13.49% income yield — good for investors who want regular cash flow.
  • Pricier than similar ETFs, which average around 0.39%.
FEMX Fidelity Global Emerging Markets Active ETF
  • A 0.98% management fee is high and compounds against you over time.

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between EMKT vs FEMX?

EMKT and FEMX are 2 Australian-listed ETFs we compare side by side. EMKT carries the lower management fee (0.69%). The table above breaks down fees, returns, income and risk for each.

Which has the lower fees - EMKT vs FEMX?

EMKT has the lower management fee at 0.69% a year, versus FEMX 0.98%.

Which pays the higher dividend yield?

EMKT pays the higher at 13.49%. Remember distributions are taxed each year at your marginal rate.

Which is the larger and most liquid?

EMKT is the larger fund by assets ($731m). Larger funds are typically more liquid and trade on tighter spreads.

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General information only, generated from each fund's published data — not personal financial advice. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future returns. Consider your own circumstances or seek licensed advice before investing.

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