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INTL vs EMM

Main International ETF vs Global X Emerging Markets ex-China ETF

INTL

Main International ETF

Main Management ETFs

Annual cost

0.84%

Fund size

$222M

EMM

Global X Emerging Markets ex-China ETF

Global X Funds

Annual cost

0.66%

Fund size

$58M

Key differences

  • EMM costs 0.18% less per year.
  • INTL is significantly larger than EMM — larger funds tend to be more liquid and less likely to close.
  • INTL is classified as alternative, while EMM is equity — different risk/return profiles.
  • INTL covers global markets; EMM covers emerging markets.
  • INTL follows a option income strategy; EMM uses active selection.
  • Over the last 3 years, EMM has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • EMM has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

INTLEMM
Annual cost (TER)0.84%0.66%
Fund size (AUM)$222M$58M
Since20222010
Dividend yield2.37%0.76%
Asset classalternativeequity
Regionglobalemerging markets
Strategyoption incomeactive selection
CAGR 1Y+26.7%+54.6%
CAGR 3Y+16.7%+20.5%
CAGR 5YN/AN/A
Sharpe 3Y0.850.90
Volatility 1Y15.26%21.25%
Max drawdown-14.48%-21.99%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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