The Best Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Emerging Markets Bonds mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 83
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.93%
- Avg. Yield
- 6.52%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 13.16%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 78 / 100
The Best Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual Funds
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Best Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are AGEYX (98) and AGEPX (98).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 98 | — | Feb 2014 | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | — | Feb 2014 | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 98 | — | Apr 1994 | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 98 | — | Apr 1994 | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | — | Apr 2014 |
Best-Performing Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds is GMCDX (9.62%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 13.16% and an average 5-year return of 3.24%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 9.62% | — | Apr 1994 | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 8.14% | — | Feb 2014 | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 8.09% | — | Feb 2013 | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 8.01% | — | Sep 2015 | |
| MainStay Candriam Emerging Markets Debt Fund | 7.99% | — | May 1998 |
Lowest-Cost Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds
The top Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds is PYELX (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.93%, Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | — | Nov 2011 | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | — | Aug 2012 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | — | Dec 2017 | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | — | Dec 2005 | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | — | Apr 1994 |
Highest-Yield Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds
The top Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds is FAX (13.85%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Bonds Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 6.52%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc | 13.85% | — | Jan 1990 | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund | 13.51% | — | Dec 2010 | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 10.78% | — | Feb 2013 | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 10.71% | — | Sep 2015 | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Local Income Fund Cla... | 10.26% | — | Nov 2009 |
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