The Best Emerging Markets Equities Mutual Funds
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Emerging Markets Equities mutual funds.
- Number of Funds
- 43
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.92%
- Avg. Yield
- 5.04%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 54.53%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 84 / 100
The Best Emerging Markets Equities Mutual Funds
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5 Years
Best Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds by Risk/Return Score
The top Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DEMAX (98) and DEMCX (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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | |
| William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fun... | 95 | — | Jul 2022 | |
| Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets Fund Cla... | 92 | — | Aug 2013 | |
| Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets Fund Cla... | 92 | — | Mar 2004 |
Best-Performing Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds Over 5 Years
The top Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds is DEMAX (25.35%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds show an average 1-year return of 54.53% and an average 5-year return of 7.89%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 25.35% | — | Jun 1996 | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 24.41% | — | Jun 1996 | |
| Pzena Emerging Markets Value Fund Institutional Cl... | 11.09% | — | Mar 2014 | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund | 10.40% | — | Feb 1987 | |
| T. Rowe Price Emerging Markets Discovery Stock Fun... | 10.01% | — | Sep 2015 |
Lowest-Cost Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds
The top Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds is FEMSX (0.01%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.92%, Emerging Markets Equities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | — | Dec 2008 | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional... | 0.08% | 159.90B | Dec 2010 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institu... | 0.10% | — | Jun 2000 | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral... | 0.14% | 159.90B | Jun 2006 |
Highest-Yield Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds
The top Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds is ODVIX (36.13%).
Across the lineup, Emerging Markets Equities Mutual funds show an average dividend yield of 5.04%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Developing Markets Fund Class R6 | 36.13% | — | Dec 2011 | |
| Invesco Developing Markets Fund Class Y | 35.71% | — | Sep 2005 | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 9.76% | — | Jun 1996 | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 9.05% | — | Jun 1996 | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund | 7.36% | — | Feb 1987 |
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