abrdn Emerging Markets Fund (ABEMX) Alternatives
abrdn Emerging Markets Fund (ABEMX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ABEMX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ABEMX
ABEMX charges 1.10% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ABEMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | ABEMX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | ABEMX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | ABEMX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | ABEMX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | ABEMX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ABEMX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 97 | Jun 9, 1996 | ABEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | ABEMX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | ABEMX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | ABEMX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | ABEMX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing ABEMX Alternatives (YTD)
ABEMX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 13.36% | Jun 9, 1996 | ABEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | ABEMX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | ABEMX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | ABEMX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | ABEMX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ABEMX
ABEMX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 10.20% | Dec 20, 2020 | ABEMX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | ABEMX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | ABEMX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | ABEMX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | ABEMX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ABEMX
ABEMX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | Dec 20, 2020 | ABEMX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | ABEMX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | ABEMX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | ABEMX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | ABEMX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Aberdeen
Most popular Aberdeen mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | Industrials Equities | 89 | 2.90% | Jul 29, 2020 | ABEMX vs ASGI | |
| Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 3 | -9.62% | Jul 29, 2014 | ABEMX vs THQ | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | Technology Equities | 91 | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | ABEMX vs STK | |
| abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc | Emerging Markets Bonds | 12 | -2.95% | Jan 2, 1990 | ABEMX vs FAX | |
| abrdn Dynamic Dividend Fund | Global Equities | 69 | -1.55% | Sep 21, 2003 | ABEMX vs ADVDX | |
| abrdn China A Share Equity Fund | China Equities | — | — | Jun 28, 2004 | ABEMX vs GOPIX | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Fund | Municipal Bonds | 100 | 0.35% | Dec 4, 2002 | ABEMX vs ATOIX | |
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | REIT | 26 | 4.51% | Dec 29, 1998 | ABEMX vs AIGYX | |
| abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund | Macro Trading | 79 | -0.35% | Oct 31, 1990 | ABEMX vs CGFIX | |
| abrdn Global Infrastructure Fund | Energy Equities | 94 | 9.45% | Nov 2, 2008 | ABEMX vs AIFRX |
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