abrdn Emerging Markets Instl Svc (AEMSX) 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 AEMSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to AEMSX
AEMSX charges 1.25% annually. There are 124 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2011 | AEMSX vs FPADX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Jan 2016 | AEMSX vs FERGX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | — | Dec 2015 | AEMSX vs SSKEX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | — | Jul 2019 | AEMSX vs FCEEX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.19% | — | Aug 2010 | AEMSX vs TEQLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AEMSX
AEMSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 54 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 93 | — | Jun 1996 | AEMSX vs DEMIX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 91 | — | Jul 1994 | AEMSX vs LZEMX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 89 | — | Nov 2021 | AEMSX vs FQEMX | |
| Dodge & Cox Emerging Markets Stock Fund | 88 | — | May 2021 | AEMSX vs DODEX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 88 | — | Oct 2021 | AEMSX vs GMAQX |
Top Performing AEMSX Alternatives (YTD)
AEMSX is at 20.67% YTD. There are 56 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 89.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 89.59% | — | Jun 1996 | AEMSX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 56.26% | — | Nov 2021 | AEMSX vs FQEMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 40.70% | — | Oct 2021 | AEMSX vs GMAQX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 39.42% | — | Jan 2018 | AEMSX vs LCSMX | |
| Invesco EQV Emerging Markets All Cap Fd | 34.43% | — | Jan 1994 | AEMSX vs GTDDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AEMSX
AEMSX has 23.45% 1-year volatility. There are 134 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 10.52% | — | Oct 2011 | AEMSX vs ESCIX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 11.44% | — | Dec 2016 | AEMSX vs GQGPX | |
| Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | 11.71% | — | Dec 2013 | AEMSX vs VIESX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | 11.77% | — | Jun 2009 | AEMSX vs COBYX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.17% | — | Nov 2013 | AEMSX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AEMSX
AEMSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.70%. There are 119 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | -5.70% | — | Oct 2011 | AEMSX vs ESCIX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | — | Dec 2020 | AEMSX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | — | Jun 2009 | AEMSX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | — | Dec 2016 | AEMSX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.22% | — | Sep 2007 | AEMSX vs WAEMX |
Other Mutual Funds from Aberdeen
The 10 most viewed Aberdeen mutual funds shown here include ASGI, STK, THQ and span 9 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | Industrials Equities | 49 | 16.02% | — | Jul 2020 | AEMSX vs ASGI | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | Technology Equities | 88 | 36.62% | — | Nov 2009 | AEMSX vs STK | |
| Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 19 | 3.81% | — | Jul 2014 | AEMSX vs THQ | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Fund | Municipal Bonds | 99 | 1.23% | — | Dec 2002 | AEMSX vs ATOIX | |
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | REIT | 75 | 22.02% | — | Dec 1998 | AEMSX vs AIGYX | |
| abrdn World Healthcare Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 83 | 9.85% | — | Jun 2015 | AEMSX vs THW | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 78 | 30.72% | — | Aug 2000 | AEMSX vs GLLSX | |
| abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc | Emerging Markets Bonds | 4 | -0.18% | — | Jan 1990 | AEMSX vs FAX | |
| abrdn Dynamic Dividend Fund | Global Equities | 69 | 11.31% | — | Sep 2003 | AEMSX vs ADVDX | |
| abrdn U.S. Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 11 | 4.34% | — | Jun 2000 | AEMSX vs GXXIX |
Often Compared With AEMSX
Investors most often compare AEMSX with CGFIX, ABEMX, DRESX. These 10 comparison targets span 5 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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