Alger Emerging Markets Fund (AIEMX) Alternatives
Alger Emerging Markets Fund (AIEMX) 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 AIEMX. 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 AIEMX
AIEMX charges 1.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among AIEMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | AIEMX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | AIEMX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | AIEMX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | AIEMX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | AIEMX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to AIEMX
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 | AIEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | AIEMX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | AIEMX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | AIEMX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | AIEMX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing AIEMX Alternatives (YTD)
AIEMX 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 | AIEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | AIEMX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | AIEMX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | AIEMX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | AIEMX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to AIEMX
AIEMX 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 | AIEMX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | AIEMX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | AIEMX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | AIEMX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | AIEMX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to AIEMX
AIEMX 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 | AIEMX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | AIEMX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | AIEMX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | AIEMX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | AIEMX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Alger
Most popular Alger mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alger Focus Equity Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 73 | -13.65% | Nov 8, 1993 | AIEMX vs ALGRX | |
| Alger Focus Equity A Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 73 | -13.66% | Nov 8, 1993 | AIEMX vs ALAFX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 50 | -14.63% | Dec 31, 1996 | AIEMX vs ACAAX | |
| Alger Growth & Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | -4.27% | Dec 31, 1996 | AIEMX vs ALBAX | |
| Alger Large Cap Growth Portfolio Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 56 | -12.22% | Jan 9, 1989 | AIEMX vs AAGOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Portfolio | Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | -14.35% | Jan 25, 1995 | AIEMX vs ALVOX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Institutional Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 53 | -14.40% | Nov 8, 1993 | AIEMX vs ALARX | |
| Alger Spectra Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 42 | -15.14% | Jul 28, 1969 | AIEMX vs SPECX | |
| Alger Capital Appreciation Fund Class Z | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | -14.55% | Dec 29, 2010 | AIEMX vs ACAZX | |
| Alger Weatherbie Specialized Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -15.06% | May 8, 2002 | AIEMX vs ALMAX |
Often Compared With AIEMX
What investors most often compare with AIEMX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Growth Company Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 61 | -6.86% | — | AIEMX vs FDGRX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | AIEMX vs TEQLX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | AIEMX vs GLLSX |
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