Emerging Markets Dividend Fund (EAD) Alternatives
Emerging Markets Dividend Fund (EAD) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EAD. 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 EAD
EAD charges 0.04% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EAD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 9, 2008 | EAD vs FEMSX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | Aug 29, 2018 | EAD vs FHKFX | |
| Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund | 0.01% | Feb 25, 1994 | EAD vs IIF | |
| The India Fund | 0.01% | Feb 25, 1994 | EAD vs IFN | |
| The Korea Fund Inc | 0.02% | Aug 29, 1984 | EAD vs KF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EAD
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Korea Fund Inc | 98 | Aug 29, 1984 | EAD vs KF | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 97 | Jun 10, 1996 | EAD vs DEMAX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | EAD vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | EAD vs FEDIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Oct 2, 2018 | EAD vs FIQGX |
Top Performing EAD Alternatives (YTD)
EAD alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Korea Fund Inc | 23.62% | Aug 29, 1984 | EAD vs KF | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 13.26% | Jun 10, 1996 | EAD vs DEMAX | |
| PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 6.52% | Jun 5, 2015 | EAD vs PEAFX | |
| Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund Class I | 4.79% | — | EAD vs CNWIX | |
| Pzena Emerging Markets Value Fund Institutional Cl... | 4.56% | Mar 31, 2014 | EAD vs PZIEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EAD
EAD alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 9.86% | Jan 30, 2019 | EAD vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 12.51% | — | EAD vs GQGIX | |
| Seafarer Overseas Value Fund Institutional Class | 12.58% | May 31, 2016 | EAD vs SIVLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 14.32% | Nov 1, 2011 | EAD vs FEDTX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 14.33% | Nov 1, 2011 | EAD vs FEDIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EAD
EAD alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | -7.14% | Jan 30, 2019 | EAD vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | -9.11% | — | EAD vs GQGIX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | EAD vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Oct 2, 2018 | EAD vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | EAD vs FEDTX |
Often Compared With EAD
What investors most often compare with EAD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -4.23% | Jan 2, 1990 | EAD vs ADX |
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