Parametric Emerging Markets Fund (EAEMX) 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 EAEMX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EAEMX
EAEMX charges 1.58% annually. There are 160 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 | EAEMX vs FPADX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Jan 2016 | EAEMX vs FERGX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | — | Jul 2019 | EAEMX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | — | Dec 2015 | EAEMX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | — | May 2018 | EAEMX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EAEMX
EAEMX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 125 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 97 | — | Jun 1996 | EAEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 96 | — | Nov 2021 | EAEMX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 95 | — | Jan 2018 | EAEMX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 94 | — | Oct 2021 | EAEMX vs GMAQX | |
| LSV Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 93 | — | Jan 2019 | EAEMX vs LVAZX |
Top Performing EAEMX Alternatives (YTD)
EAEMX is at 9.13% YTD. There are 153 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 125.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 125.98% | — | Jun 1996 | EAEMX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 75.65% | — | Nov 2021 | EAEMX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 57.98% | — | Jan 2018 | EAEMX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 44.54% | — | Oct 2021 | EAEMX vs GMAQX | |
| Invesco EQV Emerging Markets All Cap Fd | 40.89% | — | Jan 1994 | EAEMX vs GTDDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EAEMX
EAEMX has 12.57% 1-year volatility. There are 7 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 11.19% | — | Oct 2011 | EAEMX vs ESCIX | |
| Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | 11.54% | — | Dec 2013 | EAEMX vs VIESX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 11.57% | — | Dec 2016 | EAEMX vs GQGPX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | 11.91% | — | Jun 2009 | EAEMX vs COBYX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 12.07% | — | Dec 2020 | EAEMX vs BADEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EAEMX
EAEMX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.90%. There are 8 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 | EAEMX vs ESCIX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -7.89% | — | Sep 2007 | EAEMX vs WAEMX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | — | Dec 2020 | EAEMX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | — | Jun 2009 | EAEMX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | — | Dec 2016 | EAEMX vs GQGPX |
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Often Compared With EAEMX
Investors most often compare EAEMX with EITEX, SIEMX, MEMQX. These 20 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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