Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) Alternatives
Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund (EDF) belongs to the Emerging Markets Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EDF. 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 EDF
EDF charges 1.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EDF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | EDF vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | EDF vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | EDF vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | EDF vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | EDF vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EDF
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 98 | Feb 25, 2014 | EDF vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | EDF vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | EDF vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | EDF vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | EDF vs EELDX |
Top Performing EDF Alternatives (YTD)
EDF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 2.00% | Apr 18, 1994 | EDF vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | EDF vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | EDF vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | EDF vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | EDF vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EDF
EDF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 1.43% | Apr 6, 2014 | EDF vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | EDF vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | EDF vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | EDF vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | EDF vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EDF
EDF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | -1.35% | Apr 6, 2014 | EDF vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | EDF vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | EDF vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | EDF vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | EDF vs PYCEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Virtus
Most popular Virtus mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opport... | Technology Equities | 38 | 0.42% | Oct 29, 2019 | EDF vs AIO | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -0.51% | Oct 18, 1996 | EDF vs PKSFX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -8.94% | Mar 7, 2018 | EDF vs VKSIX | |
| Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | Bank Loan | 94 | -0.19% | Feb 28, 2006 | EDF vs SAMBX | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 4 | -6.62% | Jun 22, 2009 | EDF vs VIMCX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 0 | -12.20% | Jun 28, 2006 | EDF vs PXSGX | |
| Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 3 | -16.13% | Oct 16, 1995 | EDF vs PSTAX | |
| The Merger Fund | Event Driven | 99 | 0.46% | Jan 30, 1989 | EDF vs MERFX | |
| Virtus Silvant Large-Cap Growth Stock Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 23 | -14.37% | Jun 9, 1992 | EDF vs STCIX | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Fund | REIT | 11 | 2.88% | Mar 1, 1995 | EDF vs PHRAX |
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