Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Local Income Fund Class I (EEIIX) Alternatives
Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Local Income Fund Class I (EEIIX) 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 EEIIX. 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 EEIIX
EEIIX charges 1.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EEIIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | EEIIX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | EEIIX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | EEIIX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | EEIIX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | EEIIX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EEIIX
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 | EEIIX vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | EEIIX vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | EEIIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | EEIIX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | EEIIX vs EELDX |
Top Performing EEIIX Alternatives (YTD)
EEIIX 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 | EEIIX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | EEIIX vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | EEIIX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | EEIIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | EEIIX vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EEIIX
EEIIX 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 | EEIIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | EEIIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | EEIIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | EEIIX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | EEIIX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EEIIX
EEIIX 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 | EEIIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | EEIIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | EEIIX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | EEIIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | EEIIX vs PYCEX |
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Often Compared With EEIIX
What investors most often compare with EEIIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LoCorr Spectrum Income Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 22 | 3.09% | Dec 30, 2013 | EEIIX vs LSPIX | |
| Leader Short Term High Yield Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 79 | -2.35% | Jul 14, 2005 | EEIIX vs LCCMX | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Enhanced Income ETF | Derivative Income | 72 | 15.17% | Sep 27, 2011 | EEIIX vs EIPI | |
| AlphaCentric Income Opportunities Fund | Multisector Bonds | 81 | 0.00% | May 27, 2015 | EEIIX vs IOFIX | |
| Global X MLP ETF | MLPs | 30 | 13.45% | Apr 18, 2012 | EEIIX vs MLPA | |
| Gabelli Equity Income Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 6 | -1.84% | Jan 2, 1992 | EEIIX vs GABEX | |
| Mesirow High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 31 | -1.48% | Dec 3, 2018 | EEIIX vs MFHVX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 21 | -0.34% | Dec 23, 2010 | EEIIX vs EDF |
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