VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund (EMBUX) Alternatives
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund (EMBUX) 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 EMBUX. 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 EMBUX
EMBUX charges 0.95% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EMBUX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | EMBUX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | EMBUX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | EMBUX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | EMBUX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | EMBUX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMBUX
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 | EMBUX vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | EMBUX vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | EMBUX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | EMBUX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | EMBUX vs EELDX |
Top Performing EMBUX Alternatives (YTD)
EMBUX 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 | EMBUX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | EMBUX vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | EMBUX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | EMBUX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | EMBUX vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMBUX
EMBUX 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 | EMBUX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | EMBUX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | EMBUX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | EMBUX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | EMBUX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMBUX
EMBUX 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 | EMBUX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | EMBUX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | EMBUX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | EMBUX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | EMBUX vs PYCEX |
Other Mutual Funds from VanEck
Most popular VanEck mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 2.42% | Feb 9, 1956 | EMBUX vs INIVX | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -8.62% | Nov 6, 2017 | EMBUX vs MWMIX | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 60 | -3.45% | Dec 19, 1993 | EMBUX vs GBFAX | |
| VanEck Global Resources Fund | Energy Equities | 90 | 13.30% | Nov 1, 1994 | EMBUX vs GHAAX |
Often Compared With EMBUX
What investors most often compare with EMBUX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraPro QQQ | Leveraged Equities, Leveraged | 50 | -20.81% | Feb 9, 2010 | EMBUX vs TQQQ | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Investor Share... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 90 | -1.87% | Mar 10, 2016 | EMBUX vs VEMBX | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | EMBUX vs BND | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | EMBUX vs GLDM | |
| Valkyrie Bitcoin Miners ETF | Cryptocurrency | 86 | -9.01% | Feb 7, 2022 | EMBUX vs WGMI | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | Global Bonds | 46 | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | EMBUX vs BNDX | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | EMBUX vs IBIT | |
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | -0.32% | Jun 18, 2012 | EMBUX vs SPHY |
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