Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD) Alternatives
Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc (EMD) 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 EMD. 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 EMD
EMD charges 0.02% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EMD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | EMD vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | EMD vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | EMD vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | EMD vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | EMD vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMD
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 | EMD vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | EMD vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | EMD vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | EMD vs EADOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | EMD vs EIDOX |
Top Performing EMD Alternatives (YTD)
EMD 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 | EMD vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | EMD vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | EMD vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | EMD vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | EMD vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMD
EMD 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 | EMD vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | EMD vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | EMD vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | EMD vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | EMD vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMD
EMD 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 | EMD vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | EMD vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | EMD vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | EMD vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | EMD vs PYCEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | EMD vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | EMD vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | EMD vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | EMD vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | EMD vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | EMD vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | EMD vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | EMD vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | EMD vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | EMD vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With EMD
What investors most often compare with EMD, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | Emerging Markets Bonds | 78 | -1.61% | Dec 17, 2007 | EMD vs EMB | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 82 | -4.77% | — | EMD vs TEI |
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