Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) Alternatives
Templeton Emerging Markets Fund (EMF) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EMF. 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 EMF
EMF charges 1.43% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EMF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 9, 2008 | EMF vs FEMSX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | Aug 29, 2018 | EMF vs FHKFX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional... | 0.08% | Dec 15, 2010 | EMF vs VEMRX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institu... | 0.10% | Jun 22, 2000 | EMF vs VEMIX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral... | 0.14% | Jun 23, 2006 | EMF vs VEMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMF
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 97 | Jun 10, 1996 | EMF vs DEMAX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Oct 2, 2018 | EMF vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDAX |
Top Performing EMF Alternatives (YTD)
EMF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 13.26% | Jun 10, 1996 | EMF vs DEMAX | |
| PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 6.52% | Jun 5, 2015 | EMF vs PEAFX | |
| Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund Class I | 4.79% | — | EMF vs CNWIX | |
| Pzena Emerging Markets Value Fund Institutional Cl... | 4.56% | Mar 31, 2014 | EMF vs PZIEX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | 4.17% | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMF
EMF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 9.86% | Jan 30, 2019 | EMF vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 12.51% | — | EMF vs GQGIX | |
| Seafarer Overseas Value Fund Institutional Class | 12.58% | May 31, 2016 | EMF vs SIVLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 14.32% | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDTX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 14.33% | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMF
EMF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | -7.14% | Jan 30, 2019 | EMF vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | -9.11% | — | EMF vs GQGIX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Oct 2, 2018 | EMF vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | EMF vs FEDTX |
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 | EMF vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | EMF vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | EMF vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | EMF vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | EMF vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | EMF vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | EMF vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | EMF vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | EMF vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | EMF vs SHAPX |
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