Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Fund (EMGAX) Alternatives
Allspring Emerging Markets Equity Fund (EMGAX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EMGAX. 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 EMGAX
EMGAX charges 1.43% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among EMGAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | EMGAX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | EMGAX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | EMGAX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | EMGAX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | EMGAX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMGAX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 97 | Jun 9, 1996 | EMGAX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | EMGAX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | EMGAX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | EMGAX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | EMGAX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing EMGAX Alternatives (YTD)
EMGAX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 13.36% | Jun 9, 1996 | EMGAX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | EMGAX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | EMGAX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | EMGAX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | EMGAX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMGAX
EMGAX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 10.20% | Dec 20, 2020 | EMGAX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | EMGAX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | EMGAX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | EMGAX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | EMGAX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMGAX
EMGAX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | Dec 20, 2020 | EMGAX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | EMGAX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | EMGAX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | EMGAX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | EMGAX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Allspring Global Investments
Most popular Allspring Global Investments mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allspring Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 93 | 1.81% | Jan 19, 1998 | EMGAX vs EKWAX | |
| Allspring Diversified Capital Builder Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 90 | 4.55% | Jan 19, 1998 | EMGAX vs EKBAX | |
| Allspring Special Mid Cap Value Fund Class I | Mid Cap Value Equities | 23 | 0.81% | — | EMGAX vs WFMIX | |
| Allspring Short-Term Bond Plus Fund | Short-Term Bond | 98 | 0.10% | Aug 31, 1999 | EMGAX vs SSHIX | |
| Allspring Premier Large Company Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -13.16% | Jan 20, 1998 | EMGAX vs EKJAX | |
| Allspring Ultra Short-Term Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.33% | Aug 31, 1999 | EMGAX vs SADIX | |
| Allspring Disciplined U.S. Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 56 | -6.75% | Feb 28, 1990 | EMGAX vs EVSAX | |
| Allspring Special Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 7 | -1.86% | May 7, 1993 | EMGAX vs ESPAX | |
| Allspring Discovery Mid Cap Growth Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 27 | -9.06% | Feb 24, 2000 | EMGAX vs SENAX | |
| Allspring Small Company Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 34 | 4.92% | Jan 31, 2002 | EMGAX vs SCVAX |
Often Compared With EMGAX
What investors most often compare with EMGAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 3.80% | Apr 11, 2003 | EMGAX vs EEM | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 74 | 0.54% | Mar 4, 2005 | EMGAX vs VWO | |
| Vanguard Small Cap Value Index Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 40 | 0.77% | May 21, 1998 | EMGAX vs VISVX |
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