Ashmore Emerging Markets Total Return Fund (EMKIX) 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 EMKIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EMKIX
EMKIX charges 1.02% annually. There are 55 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | — | Nov 2011 | EMKIX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | — | Aug 2012 | EMKIX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | — | Dec 2017 | EMKIX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | — | Dec 2005 | EMKIX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | — | Apr 1994 | EMKIX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EMKIX
EMKIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 66. There are 50 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | — | Feb 2014 | EMKIX vs AGEPX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 98 | — | Feb 2014 | EMKIX vs AGEYX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 98 | — | Apr 1994 | EMKIX vs GMOQX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 98 | — | Apr 1994 | EMKIX vs GMCDX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | — | Apr 2014 | EMKIX vs DBLLX |
Top Performing EMKIX Alternatives (YTD)
EMKIX is at 2.85% YTD. There are 36 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 14.37%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund | 14.37% | — | Dec 2010 | EMKIX vs EDF | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 8.73% | — | Apr 1994 | EMKIX vs GMOQX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 8.70% | — | Apr 1994 | EMKIX vs GMCDX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund | 7.92% | — | May 2006 | EMKIX vs FEMDX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 6.76% | — | Feb 2014 | EMKIX vs AGEPX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EMKIX
EMKIX has 6.14% 1-year volatility. There are 57 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 1.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 1.15% | — | Apr 2014 | EMKIX vs DBLLX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 1.92% | — | Apr 2010 | EMKIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.03% | — | Nov 2013 | EMKIX vs PYCEX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerg Mkts Corp Dbt | 2.04% | — | May 2011 | EMKIX vs SHCDX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.06% | — | Apr 2010 | EMKIX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EMKIX
EMKIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.01%. There are 50 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | -0.92% | — | Apr 2014 | EMKIX vs DBLLX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -1.81% | — | Apr 2010 | EMKIX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -1.83% | — | Apr 2010 | EMKIX vs DLENX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerg Mkts Corp Dbt | -1.90% | — | May 2011 | EMKIX vs SHCDX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.37% | — | Nov 2013 | EMKIX vs PYCEX |
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Often Compared With EMKIX
Investors most often compare EMKIX with AMAPX, EELDX, EIDOX. These 5 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amana Participation Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 45 | 0.26% | — | Sep 2015 | EMKIX vs AMAPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 97 | 6.66% | — | Feb 2013 | EMKIX vs EELDX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 97 | 6.75% | — | Sep 2015 | EMKIX vs EIDOX | |
| Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 15 | 3.21% | — | Apr 2007 | EMKIX vs EDD | |
| Delaware Emerging Markets Debt Corporate Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 90 | 1.26% | — | Sep 2013 | EMKIX vs DEDIX |
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