Eaton Vance Greater China Growth Fund (EVCGX) belongs to the China Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with EVCGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to EVCGX
EVCGX charges 1.53% annually. There are 16 mutual funds in the China Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 0.80% | — | Oct 2018 | EVCGX vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 0.91% | — | Nov 1995 | EVCGX vs FHKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class I | 0.93% | — | May 2008 | EVCGX vs FHKIX | |
| Baillie Gifford China Equities Fund | 0.96% | — | Jul 2021 | EVCGX vs BGCBX | |
| abrdn China A Share Equity Fund | 0.99% | — | Jun 2004 | EVCGX vs GOPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to EVCGX
EVCGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 19 mutual funds in the China Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 96 | — | Nov 1995 | EVCGX vs FHKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 96 | — | Oct 2018 | EVCGX vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class I | 96 | — | May 2008 | EVCGX vs FHKIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class A | 96 | — | May 2008 | EVCGX vs FHKAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class M | 95 | — | May 2008 | EVCGX vs FHKTX |
Top Performing EVCGX Alternatives (YTD)
EVCGX is at -3.53% YTD. There are 19 mutual funds in the China Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.66%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews China Small Companies Fund | 42.66% | — | May 2011 | EVCGX vs MCSMX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | 39.99% | — | Oct 2018 | EVCGX vs FIQFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class I | 39.90% | — | May 2008 | EVCGX vs FHKIX | |
| Fidelity China Region Fund | 39.90% | — | Nov 1995 | EVCGX vs FHKCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class A | 39.74% | — | May 2008 | EVCGX vs FHKAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to EVCGX
EVCGX has 18.45% 1-year volatility. There are 5 mutual funds in the China Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guinness Atkinson China And Hong Kong Fund | 15.86% | — | Jun 1994 | EVCGX vs ICHKX | |
| BlackRock China A Opportunities Fund | 16.51% | — | Dec 2018 | EVCGX vs CHILX | |
| Goldman Sachs China Equity Fund | 17.94% | — | Jul 1994 | EVCGX vs GSAGX | |
| Baillie Gifford China Equities Fund | 18.11% | — | Jul 2021 | EVCGX vs BGCBX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | 18.21% | — | Dec 2019 | EVCGX vs TRCLX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to EVCGX
EVCGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.35%. There are 17 mutual funds in the China Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock China A Opportunities Fund | -8.54% | — | Dec 2018 | EVCGX vs CHILX | |
| Oberweis China Opportunities Fund | -9.59% | — | Oct 2005 | EVCGX vs OBCHX | |
| Guinness Atkinson China And Hong Kong Fund | -10.19% | — | Jun 1994 | EVCGX vs ICHKX | |
| T. Rowe Price China Evolution Equity Fund | -10.47% | — | Dec 2019 | EVCGX vs TRCLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class Z | -10.78% | — | Oct 2018 | EVCGX vs FIQFX |
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Often Compared With EVCGX
Investors most often compare EVCGX with CAF, RBCIX, EEIAX. These 12 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morgan Stanley China A Share Fund | China Equities | 83 | 15.09% | — | Jul 2006 | EVCGX vs CAF | |
| RBC China Equity Fund | China Equities | 46 | 4.37% | — | Apr 2022 | EVCGX vs RBCIX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Local Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 58 | 4.30% | — | Jun 2007 | EVCGX vs EEIAX | |
| WCM China Quality Growth Fund | China Equities | 13 | 8.38% | — | Mar 2020 | EVCGX vs WCQGX | |
| Eaton Vance Atlanta Capital SMID-Cap Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -1.95% | — | Apr 2002 | EVCGX vs EISMX | |
| AB All China Equity Portfolio | China Equities | 20 | 0.89% | — | Jul 2018 | EVCGX vs ACEYX | |
| Fidelity Advisor China Region Fund Class C | China Equities | 95 | 39.30% | — | May 2008 | EVCGX vs FCHKX | |
| Matthews China Fund | China Equities | 22 | 3.02% | — | Feb 1998 | EVCGX vs MCHFX | |
| AMG Veritas China Fund | China Equities | 16 | 7.72% | — | Jun 1994 | EVCGX vs MMCFX | |
| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. | China Equities | 15 | 0.50% | — | — | EVCGX vs TDF | |
| Columbia Greater China Fund | China Equities | 7 | -2.56% | — | May 1997 | EVCGX vs LNGZX | |
| William Blair China Growth Fund | China Equities | 22 | 9.95% | — | Aug 2021 | EVCGX vs WICGX |
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