Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX) Alternatives
Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX) 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 FEMDX. 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 FEMDX
FEMDX charges 1.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among FEMDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | FEMDX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | FEMDX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | FEMDX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | FEMDX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | FEMDX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FEMDX
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 | FEMDX vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | FEMDX vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | FEMDX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | FEMDX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | FEMDX vs EELDX |
Top Performing FEMDX Alternatives (YTD)
FEMDX 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 | FEMDX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | FEMDX vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | FEMDX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | FEMDX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | FEMDX vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FEMDX
FEMDX 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 | FEMDX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | FEMDX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | FEMDX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | FEMDX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | FEMDX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FEMDX
FEMDX 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 | FEMDX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | FEMDX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | FEMDX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | FEMDX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | FEMDX 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 | FEMDX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | FEMDX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | FEMDX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | FEMDX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | FEMDX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | FEMDX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | FEMDX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | FEMDX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | FEMDX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | FEMDX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With FEMDX
What investors most often compare with FEMDX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admir... | Total Bond Market | 33 | -0.81% | May 31, 2013 | FEMDX vs VTABX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 98 | 1.35% | Sep 3, 2015 | FEMDX vs EADOX | |
| Delaware Emerging Markets Debt Corporate Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 89 | -1.29% | Sep 29, 2013 | FEMDX vs DEDIX | |
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 21 | -0.34% | Dec 23, 2010 | FEMDX vs EDF |
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