VanEck Emerging Markets Fund (GBFAX) Alternatives
VanEck Emerging Markets Fund (GBFAX) 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 GBFAX. 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 GBFAX
GBFAX charges 1.53% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GBFAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | GBFAX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | GBFAX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | GBFAX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | GBFAX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | GBFAX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GBFAX
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 | GBFAX vs DEMIX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 97 | Jan 30, 2011 | GBFAX vs BEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 97 | Jan 9, 2018 | GBFAX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 97 | Jul 14, 1994 | GBFAX vs LZEMX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 96 | Nov 21, 2021 | GBFAX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing GBFAX Alternatives (YTD)
GBFAX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 14.18% | Jun 9, 1996 | GBFAX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 12.06% | Nov 21, 2021 | GBFAX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 11.23% | Jan 9, 2018 | GBFAX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | GBFAX vs ESCIX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 8.83% | Aug 29, 2000 | GBFAX vs GLLSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GBFAX
GBFAX 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... | 10.29% | Dec 20, 2020 | GBFAX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 12.03% | May 26, 2008 | GBFAX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.17% | Jun 29, 2006 | GBFAX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.36% | Jun 29, 1998 | GBFAX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.38% | Nov 3, 2013 | GBFAX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GBFAX
GBFAX 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 | GBFAX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | GBFAX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | GBFAX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | GBFAX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | GBFAX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from VanEck
Most popular VanEck mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck International Investors Gold Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | 9.59% | Feb 9, 1956 | GBFAX vs INIVX | |
| VanEck Emerging Markets Bond Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | — | — | Jul 8, 2012 | GBFAX vs EMBUX | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 23 | -6.65% | Nov 6, 2017 | GBFAX vs MWMIX | |
| VanEck Global Resources Fund | Energy Equities | 91 | 16.21% | Nov 1, 1994 | GBFAX vs GHAAX |
Often Compared With GBFAX
What investors most often compare with GBFAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.13% | May 14, 2019 | GBFAX vs VUSA.L | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | GBFAX vs VT | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 2.92% | Aug 30, 2010 | GBFAX vs TEQLX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 93 | 7.09% | Aug 30, 2012 | GBFAX vs CEMFX | |
| Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 6.35% | Aug 21, 2011 | GBFAX vs DRESX |
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