GuideStone Funds Emerging Markets Equity Fund (GEMYX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GEMYX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GEMYX
GEMYX charges 1.10% annually. There are 108 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | GEMYX vs FHKFX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | — | Dec 2008 | GEMYX vs FEMSX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institu... | 0.06% | — | Jun 2000 | GEMYX vs VEMIX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2011 | GEMYX vs FPADX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Jan 2016 | GEMYX vs FERGX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GEMYX
GEMYX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 101 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 94 | — | Jul 1994 | GEMYX vs LZEMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio Class R6 | 94 | — | — | GEMYX vs RLEMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 92 | — | Oct 2011 | GEMYX vs ESCIX | |
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 91 | — | Jun 1996 | GEMYX vs DEMIX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 91 | — | Jun 1996 | GEMYX vs DEMAX |
Top Performing GEMYX Alternatives (YTD)
GEMYX is at 18.52% YTD. There are 62 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 68.59%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 68.59% | — | Jun 1996 | GEMYX vs DEMIX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 68.34% | — | Jun 1996 | GEMYX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 67.60% | — | Jun 1996 | GEMYX vs DEMCX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 50.59% | — | Nov 2021 | GEMYX vs FQEMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 37.39% | — | Oct 2021 | GEMYX vs GMAQX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GEMYX
GEMYX has 23.98% 1-year volatility. There are 157 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.88%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 9.88% | — | Dec 2016 | GEMYX vs GSIYX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 10.28% | — | Oct 2011 | GEMYX vs ESCIX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 11.51% | — | Dec 2016 | GEMYX vs GQGPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 11.53% | — | — | GEMYX vs GQGIX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 11.80% | — | Jan 2019 | GEMYX vs FGKPX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GEMYX
GEMYX has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.88%. There are 152 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | -5.70% | — | Oct 2011 | GEMYX vs ESCIX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | -6.93% | — | Jan 2019 | GEMYX vs FGKPX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | -7.81% | — | Dec 2016 | GEMYX vs GSIYX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | — | Dec 2020 | GEMYX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | — | Jun 2009 | GEMYX vs COBYX |
Other Mutual Funds from GuideStone Funds
The 10 most viewed GuideStone Funds mutual funds shown here include GEQYX, GFSYX, GMWZX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuideStone Funds Equity Index Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 56 | 8.92% | — | Aug 2001 | GEMYX vs GEQYX | |
| GuideStone Funds Strategic Alternatives Fund | Multistrategy | 93 | 2.67% | — | Jun 2017 | GEMYX vs GFSYX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2025 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 63 | 5.10% | — | Dec 2006 | GEMYX vs GMWZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 11 | -0.85% | — | Dec 2006 | GEMYX vs GGBFX | |
| GuideStone Funds Global Real Estate Securities Fun... | REIT | 55 | 14.33% | — | Dec 2006 | GEMYX vs GREZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Balanced Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 49 | 4.26% | — | Aug 2001 | GEMYX vs GGIZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Aggressive Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 43 | 8.79% | — | Aug 2001 | GEMYX vs GGBZX | |
| GuideStone Funds Low-Duration Bond Fund | Short-Term Bond | 91 | 0.73% | — | Aug 2001 | GEMYX vs GLDYX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2035 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 62 | 6.97% | — | Dec 2006 | GEMYX vs GMHZX | |
| GuideStone Funds MyDestination 2055 Fund | Target Retirement Date | 63 | 10.14% | — | Dec 2011 | GEMYX vs GMGZX |
Often Compared With GEMYX
Investors most often compare GEMYX with LVAZX, FCEEX, GGEYX. These 20 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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