abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (GLLSX) Alternatives
abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (GLLSX) 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 GLLSX. 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 GLLSX
GLLSX charges 1.23% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GLLSX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | GLLSX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | GLLSX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | GLLSX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | GLLSX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | GLLSX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GLLSX
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 | GLLSX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | GLLSX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | GLLSX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | GLLSX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | GLLSX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing GLLSX Alternatives (YTD)
GLLSX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 13.36% | Jun 9, 1996 | GLLSX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | GLLSX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | GLLSX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | GLLSX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | GLLSX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GLLSX
GLLSX 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... | 10.20% | Dec 20, 2020 | GLLSX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | GLLSX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | GLLSX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | GLLSX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | GLLSX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GLLSX
GLLSX 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 | GLLSX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | GLLSX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | GLLSX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | GLLSX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | GLLSX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Aberdeen
Most popular Aberdeen mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abrdn Global Infrastructure Income Fund | Industrials Equities | 89 | 2.90% | Jul 29, 2020 | GLLSX vs ASGI | |
| Abrdn Healthcare Opportunities Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 3 | -9.62% | Jul 29, 2014 | GLLSX vs THQ | |
| Columbia Seligman Premium Technology Growth Closed... | Technology Equities | 91 | 4.31% | Nov 25, 2009 | GLLSX vs STK | |
| abrdn Asia-Pacific Income Fund Inc | Emerging Markets Bonds | 12 | -2.95% | Jan 2, 1990 | GLLSX vs FAX | |
| abrdn Dynamic Dividend Fund | Global Equities | 69 | -1.55% | Sep 21, 2003 | GLLSX vs ADVDX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 84 | 0.00% | May 10, 2007 | GLLSX vs ABEMX | |
| abrdn China A Share Equity Fund | China Equities | — | — | Jun 28, 2004 | GLLSX vs GOPIX | |
| abrdn Ultra Short Municipal Income Fund | Municipal Bonds | 100 | 0.35% | Dec 4, 2002 | GLLSX vs ATOIX | |
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | REIT | 26 | 4.51% | Dec 29, 1998 | GLLSX vs AIGYX | |
| abrdn Global Absolute Return Strategies Fund | Macro Trading | 79 | -0.35% | Oct 31, 1990 | GLLSX vs CGFIX |
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