GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (GMAQX) Alternatives
GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund (GMAQX) 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 GMAQX. 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 GMAQX
GMAQX charges 0.67% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GMAQX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | GMAQX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | GMAQX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | GMAQX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | GMAQX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | GMAQX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMAQX
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 | GMAQX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | GMAQX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | GMAQX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | GMAQX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | GMAQX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing GMAQX Alternatives (YTD)
GMAQX 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 | GMAQX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | GMAQX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | GMAQX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | GMAQX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | GMAQX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMAQX
GMAQX 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 | GMAQX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | GMAQX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | GMAQX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | GMAQX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | GMAQX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMAQX
GMAQX 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 | GMAQX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | GMAQX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | GMAQX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | GMAQX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | GMAQX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from GMO
Most popular GMO mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Quality Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 24 | -9.54% | Feb 6, 2004 | GMAQX vs GQETX | |
| GMO International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.83% | Mar 30, 1987 | GMAQX vs GMOIX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | GMAQX vs GUSTX | |
| GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 8 | -1.12% | Mar 17, 2009 | GMAQX vs GABFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | Global Allocation | 97 | 4.66% | Jun 14, 2011 | GMAQX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Resources Fund | Energy Equities | 95 | 27.66% | Dec 27, 2011 | GMAQX vs GOFIX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 97 | 2.00% | Apr 18, 1994 | GMAQX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -1.45% | Jun 25, 2018 | GMAQX vs GHVIX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | Multistrategy | 92 | 3.33% | May 1, 2019 | GMAQX vs GAAVX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 86 | 1.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | GMAQX vs GMGEX |
Often Compared With GMAQX
What investors most often compare with GMAQX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | GMAQX vs GLLSX | |
| American Funds Developing World Growth and Income ... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 82 | -0.72% | Feb 2, 2014 | GMAQX vs DWGAX |
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