GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund (GMCDX) Alternatives
GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund (GMCDX) 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 GMCDX. 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 GMCDX
GMCDX charges 0.53% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GMCDX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | GMCDX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | GMCDX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | GMCDX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | GMCDX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | GMCDX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMCDX
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 | GMCDX vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | GMCDX vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | GMCDX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | GMCDX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | GMCDX vs EELDX |
Top Performing GMCDX Alternatives (YTD)
GMCDX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | GMCDX vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | GMCDX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | GMCDX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | GMCDX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.33% | Feb 3, 2013 | GMCDX vs EELDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMCDX
GMCDX 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 | GMCDX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | GMCDX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | GMCDX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | GMCDX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | GMCDX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMCDX
GMCDX 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 | GMCDX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | GMCDX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | GMCDX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | GMCDX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | GMCDX vs PYCEX |
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 | GMCDX vs GQETX | |
| GMO International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.83% | Mar 30, 1987 | GMCDX vs GMOIX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | GMCDX vs GUSTX | |
| GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 8 | -1.12% | Mar 17, 2009 | GMCDX vs GABFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | Global Allocation | 97 | 4.66% | Jun 14, 2011 | GMCDX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Resources Fund | Energy Equities | 95 | 27.66% | Dec 27, 2011 | GMCDX vs GOFIX | |
| GMO High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -1.45% | Jun 25, 2018 | GMCDX vs GHVIX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | Multistrategy | 92 | 3.33% | May 1, 2019 | GMCDX vs GAAVX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 86 | 1.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | GMCDX vs GMGEX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 91 | 2.84% | Jun 4, 2006 | GMCDX vs GIOTX |
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