GuideMark Emerging Markets Fund (GMLVX) 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 GMLVX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GMLVX
GMLVX charges 1.40% annually. There are 141 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2011 | GMLVX vs FPADX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Jan 2016 | GMLVX vs FERGX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | — | Jul 2019 | GMLVX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | — | Dec 2015 | GMLVX vs SSKEX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.19% | — | Aug 2010 | GMLVX vs TEQLX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMLVX
GMLVX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 80. There are 104 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | GMLVX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 98 | — | Nov 2021 | GMLVX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 97 | — | Jan 2018 | GMLVX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 96 | — | Oct 2021 | GMLVX vs GMAQX | |
| LSV Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 96 | — | Jan 2019 | GMLVX vs LVAZX |
Top Performing GMLVX Alternatives (YTD)
GMLVX is at 30.19% YTD. There are 79 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 145.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 145.11% | — | Jun 1996 | GMLVX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 92.59% | — | Nov 2021 | GMLVX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 72.12% | — | Jan 2018 | GMLVX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 53.39% | — | Oct 2021 | GMLVX vs GMAQX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 49.19% | — | Aug 2000 | GMLVX vs GLLSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMLVX
GMLVX has 21.12% 1-year volatility. There are 120 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 11.24% | — | Oct 2011 | GMLVX vs ESCIX | |
| Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | 11.47% | — | Dec 2013 | GMLVX vs VIESX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 11.51% | — | Dec 2016 | GMLVX vs GQGPX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 11.61% | — | Dec 2020 | GMLVX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | 11.91% | — | Jun 2009 | GMLVX vs COBYX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMLVX
GMLVX has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.40%. There are 141 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified 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 | GMLVX vs ESCIX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -7.89% | — | Sep 2007 | GMLVX vs WAEMX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | — | Dec 2020 | GMLVX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | — | Jun 2009 | GMLVX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | — | Dec 2016 | GMLVX vs GQGPX |
Other Mutual Funds from GuideMark
The 7 most viewed GuideMark mutual funds shown here include GPTCX, GMLGX, GMWEX and span 7 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GuidePath Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 58 | 4.92% | — | Apr 2011 | GMLVX vs GPTCX | |
| GuideMark Large Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | 6.35% | — | Jun 2001 | GMLVX vs GMLGX | |
| GuideMark World ex-US Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 38 | 8.33% | — | Jun 2001 | GMLVX vs GMWEX | |
| GuideMark Small/Mid Cap Core Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 58 | 19.35% | — | Jun 2001 | GMLVX vs GMSMX | |
| GuidePath Growth Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 58 | 11.52% | — | Apr 2011 | GMLVX vs GPSTX | |
| GuidePath Tactical Allocation Fund | Tactical Allocation | 33 | 7.03% | — | Apr 2011 | GMLVX vs GPTUX | |
| GuideMark Core Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 15 | -0.24% | — | Jun 2001 | GMLVX vs GMCOX |
Often Compared With GMLVX
Investors most often compare GMLVX with EAEMX, BEMIX, PDEZX. These 12 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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