GMO Emerging Markets Fund (GMOEX) Alternatives
GMO Emerging Markets Fund (GMOEX) 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 GMOEX. 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 GMOEX
GMOEX charges 0.90% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GMOEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | GMOEX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | GMOEX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | GMOEX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | GMOEX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | GMOEX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GMOEX
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 | GMOEX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | GMOEX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | GMOEX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | GMOEX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | GMOEX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing GMOEX Alternatives (YTD)
GMOEX 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 | GMOEX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | GMOEX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | GMOEX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | GMOEX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | GMOEX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GMOEX
GMOEX 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 | GMOEX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | GMOEX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | GMOEX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | GMOEX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | GMOEX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GMOEX
GMOEX 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 | GMOEX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | GMOEX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | GMOEX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | GMOEX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | GMOEX 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 | GMOEX vs GQETX | |
| GMO International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 89 | 1.83% | Mar 30, 1987 | GMOEX vs GMOIX | |
| GMO U.S. Treasury Fund | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.51% | Mar 16, 2009 | GMOEX vs GUSTX | |
| GMO Asset Allocation Bond Fund | Inflation-Protected Bonds | 8 | -1.12% | Mar 17, 2009 | GMOEX vs GABFX | |
| GMO Benchmark-Free Fund | Global Allocation | 97 | 4.66% | Jun 14, 2011 | GMOEX vs GBFFX | |
| GMO Resources Fund | Energy Equities | 95 | 27.66% | Dec 27, 2011 | GMOEX vs GOFIX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 97 | 2.00% | Apr 18, 1994 | GMOEX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO High Yield Fund | High Yield Bonds | 84 | -1.45% | Jun 25, 2018 | GMOEX vs GHVIX | |
| GMO Alternative Allocation Fund | Multistrategy | 92 | 3.33% | May 1, 2019 | GMOEX vs GAAVX | |
| GMO Global Equity Allocation Fund | Global Equities | 86 | 1.01% | Nov 25, 1996 | GMOEX vs GMGEX |
Often Compared With GMOEX
What investors most often compare with GMOEX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Blend Equities | 93 | -5.86% | Nov 12, 2001 | GMOEX vs VPMAX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | GMOEX vs GLLSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | GMOEX vs TEQLX | |
| Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 4.87% | Aug 21, 2011 | GMOEX vs DRESX |
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