Harding Loevner Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio (HLMEX) Alternatives
Harding Loevner Institutional Emerging Markets Portfolio (HLMEX) 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 HLMEX. 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 HLMEX
HLMEX charges 1.10% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among HLMEX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | HLMEX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | HLMEX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | HLMEX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | HLMEX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | HLMEX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to HLMEX
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 | HLMEX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | HLMEX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | HLMEX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | HLMEX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | HLMEX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing HLMEX Alternatives (YTD)
HLMEX 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 | HLMEX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | HLMEX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | HLMEX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | HLMEX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | HLMEX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to HLMEX
HLMEX 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 | HLMEX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | HLMEX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | HLMEX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | HLMEX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | HLMEX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to HLMEX
HLMEX 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 | HLMEX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | HLMEX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | HLMEX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | HLMEX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | HLMEX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Harding Loevner
Most popular Harding Loevner mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harding Loevner International Equity Portfolio | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 72 | 0.11% | May 10, 1994 | HLMEX vs HLMIX | |
| Harding Loevner Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | — | — | Nov 8, 1998 | HLMEX vs HLEMX | |
| Harding Loevner Global Equity Portfolio | Global Equities | 12 | -7.52% | Nov 28, 1996 | HLMEX vs HLMGX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 13 | -5.34% | Mar 25, 2007 | HLMEX vs HLMSX |
Often Compared With HLMEX
What investors most often compare with HLMEX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Growth Index Fund Admiral Shares | Large Cap Growth Equities | 26 | -13.83% | Nov 13, 2000 | HLMEX vs VIGAX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral... | Emerging Markets Equities | 66 | -2.51% | Jun 23, 2006 | HLMEX vs VEMAX |
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