The India Fund (IFN) Alternatives
The India Fund (IFN) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IFN. 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 IFN
IFN charges 0.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IFN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 9, 2008 | IFN vs FEMSX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | Aug 29, 2018 | IFN vs FHKFX | |
| Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund | 0.01% | Feb 25, 1994 | IFN vs IIF | |
| The Korea Fund Inc | 0.02% | Aug 29, 1984 | IFN vs KF | |
| Emerging Markets Dividend Fund | 0.04% | Jan 1, 2013 | IFN vs EAD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IFN
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Korea Fund Inc | 98 | Aug 29, 1984 | IFN vs KF | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 97 | Jun 10, 1996 | IFN vs DEMAX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | IFN vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | IFN vs FEDIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Oct 2, 2018 | IFN vs FIQGX |
Top Performing IFN Alternatives (YTD)
IFN alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Korea Fund Inc | 23.62% | Aug 29, 1984 | IFN vs KF | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 13.26% | Jun 10, 1996 | IFN vs DEMAX | |
| PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 6.52% | Jun 5, 2015 | IFN vs PEAFX | |
| Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund Class I | 4.79% | — | IFN vs CNWIX | |
| Pzena Emerging Markets Value Fund Institutional Cl... | 4.56% | Mar 31, 2014 | IFN vs PZIEX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IFN
IFN alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 9.86% | Jan 30, 2019 | IFN vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 12.51% | — | IFN vs GQGIX | |
| Seafarer Overseas Value Fund Institutional Class | 12.58% | May 31, 2016 | IFN vs SIVLX | |
| Emerging Markets Dividend Fund | 13.41% | Jan 1, 2013 | IFN vs EAD | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 14.32% | Nov 1, 2011 | IFN vs FEDTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IFN
IFN alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | -7.14% | Jan 30, 2019 | IFN vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | -9.11% | — | IFN vs GQGIX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | IFN vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Oct 2, 2018 | IFN vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | IFN vs FEDTX |
Often Compared With IFN
What investors most often compare with IFN, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree India Earnings Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 5 | -11.86% | Feb 22, 2008 | IFN vs EPI | |
| iShares MSCI India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.34% | Feb 2, 2012 | IFN vs INDA | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -4.23% | Jan 2, 1990 | IFN vs ADX |
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