Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund (IPOAX) Alternatives
Delaware Ivy Systematic Emerging Markets Equity Fund (IPOAX) 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 IPOAX. 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 IPOAX
IPOAX charges 1.15% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IPOAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | IPOAX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | IPOAX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | IPOAX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | IPOAX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | IPOAX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IPOAX
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 | IPOAX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | IPOAX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | IPOAX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | IPOAX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | IPOAX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing IPOAX Alternatives (YTD)
IPOAX 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 | IPOAX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | IPOAX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | IPOAX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | IPOAX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | IPOAX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IPOAX
IPOAX 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 | IPOAX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | IPOAX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | IPOAX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | IPOAX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | IPOAX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IPOAX
IPOAX 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 | IPOAX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | IPOAX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | IPOAX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | IPOAX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | IPOAX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Delaware Funds by Macquarie
Most popular Delaware Funds by Macquarie mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Healthcare Fund | Health & Biotech Equities | 31 | -5.80% | Sep 27, 2007 | IPOAX vs DLHIX | |
| Delaware Floating Rate Fund | Bank Loan | 94 | -0.86% | Feb 25, 2010 | IPOAX vs DDFLX | |
| Delaware Ivy Balanced Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 30 | -5.40% | Nov 15, 1987 | IPOAX vs IBNAX | |
| Delaware Ivy Global Growth Fund | Global Equities | 22 | -7.19% | Apr 29, 1986 | IPOAX vs IVINX | |
| Delaware Extended Duration Bond Fund | Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.82% | Sep 14, 1998 | IPOAX vs DEEIX | |
| Delaware Minnesota High-Yield Municipal Bond Fund | Municipal Bonds | 23 | -0.91% | Jun 3, 1996 | IPOAX vs DVMHX | |
| Delaware Tax-Free Minnesota Fund | Municipal Bonds | 25 | -1.13% | Feb 26, 1984 | IPOAX vs DEFFX | |
| Delaware Strategic Income Fund | Multisector Bonds | 84 | -2.06% | Aug 15, 1985 | IPOAX vs DEGGX |
Often Compared With IPOAX
What investors most often compare with IPOAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | IPOAX vs SPY | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | IPOAX vs TEQLX | |
| Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 4.87% | Aug 21, 2011 | IPOAX vs DRESX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | IPOAX vs GLLSX |
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