The Korea Fund Inc (KF) Alternatives
The Korea Fund Inc (KF) 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 KF. 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 KF
KF charges 0.02% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among KF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | Dec 9, 2008 | KF vs FEMSX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | Aug 29, 2018 | KF vs FHKFX | |
| Morgan Stanley India Investment Fund | 0.01% | Feb 25, 1994 | KF vs IIF | |
| The India Fund | 0.01% | Feb 25, 1994 | KF vs IFN | |
| Emerging Markets Dividend Fund | 0.04% | Jan 1, 2013 | KF vs EAD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to KF
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 97 | Jun 10, 1996 | KF vs DEMAX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | KF vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | KF vs FEDIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Oct 2, 2018 | KF vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 94 | Nov 1, 2011 | KF vs FEDAX |
Top Performing KF Alternatives (YTD)
KF alternatives from the Emerging Markets Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 13.26% | Jun 10, 1996 | KF vs DEMAX | |
| PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 6.52% | Jun 5, 2015 | KF vs PEAFX | |
| Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund Class I | 4.79% | — | KF vs CNWIX | |
| Pzena Emerging Markets Value Fund Institutional Cl... | 4.56% | Mar 31, 2014 | KF vs PZIEX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | 4.17% | Nov 1, 2011 | KF vs FEDDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to KF
KF 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 | KF vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 12.51% | — | KF vs GQGIX | |
| Seafarer Overseas Value Fund Institutional Class | 12.58% | May 31, 2016 | KF vs SIVLX | |
| Emerging Markets Dividend Fund | 13.41% | Jan 1, 2013 | KF vs EAD | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 14.32% | Nov 1, 2011 | KF vs FEDTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to KF
KF 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 | KF vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | -9.11% | — | KF vs GQGIX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | KF vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Oct 2, 2018 | KF vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.94% | Nov 1, 2011 | KF vs FEDTX |
Often Compared With KF
What investors most often compare with KF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 26.53% | May 12, 2000 | KF vs EWY | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -4.23% | Jan 2, 1990 | KF vs ADX |
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