Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund (LCSMX) Alternatives
Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund (LCSMX) 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 LCSMX. 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 LCSMX
LCSMX charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LCSMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | LCSMX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | LCSMX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | LCSMX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | LCSMX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | LCSMX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LCSMX
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 | LCSMX vs DEMIX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | LCSMX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | LCSMX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | LCSMX vs FQEMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 95 | Oct 3, 2011 | LCSMX vs ESCIX |
Top Performing LCSMX Alternatives (YTD)
LCSMX 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 | LCSMX vs DEMIX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | LCSMX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | LCSMX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | LCSMX vs CEMFX | |
| PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund | 6.55% | Jun 4, 2015 | LCSMX vs PEPFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LCSMX
LCSMX 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 | LCSMX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | LCSMX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | LCSMX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | LCSMX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | LCSMX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LCSMX
LCSMX 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 | LCSMX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | LCSMX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | LCSMX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | LCSMX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | LCSMX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Legg Mason
Most popular Legg Mason mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearBridge Select Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 11 | -10.67% | Nov 30, 2012 | LCSMX vs LCSSX | |
| Western Asset Ultra-Short Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.28% | Jun 22, 1992 | LCSMX vs ARMGX | |
| BrandywineGLOBAL - Global Opportunities Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 43 | -2.02% | Oct 31, 2006 | LCSMX vs GOBSX | |
| ClearBridge Value Trust | Large Cap Value Equities | 23 | -1.35% | Apr 16, 1982 | LCSMX vs LMVTX | |
| ClearBridge Sustainability Leaders Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 30 | -5.98% | Mar 31, 2015 | LCSMX vs LCILX | |
| Franklin U.S. Large Cap Equity Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | -6.94% | Apr 30, 2008 | LCSMX vs LMISX | |
| ClearBridge International Growth Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 15 | -7.54% | Apr 16, 1995 | LCSMX vs LMGTX | |
| Western Asset SMASh Series M Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 62 | 0.18% | Dec 27, 2006 | LCSMX vs LMSMX | |
| Franklin International Equity Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 52 | -2.30% | Feb 17, 1995 | LCSMX vs LMGEX | |
| ClearBridge Small Cap Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 21 | -2.08% | Dec 30, 1985 | LCSMX vs LMASX |
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