Lazard Developing Markets Equity Portfolio (LDMIX) 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 LDMIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to LDMIX
LDMIX charges 1.15% annually. There are 95 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2011 | LDMIX vs FPADX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Jan 2016 | LDMIX vs FERGX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | — | Jul 2019 | LDMIX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | — | Dec 2015 | LDMIX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | — | May 2018 | LDMIX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LDMIX
LDMIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 94. There are 20 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 98 | — | Nov 2021 | LDMIX vs FQEMX | |
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | LDMIX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 98 | — | Jan 2018 | LDMIX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 97 | — | Oct 2021 | LDMIX vs GMAQX | |
| LSV Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 97 | — | Jan 2019 | LDMIX vs LVAZX |
Top Performing LDMIX Alternatives (YTD)
LDMIX is at 35.63% YTD. There are 22 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 112.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 112.88% | — | Jun 1996 | LDMIX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 90.39% | — | Nov 2021 | LDMIX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 67.99% | — | Jan 2018 | LDMIX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 57.96% | — | Oct 2021 | LDMIX vs GMAQX | |
| Invesco EQV Emerging Markets All Cap Fd | 49.96% | — | Jan 1994 | LDMIX vs GTDDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LDMIX
LDMIX has 17.86% 1-year volatility. There are 88 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 10.37% | — | Dec 2020 | LDMIX vs BADEX | |
| Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | 11.03% | — | Dec 2013 | LDMIX vs VIESX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 11.32% | — | Dec 2016 | LDMIX vs GQGPX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 11.53% | — | Oct 2011 | LDMIX vs ESCIX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 11.57% | — | Jun 2006 | LDMIX vs EAEMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LDMIX
LDMIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.14%. There are 78 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | -5.70% | — | Oct 2011 | LDMIX vs ESCIX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -7.89% | — | Sep 2007 | LDMIX vs WAEMX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | — | Dec 2020 | LDMIX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | — | Jun 2009 | LDMIX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | — | Dec 2016 | LDMIX vs GQGPX |
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Often Compared With LDMIX
Investors most often compare LDMIX with VEA, LZFIX, CEMFX. These 13 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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