LSV Emerging Markets Equity Fund (LVAZX) Alternatives
LSV Emerging Markets Equity Fund (LVAZX) 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 LVAZX. 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 LVAZX
LVAZX charges 1.45% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among LVAZX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | LVAZX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | LVAZX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | LVAZX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | LVAZX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | LVAZX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to LVAZX
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 | LVAZX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | LVAZX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | LVAZX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | LVAZX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | LVAZX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing LVAZX Alternatives (YTD)
LVAZX 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 | LVAZX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | LVAZX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | LVAZX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | LVAZX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | LVAZX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to LVAZX
LVAZX 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 | LVAZX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | LVAZX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | LVAZX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | LVAZX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | LVAZX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to LVAZX
LVAZX 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 | LVAZX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | LVAZX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | LVAZX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | LVAZX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | LVAZX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from LSV
Most popular LSV mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSV Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 29 | 0.70% | Feb 28, 2013 | LVAZX vs LSVQX | |
| LSV Value Equity Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 65 | 0.97% | Mar 31, 1999 | LVAZX vs LSVEX | |
| LSV Conservative Value Equity Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 65 | 0.14% | Mar 30, 2007 | LVAZX vs LSVVX | |
| LSV Global Value Fund | Global Equities | 85 | 2.44% | Jun 24, 2014 | LVAZX vs LVAGX |
Often Compared With LVAZX
What investors most often compare with LVAZX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Funds Developing World Growth and Income ... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 82 | -0.72% | Feb 2, 2014 | LVAZX vs DWGAX |
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