BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. (MADCX) Alternatives
BlackRock Emerging Markets Fund, Inc. (MADCX) 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 MADCX. 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 MADCX
MADCX charges 0.86% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MADCX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | MADCX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | MADCX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | MADCX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | MADCX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | MADCX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MADCX
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 | MADCX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | MADCX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | MADCX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | MADCX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | MADCX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing MADCX Alternatives (YTD)
MADCX 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 | MADCX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | MADCX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | MADCX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | MADCX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | MADCX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MADCX
MADCX 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 | MADCX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | MADCX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | MADCX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | MADCX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | MADCX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MADCX
MADCX 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 | MADCX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | MADCX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | MADCX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | MADCX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | MADCX vs EITEX |
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Often Compared With MADCX
What investors most often compare with MADCX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | MADCX vs VOO | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Min Vol Factor ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 62 | 1.08% | Oct 18, 2011 | MADCX vs EEMV | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 3.80% | Apr 11, 2003 | MADCX vs EEM | |
| Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | Dividend | 52 | 12.79% | Oct 20, 2011 | MADCX vs SCHD | |
| BlackRock Equity Dividend Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 41 | -3.55% | Nov 29, 1988 | MADCX vs MADVX | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 74 | 0.54% | Mar 4, 2005 | MADCX vs VWO | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | MADCX vs GLLSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | MADCX vs TEQLX | |
| Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 4.87% | Aug 21, 2011 | MADCX vs DRESX |
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