Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Fund (MEGMX) Alternatives
Matthews Emerging Markets Equity Fund (MEGMX) 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 MEGMX. 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 MEGMX
MEGMX charges 1.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MEGMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | MEGMX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | MEGMX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | MEGMX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | MEGMX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | MEGMX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MEGMX
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 | MEGMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | MEGMX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | MEGMX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | MEGMX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | MEGMX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing MEGMX Alternatives (YTD)
MEGMX 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 | MEGMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | MEGMX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | MEGMX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | MEGMX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | MEGMX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MEGMX
MEGMX 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 | MEGMX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | MEGMX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | MEGMX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | MEGMX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | MEGMX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MEGMX
MEGMX 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 | MEGMX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | MEGMX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | MEGMX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | MEGMX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | MEGMX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Matthews
Most popular Matthews mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews India Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 1 | -19.53% | Oct 30, 2005 | MEGMX vs MINDX | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Small Companies Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 33 | -0.43% | Sep 14, 2008 | MEGMX vs MSMLX | |
| Matthews China Small Companies Fund | China Equities | 67 | 10.66% | May 30, 2011 | MEGMX vs MCSMX | |
| Matthews China Fund | China Equities | 9 | -9.47% | Feb 18, 1998 | MEGMX vs MCHFX | |
| Matthews Asia Innovators Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 81 | 6.71% | Dec 26, 1999 | MEGMX vs MATFX | |
| Matthews Japan Fund | Japan Equities | 41 | -1.91% | Dec 30, 1998 | MEGMX vs MJFOX | |
| Matthews China Dividend Fund | China Equities | — | — | Nov 29, 2009 | MEGMX vs MCDFX | |
| Matthews Asia ESG Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 68 | 4.69% | Apr 29, 2015 | MEGMX vs MASGX | |
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 74 | -1.16% | Sep 11, 1994 | MEGMX vs MAPTX |
Often Compared With MEGMX
What investors most often compare with MEGMX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | MEGMX vs SPY | |
| Matthews Pacific Tiger Active ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 83 | 1.94% | Sep 21, 2023 | MEGMX vs ASIA | |
| Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 4.87% | Aug 21, 2011 | MEGMX vs DRESX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | MEGMX vs GLLSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | MEGMX vs TEQLX |
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