PIMCO RAE Emerging Markets Fund Class A (PEAFX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PEAFX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PEAFX
PEAFX charges 1.10% annually. There are 24 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | — | Dec 2008 | PEAFX vs FEMSX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | PEAFX vs FHKFX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional... | 0.08% | 159.90B | Dec 2010 | PEAFX vs VEMRX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institu... | 0.10% | — | Jun 2000 | PEAFX vs VEMIX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral... | 0.14% | 159.90B | Jun 2006 | PEAFX vs VEMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PEAFX
PEAFX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 56. There are 37 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | PEAFX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | PEAFX vs DEMCX | |
| William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fun... | 95 | — | Jul 2022 | PEAFX vs WXCIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets Fund Cla... | 95 | — | Aug 2013 | PEAFX vs FZAEX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets Fund Cla... | 94 | — | Mar 2004 | PEAFX vs FIMKX |
Top Performing PEAFX Alternatives (YTD)
PEAFX is at 18.16% YTD. There are 29 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 112.66%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 112.66% | — | Jun 1996 | PEAFX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 112.02% | — | Jun 1996 | PEAFX vs DEMCX | |
| William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fun... | 51.69% | — | Jul 2022 | PEAFX vs WXCIX | |
| Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund Class I | 51.09% | — | — | PEAFX vs CNWIX | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund | 41.37% | — | Feb 1987 | PEAFX vs EMF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PEAFX
PEAFX has 14.07% 1-year volatility. There are 9 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 9.64% | — | Jan 2019 | PEAFX vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 11.36% | — | — | PEAFX vs GQGIX | |
| Seafarer Overseas Value Fund Institutional Class | 12.04% | — | May 2016 | PEAFX vs SIVLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 13.18% | — | Nov 2011 | PEAFX vs FEDIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 13.18% | — | Nov 2011 | PEAFX vs FEDTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PEAFX
PEAFX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.98%. There are 8 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | -6.93% | — | Jan 2019 | PEAFX vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | -9.11% | — | — | PEAFX vs GQGIX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | -9.54% | — | Nov 2011 | PEAFX vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.55% | — | Oct 2018 | PEAFX vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.58% | — | Nov 2011 | PEAFX vs FEDIX |
Other Mutual Funds from PIMCO
The 10 most viewed PIMCO mutual funds shown here include PIMIX, PONAX, PTTRX and span 6 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Multisector Bonds | 45 | 1.00% | — | Mar 2007 | PEAFX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 41 | 0.83% | — | Apr 2007 | PEAFX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 30 | 0.64% | — | — | PEAFX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 3 | -4.37% | — | Dec 2001 | PEAFX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 44 | 0.96% | — | — | PEAFX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio | 47 | 10.35% | — | Aug 2007 | PEAFX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 6 | -4.15% | — | Oct 2004 | PEAFX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 9 | 0.12% | — | Dec 1992 | PEAFX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 25 | 9.70% | — | Oct 2003 | PEAFX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO Commodity Real Return Strategy Fund | Commodities | 75 | 26.86% | — | Jun 2002 | PEAFX vs PCRIX |
Often Compared With PEAFX
Investors most often compare PEAFX with GWPAX, JEMWX, KF. These 19 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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