PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (PEMIX) Alternatives
PIMCO Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund (PEMIX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PEMIX. 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 PEMIX
PEMIX charges 0.90% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PEMIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | PEMIX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | PEMIX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | PEMIX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | PEMIX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | PEMIX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PEMIX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 98 | Feb 25, 2014 | PEMIX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | PEMIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | PEMIX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | PEMIX vs EELDX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | PEMIX vs DBLLX |
Top Performing PEMIX Alternatives (YTD)
PEMIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund | 2.58% | Dec 23, 2010 | PEMIX vs EDF | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.32% | Apr 19, 1994 | PEMIX vs GMOQX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 2.31% | Apr 18, 1994 | PEMIX vs GMCDX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.69% | Feb 24, 2014 | PEMIX vs AGEPX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | PEMIX vs AGEYX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PEMIX
PEMIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 1.45% | Apr 6, 2014 | PEMIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | PEMIX vs AMAPX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | PEMIX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.61% | Apr 6, 2010 | PEMIX vs DLENX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.63% | Apr 5, 2010 | PEMIX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PEMIX
PEMIX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | -1.35% | Apr 6, 2014 | PEMIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | PEMIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | PEMIX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | PEMIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | PEMIX vs PYCEX |
Other Mutual Funds from PIMCO
Most popular PIMCO mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIMCO Income Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 80 | -0.99% | Mar 30, 2007 | PEMIX vs PIMIX | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class A | Multisector Bonds | 76 | -1.05% | Apr 2, 2007 | PEMIX vs PONAX | |
| PIMCO Total Return Fund Institutional Class | Total Bond Market | 49 | -0.68% | — | PEMIX vs PTTRX | |
| PIMCO Corporate & Income Strategy Fund | Multisector Bonds | 4 | -3.25% | Dec 20, 2001 | PEMIX vs PCN | |
| PIMCO Income Fund Class I-2 | Total Bond Market | 79 | -1.01% | — | PEMIX vs PONPX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS Long Duration Fund Class I | Diversified Portfolio, Actively Managed | 11 | -6.30% | Aug 31, 2007 | PEMIX vs PSLDX | |
| PIMCO Income Strategy Fund II | Multisector Bonds | 9 | -5.26% | Oct 27, 2004 | PEMIX vs PFN | |
| PIMCO International Bond Fund (U.S. Dollar-Hedged) | Global Bonds | 21 | -1.93% | Dec 1, 1992 | PEMIX vs PFORX | |
| PIMCO StocksPLUS International Fund (U.S. Dollar-H... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 27 | -0.75% | Oct 31, 2003 | PEMIX vs PISIX | |
| PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 30 | 1.03% | Jun 5, 2015 | PEMIX vs PMJIX |
Often Compared With PEMIX
What investors most often compare with PEMIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Bond Market Index Fund Admiral Shar... | Total Bond Market | 46 | -0.28% | Nov 12, 2001 | PEMIX vs VBTLX | |
| VanEck Vectors Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 53 | -0.56% | Apr 10, 2012 | PEMIX vs ANGL |
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