Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund (PEMYX) Alternatives
Putnam Emerging Markets Equity Fund (PEMYX) 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 PEMYX. 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 PEMYX
PEMYX charges 1.08% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among PEMYX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | PEMYX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | PEMYX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | PEMYX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | PEMYX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | PEMYX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PEMYX
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 | PEMYX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | PEMYX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | PEMYX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | PEMYX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | PEMYX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing PEMYX Alternatives (YTD)
PEMYX 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 | PEMYX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | PEMYX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | PEMYX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | PEMYX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | PEMYX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PEMYX
PEMYX 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 | PEMYX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | PEMYX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | PEMYX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | PEMYX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | PEMYX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PEMYX
PEMYX 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 | PEMYX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | PEMYX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | PEMYX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | PEMYX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | PEMYX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Putnam
Most popular Putnam mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 62 | -1.32% | Jun 15, 1977 | PEMYX vs PEYAX | |
| Putnam Growth Opportunities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -12.94% | Oct 2, 1995 | PEMYX vs POGAX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 63 | -1.25% | Jan 10, 1998 | PEMYX vs PEIYX | |
| Putnam Global Technology Fund | Technology Equities | 66 | -8.01% | Dec 17, 2008 | PEMYX vs PGTYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Value Fund Class R6 | Large Cap Value Equities | 63 | -1.25% | Jul 2, 2012 | PEMYX vs PEQSX | |
| Putnam Sustainable Leaders Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 15 | -11.73% | Aug 31, 1990 | PEMYX vs PNOPX | |
| Putnam Multi-Cap Core Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 39 | -7.83% | Sep 24, 2010 | PEMYX vs PMYYX | |
| Putnam Ultra Short Duration Income Fund | Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 0.38% | Oct 17, 2011 | PEMYX vs PSDYX | |
| Putnam Large Cap Growth Y | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -12.89% | Aug 27, 1999 | PEMYX vs PGOYX | |
| Putnam Research Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -6.12% | Oct 2, 1995 | PEMYX vs PNRAX |
Often Compared With PEMYX
What investors most often compare with PEMYX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Inc. | 20 | -4.67% | — | PEMYX vs BRK-B | ||
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral... | Emerging Markets Equities | 66 | -2.51% | Jun 23, 2006 | PEMYX vs VEMAX | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 90 | 4.70% | Sep 17, 2019 | PEMYX vs AVEM | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 95 | 5.47% | Aug 29, 2000 | PEMYX vs GLLSX | |
| TIAA-CREF Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 83 | 0.14% | Aug 30, 2010 | PEMYX vs TEQLX |
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