Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (TEI) Alternatives
Templeton Emerging Markets Income Fund (TEI) 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 TEI. 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 TEI
TEI charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TEI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Asset Emerging Markets Debt Fund Inc | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2004 | TEI vs EMD | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | TEI vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | TEI vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | TEI vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | TEI vs SEDAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TEI
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 | TEI vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | TEI vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | TEI vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | TEI vs EADOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | TEI vs EIDOX |
Top Performing TEI Alternatives (YTD)
TEI alternatives from the Emerging Markets Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund | 2.00% | Apr 18, 1994 | TEI vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | TEI vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | TEI vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | TEI vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | TEI vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TEI
TEI 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... | 1.43% | Apr 6, 2014 | TEI vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | TEI vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | TEI vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | TEI vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | TEI vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TEI
TEI 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 | TEI vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | TEI vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | TEI vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | TEI vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | TEI vs PYCEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton Investments
Most popular Franklin Templeton Investments mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Templeton Dragon Fund Inc. | China Equities | 23 | -4.88% | — | TEI vs TDF |
Often Compared With TEI
What investors most often compare with TEI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reaves Utility Income Trust | 81 | 8.44% | — | TEI vs UTG | ||
| Virtus Stone Harbor Emerging Markets Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 21 | -0.34% | Dec 23, 2010 | TEI vs EDF | |
| NEOS S&P 500 High Income ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 69 | -3.13% | Aug 29, 2022 | TEI vs SPYI | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund | Emerging Markets Equities | 92 | 3.98% | Feb 27, 1987 | TEI vs EMF | |
| Adams Diversified Equity Fund, Inc. | Large Cap Growth Equities | 83 | -4.23% | Jan 2, 1990 | TEI vs ADX | |
| Morgan Stanley Emerging Markets Domestic Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 54 | -3.98% | Apr 24, 2007 | TEI vs EDD | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Government Bond ETF | Emerging Markets Bonds | 77 | -1.63% | May 31, 2013 | TEI vs VWOB | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | Emerging Markets Bonds | 98 | 1.33% | Feb 3, 2013 | TEI vs EELDX |
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