Templeton Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (TEMZX) 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 TEMZX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to TEMZX
TEMZX charges 1.50% annually. There are 152 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Jan 2016 | TEMZX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2011 | TEMZX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | — | Jul 2019 | TEMZX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | — | Dec 2015 | TEMZX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | — | May 2018 | TEMZX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TEMZX
TEMZX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 32. There are 155 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | TEMZX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 98 | — | Nov 2021 | TEMZX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 97 | — | Jan 2018 | TEMZX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 96 | — | Oct 2021 | TEMZX vs GMAQX | |
| LSV Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 96 | — | Jan 2019 | TEMZX vs LVAZX |
Top Performing TEMZX Alternatives (YTD)
TEMZX is at 14.51% YTD. There are 148 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 145.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 145.11% | — | Jun 1996 | TEMZX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 92.59% | — | Nov 2021 | TEMZX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 72.12% | — | Jan 2018 | TEMZX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 53.39% | — | Oct 2021 | TEMZX vs GMAQX | |
| abrdn Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 49.19% | — | Aug 2000 | TEMZX vs GLLSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TEMZX
TEMZX has 13.08% 1-year volatility. There are 10 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.24%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 11.24% | — | Oct 2011 | TEMZX vs ESCIX | |
| Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | 11.47% | — | Dec 2013 | TEMZX vs VIESX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 11.51% | — | Dec 2016 | TEMZX vs GQGPX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 11.61% | — | Dec 2020 | TEMZX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | 11.91% | — | Jun 2009 | TEMZX vs COBYX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TEMZX
TEMZX has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.50%. There are 15 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | -5.70% | — | Oct 2011 | TEMZX vs ESCIX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -7.89% | — | Sep 2007 | TEMZX vs WAEMX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | — | Dec 2020 | TEMZX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | — | Jun 2009 | TEMZX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | — | Dec 2016 | TEMZX vs GQGPX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
The 10 most viewed Franklin Templeton mutual funds shown here include FKDNX, FKRCX, FKINX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities, Technology Equities | 19 | 10.18% | — | Jan 1968 | TEMZX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Gold, Precious Metals | 34 | -1.84% | — | May 1969 | TEMZX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 4.34% | — | — | TEMZX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 24 | 4.76% | — | Apr 1948 | TEMZX vs FKGRX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 23 | 16.33% | — | Jun 2011 | TEMZX vs EMO | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 32 | 5.20% | — | Jan 1987 | TEMZX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 1.54% | — | Aug 1997 | TEMZX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 7 | 1.90% | — | Oct 1983 | TEMZX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 87 | 4.46% | — | Aug 1997 | TEMZX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 31 | 4.32% | — | Mar 1970 | TEMZX vs SHAPX |
Often Compared With TEMZX
Investors most often compare TEMZX with FSSGX, SCHE, EFEIX. These 20 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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