Templeton Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund (TEMZX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to TEMZX
TEMZX charges 1.50% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TEMZX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | TEMZX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | TEMZX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | TEMZX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | TEMZX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | TEMZX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TEMZX
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 | TEMZX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | TEMZX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | TEMZX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | TEMZX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | TEMZX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing TEMZX Alternatives (YTD)
TEMZX 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 | TEMZX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | TEMZX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | TEMZX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | TEMZX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | TEMZX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TEMZX
TEMZX 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 | TEMZX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | TEMZX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | TEMZX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | TEMZX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | TEMZX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TEMZX
TEMZX 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 | TEMZX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | TEMZX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | TEMZX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | TEMZX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | TEMZX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin DynaTech Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 21 | -15.24% | Jan 2, 1968 | TEMZX vs FKDNX | |
| Franklin Gold and Precious Metals Fund | Precious Metals | 94 | -2.21% | May 18, 1969 | TEMZX vs FKRCX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Class A1 | Diversified Portfolio | 82 | 2.15% | — | TEMZX vs FKINX | |
| Franklin Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 30 | -8.53% | Apr 1, 1948 | TEMZX vs FKGRX | |
| Franklin Rising Dividends Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 28 | -4.58% | Jan 14, 1987 | TEMZX vs FRDPX | |
| ClearBridge Energy Midstream Opportunity Fund | MLPs, Energy Equities | 42 | 20.88% | Jun 10, 2011 | TEMZX vs EMO | |
| ClearBridge Large Cap Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | -12.79% | Aug 29, 1997 | TEMZX vs SBLGX | |
| ClearBridge Aggressive Growth Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 18 | -10.22% | Oct 24, 1983 | TEMZX vs SHRAX | |
| Franklin Income Fund Advisor Class | Diversified Portfolio | 86 | 2.21% | Aug 28, 1997 | TEMZX vs FRIAX | |
| ClearBridge Appreciation Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | -6.24% | Mar 10, 1970 | TEMZX vs SHAPX |
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