TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund (TGEIX) Alternatives
TCW Emerging Markets Income Fund (TGEIX) 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 TGEIX. 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 TGEIX
TGEIX charges 0.85% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TGEIX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Emerging Markets Local Bond Fund | 0.09% | Nov 1, 2011 | TGEIX vs PYELX | |
| Voya Emerging Markets Corporate Debt Fund | 0.10% | Aug 8, 2012 | TGEIX vs IMCDX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Bond Fund Admiral Shares | 0.40% | Dec 6, 2017 | TGEIX vs VEGBX | |
| SEI Institutional Investments Trust Emerging Marke... | 0.41% | Dec 4, 2005 | TGEIX vs SEDAX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 0.51% | Apr 19, 1994 | TGEIX vs GMOQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TGEIX
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 | TGEIX vs AGEYX | |
| DoubleLine Low Duration Emerging Markets Fixed Inc... | 98 | Apr 6, 2014 | TGEIX vs DBLLX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 98 | Feb 24, 2014 | TGEIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Sep 3, 2015 | TGEIX vs EIDOX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 98 | Feb 3, 2013 | TGEIX vs EELDX |
Top Performing TGEIX Alternatives (YTD)
TGEIX 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 | TGEIX vs GMCDX | |
| GMO Emerging Country Debt Fund Class VI | 2.00% | Apr 19, 1994 | TGEIX vs GMOQX | |
| American Beacon Developing World Income Fund Class... | 1.59% | Feb 25, 2014 | TGEIX vs AGEYX | |
| American Beacon Frontier Markets Income Fund | 1.56% | Feb 24, 2014 | TGEIX vs AGEPX | |
| Eaton Vance Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fu... | 1.43% | Sep 3, 2015 | TGEIX vs EIDOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TGEIX
TGEIX 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 | TGEIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | 2.08% | Sep 27, 2015 | TGEIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | 2.59% | Apr 6, 2010 | TGEIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | 2.59% | Nov 10, 2013 | TGEIX vs PYCEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | 2.61% | Apr 5, 2010 | TGEIX vs DBLEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TGEIX
TGEIX 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 | TGEIX vs DBLLX | |
| Amana Participation Fund | -2.51% | Sep 27, 2015 | TGEIX vs AMAPX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund | -2.77% | Apr 5, 2010 | TGEIX vs DBLEX | |
| DoubleLine Emerging Markets Fixed Income Fund Clas... | -2.77% | Apr 6, 2010 | TGEIX vs DLENX | |
| Payden Emerging Markets Corporate Bond Fund | -2.96% | Nov 10, 2013 | TGEIX vs PYCEX |
Other Mutual Funds from TCW
Most popular TCW mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TCW High Yield Bond Fund | High Yield Bonds | — | — | Feb 26, 1993 | TGEIX vs TGHYX | |
| TCW Total Return Bond Fund | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 67 | 0.57% | Jun 17, 1993 | TGEIX vs TGLMX | |
| TCW Core Fixed Income Fund | Intermediate Core Bond | 49 | -0.21% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGEIX vs TGCFX | |
| TCW Relative Value Mid Cap Fund | Mid Cap Value Equities | 64 | 3.04% | Oct 31, 1997 | TGEIX vs TGVOX | |
| TCW Emerging Markets Local Currency Income Fund | Emerging Markets Bonds | 82 | -3.32% | Dec 13, 2010 | TGEIX vs TGWIX | |
| TCW Relative Value Large Cap Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 50 | -2.16% | Dec 31, 1997 | TGEIX vs TGDVX | |
| TCW Global Real Estate Fund | REIT | 14 | -0.49% | Nov 27, 2014 | TGEIX vs TGREX | |
| TCW Select Equities Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 8 | -14.71% | Feb 26, 1993 | TGEIX vs TGCEX | |
| TCW Conservative Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 44 | -1.52% | Nov 15, 2006 | TGEIX vs TGPCX | |
| TCW Global Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 40 | -1.66% | Nov 29, 2011 | TGEIX vs TGGBX |
Often Compared With TGEIX
What investors most often compare with TGEIX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI Argentina ETF | Latin America Equities | 27 | 2.09% | Mar 2, 2011 | TGEIX vs ARGT | |
| TCW Strategic Income Fund Inc. | Multisector Bonds | 4 | -7.86% | — | TGEIX vs TSI |
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