The Taiwan Fund Inc. (TWN) Alternatives
The Taiwan Fund Inc. (TWN) belongs to the Asia Pacific Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with TWN. 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 TWN
TWN charges 0.00% annually. Among mutual funds in the Asia Pacific Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among TWN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund | 0.02% | Mar 27, 2007 | TWN vs IAE | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | 0.08% | May 15, 2000 | TWN vs VPKIX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.10% | Aug 13, 2001 | TWN vs VPADX | |
| DFA Asia Pacific Small Company | 0.42% | Jan 4, 1993 | TWN vs DFRSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class Z | 0.81% | Oct 2, 2018 | TWN vs FIQPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to TWN
Among mutual funds in the Asia Pacific Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Veritas Asia Pacific Fund | 93 | May 31, 1984 | TWN vs MGSEX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 87 | Aug 13, 2001 | TWN vs VPADX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | 87 | May 15, 2000 | TWN vs VPKIX | |
| Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund | 85 | Mar 27, 2007 | TWN vs IAE | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class I | 84 | Jun 15, 1999 | TWN vs FERIX |
Top Performing TWN Alternatives (YTD)
TWN alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthews Asia Innovators Fund | 6.71% | Dec 26, 1999 | TWN vs MATFX | |
| AMG Veritas Asia Pacific Fund | 5.27% | May 31, 1984 | TWN vs MGSEX | |
| Matthews Asia ESG Fund | 4.69% | Apr 29, 2015 | TWN vs MASGX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | 4.37% | May 15, 2000 | TWN vs VPKIX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | 4.34% | Aug 13, 2001 | TWN vs VPADX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to TWN
TWN alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Greater India Fund | 14.21% | May 1, 1994 | TWN vs ETGIX | |
| ALPS/Kotak India ESG Fund | 14.65% | Feb 13, 2011 | TWN vs INDAX | |
| Matthews India Fund | 15.66% | Oct 30, 2005 | TWN vs MINDX | |
| Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund | 16.54% | Nov 2, 1997 | TWN vs ASIAX | |
| Wasatch Emerging India Fund | 16.81% | Apr 25, 2011 | TWN vs WAINX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to TWN
TWN alternatives from the Asia Pacific Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco EQV Asia Pacific Equity Fund | -11.73% | Nov 2, 1997 | TWN vs ASIAX | |
| Voya Asia Pacific High Dividend Equity Income Fund | -12.86% | Mar 27, 2007 | TWN vs IAE | |
| Fidelity Pacific Basin Fund | -13.21% | Oct 1, 1986 | TWN vs FPBFX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Institutional Sh... | -13.40% | May 15, 2000 | TWN vs VPKIX | |
| Vanguard Pacific Stock Index Fund Admiral Shares | -13.41% | Aug 13, 2001 | TWN vs VPADX |
Often Compared With TWN
What investors most often compare with TWN, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Taiwan ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 93 | 11.63% | Jun 20, 2000 | TWN vs EWT | |
| DFA World ex U.S. Value Portfolio Fund | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 91 | 2.43% | Aug 22, 2010 | TWN vs DFWVX | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | TWN vs VOO | |
| Franklin FTSE Taiwan ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 94 | 11.95% | Nov 2, 2017 | TWN vs FLTW | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 55 | -1.77% | Dec 19, 2013 | TWN vs VIG | |
| Fidelity Select Semiconductors Portfolio | Technology Equities | 94 | 0.00% | Jul 29, 1985 | TWN vs FSELX | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | TWN vs SOXX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class A | Asia Pacific Equities | 83 | 0.84% | Mar 25, 1994 | TWN vs FEAAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Asia Fund Class M | Asia Pacific Equities | 83 | 0.77% | Jun 15, 1999 | TWN vs FEATX |
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