Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institutional Shares (VEMIX) belongs to the Emerging Markets Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with VEMIX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VEMIX
VEMIX charges 0.10% annually. There are 3 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | — | Dec 2008 | VEMIX vs FEMSX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VEMIX vs FHKFX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional... | 0.08% | 159.90B | Dec 2010 | VEMIX vs VEMRX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral... | 0.14% | 159.90B | Jun 2006 | VEMIX vs VEMAX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 0.23% | — | Jan 2019 | VEMIX vs FGKPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VEMIX
VEMIX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 53. There are 35 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 98.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | VEMIX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | VEMIX vs DEMCX | |
| William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fun... | 95 | — | Jul 2022 | VEMIX vs WXCIX | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund | 95 | — | Feb 1987 | VEMIX vs EMF | |
| Fidelity Advisor Focused Emerging Markets Fund Cla... | 94 | — | Mar 2004 | VEMIX vs FIMKX |
Top Performing VEMIX Alternatives (YTD)
VEMIX is at 12.23% YTD. There are 34 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 107.50%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 107.50% | — | Jun 1996 | VEMIX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 106.86% | — | Jun 1996 | VEMIX vs DEMCX | |
| William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fun... | 52.50% | — | Jul 2022 | VEMIX vs WXCIX | |
| Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund Class I | 49.35% | — | — | VEMIX vs CNWIX | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund | 43.93% | — | Feb 1987 | VEMIX vs EMF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VEMIX
VEMIX has 14.27% 1-year volatility. There are 10 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 9.66% | — | Jan 2019 | VEMIX vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 11.32% | — | — | VEMIX vs GQGIX | |
| Seafarer Overseas Value Fund Institutional Class | 12.05% | — | May 2016 | VEMIX vs SIVLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 13.19% | — | Nov 2011 | VEMIX vs FEDIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 13.19% | — | Nov 2011 | VEMIX vs FEDTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VEMIX
VEMIX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.05%. There are 11 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | -6.93% | — | Jan 2019 | VEMIX vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | -9.11% | — | — | VEMIX vs GQGIX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | -9.54% | — | Nov 2011 | VEMIX vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.55% | — | Oct 2018 | VEMIX vs FIQGX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.58% | — | Nov 2011 | VEMIX vs FEDIX |
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Often Compared With VEMIX
Investors most often compare VEMIX with VTPSX, VTSNX, VDIPX. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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