Virtus KAR Developing Markets Fund (VIDMX) 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 VIDMX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VIDMX
VIDMX charges 1.31% annually. There are 133 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 Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Sep 2011 | VIDMX vs FPADX | |
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | — | Jan 2016 | VIDMX vs FERGX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | — | Jul 2019 | VIDMX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | — | Dec 2015 | VIDMX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | — | May 2018 | VIDMX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VIDMX
VIDMX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 23. There are 157 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 98 | — | Nov 2021 | VIDMX vs FQEMX | |
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | VIDMX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 98 | — | Jan 2018 | VIDMX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 97 | — | Oct 2021 | VIDMX vs GMAQX | |
| LSV Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 97 | — | Jan 2019 | VIDMX vs LVAZX |
Top Performing VIDMX Alternatives (YTD)
VIDMX is at 7.50% YTD. There are 163 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 112.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 112.88% | — | Jun 1996 | VIDMX vs DEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 90.39% | — | Nov 2021 | VIDMX vs FQEMX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 67.99% | — | Jan 2018 | VIDMX vs LCSMX | |
| GMO Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 57.96% | — | Oct 2021 | VIDMX vs GMAQX | |
| Invesco EQV Emerging Markets All Cap Fd | 49.96% | — | Jan 1994 | VIDMX vs GTDDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VIDMX
VIDMX has 12.60% 1-year volatility. There are 11 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.37%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 10.37% | — | Dec 2020 | VIDMX vs BADEX | |
| Virtus KAR Emerging Markets Small-Cap Fund | 11.03% | — | Dec 2013 | VIDMX vs VIESX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | 11.32% | — | Dec 2016 | VIDMX vs GQGPX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 11.53% | — | Oct 2011 | VIDMX vs ESCIX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 11.57% | — | Jun 2006 | VIDMX vs EAEMX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VIDMX
VIDMX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.07%. There are 21 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 | VIDMX vs ESCIX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -7.89% | — | Sep 2007 | VIDMX vs WAEMX | |
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | — | Dec 2020 | VIDMX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | — | Jun 2009 | VIDMX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | — | Dec 2016 | VIDMX vs GQGPX |
Other Mutual Funds from Virtus
The 10 most viewed Virtus mutual funds shown here include AIO, SAMBX, VKSIX and span 8 categories.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opport... | Technology Equities | 36 | 30.26% | — | Oct 2019 | VIDMX vs AIO | |
| Virtus Seix Floating Rate High Income Fund | Bank Loan | 97 | 2.69% | — | Feb 2006 | VIDMX vs SAMBX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Mid Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 1 | -6.56% | — | Mar 2018 | VIDMX vs VKSIX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 4 | 3.17% | — | Oct 1996 | VIDMX vs PKSFX | |
| Virtus KAR Capital Growth Fund | Large Cap Growth Equities | 7 | 7.63% | — | Oct 1995 | VIDMX vs PSTAX | |
| Virtus KAR Mid-Cap Core Fund | Mid Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -1.15% | — | Jun 2009 | VIDMX vs VIMCX | |
| The Merger Fund | Event Driven | 97 | 0.99% | — | Jan 1989 | VIDMX vs MERFX | |
| Virtus Duff & Phelps Real Estate Securities Fund | REIT | 12 | 11.63% | — | Mar 1995 | VIDMX vs PHRAX | |
| Virtus Tactical Allocation Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 5 | 1.80% | — | Sep 1940 | VIDMX vs NAINX | |
| Virtus KAR Small-Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 0 | -8.50% | — | Jun 2006 | VIDMX vs PXSGX |
Often Compared With VIDMX
Investors most often compare VIDMX with VEA, EFA, VINIX. These 14 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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