Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund (VMMSX) 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 VMMSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VMMSX
VMMSX charges 0.84% annually. There are 11 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 Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | VMMSX vs FHKFX | |
| Fidelity Series Emerging Markets Opportunities Fun... | 0.01% | — | Dec 2008 | VMMSX vs FEMSX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Index Fund Institutional... | 0.08% | 162.80B | Dec 2010 | VMMSX vs VEMRX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Institu... | 0.10% | — | Jun 2000 | VMMSX vs VEMIX | |
| Vanguard Emerging Markets Stock Index Fund Admiral... | 0.13% | 162.80B | Jun 2006 | VMMSX vs VEMAX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VMMSX
VMMSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 75. There are 27 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 | VMMSX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 98 | — | Jun 1996 | VMMSX vs DEMCX | |
| William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fun... | 96 | — | Jul 2022 | VMMSX vs WXCIX | |
| JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class R6 | 92 | — | Dec 2013 | VMMSX vs JEMWX | |
| JPMorgan Emerging Markets Equity Fund Class I | 92 | — | — | VMMSX vs JEMSX |
Top Performing VMMSX Alternatives (YTD)
VMMSX is at 18.63% YTD. There are 29 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 144.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class A | 144.86% | — | Jun 1996 | VMMSX vs DEMAX | |
| Nomura Emerging Markets Fund Class C | 143.99% | — | Jun 1996 | VMMSX vs DEMCX | |
| William Blair Emerging Markets ex China Growth Fun... | 59.62% | — | Jul 2022 | VMMSX vs WXCIX | |
| Calamos Evolving World Growth Fund Class I | 51.83% | — | — | VMMSX vs CNWIX | |
| Templeton Emerging Markets Fund | 38.50% | — | Feb 1987 | VMMSX vs EMF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VMMSX
VMMSX has 17.89% 1-year volatility. There are 17 mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.75%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Low Volatility Index... | 10.75% | — | Jan 2019 | VMMSX vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | 11.55% | — | — | VMMSX vs GQGIX | |
| Seafarer Overseas Value Fund Institutional Class | 12.92% | — | May 2016 | VMMSX vs SIVLX | |
| Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity Index F... | 13.82% | — | Jan 2008 | VMMSX vs SFENX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | 14.11% | — | Nov 2011 | VMMSX vs FEDTX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VMMSX
VMMSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.46%. There are 28 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 | VMMSX vs FGKPX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund Institut... | -9.11% | — | — | VMMSX vs GQGIX | |
| Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Equity Index F... | -9.45% | — | Jan 2008 | VMMSX vs SFENX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Discovery Fund | -9.54% | — | Nov 2011 | VMMSX vs FEDDX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Emerging Markets Discovery Fund C... | -9.55% | — | Oct 2018 | VMMSX vs FIQGX |
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Often Compared With VMMSX
Investors most often compare VMMSX with AVEM, FEMKX, VAIGX. These 19 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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