Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX) Alternatives
Wasatch Emerging Markets Select Fund (WAESX) 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 WAESX. 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 WAESX
WAESX charges 1.32% annually. Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WAESX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Jan 4, 2016 | WAESX vs FERGX | |
| Fidelity Emerging Markets Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 8, 2011 | WAESX vs FPADX | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Equity (IU) Fund Adv... | 0.17% | Jul 31, 2019 | WAESX vs FCEEX | |
| State Street Emerging Markets Equity Index Fund | 0.17% | Dec 17, 2015 | WAESX vs SSKEX | |
| UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 0.19% | May 30, 2018 | WAESX vs EMPTX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WAESX
Among mutual funds in the Emerging Markets Diversified 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 97 | Jun 9, 1996 | WAESX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 96 | Jan 9, 2018 | WAESX vs LCSMX | |
| Lazard Emerging Markets Equity Portfolio | 96 | Jul 14, 1994 | WAESX vs LZEMX | |
| Brandes Emerging Markets Fund | 96 | Jan 30, 2011 | WAESX vs BEMIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 95 | Nov 21, 2021 | WAESX vs FQEMX |
Top Performing WAESX Alternatives (YTD)
WAESX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delaware Emerging Markets Fund | 13.36% | Jun 9, 1996 | WAESX vs DEMIX | |
| Martin Currie SMA-Shares Series EM Fund | 9.17% | Jan 9, 2018 | WAESX vs LCSMX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity Fund | 8.91% | Oct 3, 2011 | WAESX vs ESCIX | |
| Franklin Templeton SMACS: Series EM | 8.67% | Nov 21, 2021 | WAESX vs FQEMX | |
| Cullen Emerging Markets High Dividend Fund | 6.79% | Aug 30, 2012 | WAESX vs CEMFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WAESX
WAESX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | 10.20% | Dec 20, 2020 | WAESX vs BADEX | |
| Harding Loevner Frontier Emerging Markets Fund | 11.89% | May 26, 2008 | WAESX vs HLFMX | |
| Parametric Emerging Markets Fund | 12.06% | Jun 29, 2006 | WAESX vs EAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | 12.26% | Jun 29, 1998 | WAESX vs EITEX | |
| Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 12.26% | Nov 3, 2013 | WAESX vs EFEIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WAESX
WAESX alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BlackRock Defensive Advantage Emerging Markets Fun... | -8.89% | Dec 20, 2020 | WAESX vs BADEX | |
| The Cook & Bynum Fund | -8.95% | Jun 30, 2009 | WAESX vs COBYX | |
| GQG Partners Emerging Markets Equity Fund | -9.12% | Dec 27, 2016 | WAESX vs GQGPX | |
| Wasatch Emerging Markets Small Cap Fund | -9.38% | Sep 30, 2007 | WAESX vs WAEMX | |
| Parametric Tax-Managed Emerging Markets Fund | -9.88% | Jun 29, 1998 | WAESX vs EITEX |
Other Mutual Funds from Wasatch
Most popular Wasatch mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wasatch Core Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 2 | -8.56% | Dec 8, 1986 | WAESX vs WGROX | |
| Wasatch Emerging India Fund | Asia Pacific Equities | 0 | -20.19% | Apr 25, 2011 | WAESX vs WAINX | |
| Wasatch Ultra Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 5 | -12.13% | Aug 17, 1992 | WAESX vs WAMCX | |
| Wasatch Micro Cap Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 39 | -6.11% | Jun 19, 1995 | WAESX vs WMICX | |
| Wasatch Small Cap Growth Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 3 | -10.54% | Dec 8, 1986 | WAESX vs WAAEX | |
| Wasatch Micro Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Growth Equities | 34 | -4.87% | Jul 28, 2003 | WAESX vs WAMVX | |
| Wasatch Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 10 | -1.67% | Dec 17, 1997 | WAESX vs WMCVX | |
| Wasatch Global Value Fund Investor Class Shares | Global Equities | 92 | 6.04% | Sep 25, 1996 | WAESX vs FMIEX | |
| Wasatch Frontier Emerging Small Countries Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 3 | -5.83% | Jan 30, 2012 | WAESX vs WAFMX | |
| Wasatch International Growth Fund | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 5 | -10.44% | Jun 27, 2002 | WAESX vs WAIGX |
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