EMPTX vs. EFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund (EMPTX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX).
EMPTX is managed by UBS. It was launched on May 30, 2018. EFEIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Nov 3, 2013.
Performance
EMPTX vs. EFEIX - Performance Comparison
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EMPTX vs. EFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMPTX UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | -0.19% | 43.82% | 2.51% | 8.92% | -25.38% | -9.36% | 24.79% | 14.98% | 0.55% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | -4.81% | 20.69% | 24.12% | 10.60% | -15.91% | 24.18% | -4.12% | 14.07% | -13.49% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, EMPTX achieves a -0.19% return, which is significantly higher than EFEIX's -4.81% return.
EMPTX
- 1D
- -0.94%
- 1M
- -14.50%
- YTD
- -0.19%
- 6M
- 5.92%
- 1Y
- 34.87%
- 3Y*
- 15.95%
- 5Y*
- 1.51%
- 10Y*
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EFEIX
- 1D
- -0.39%
- 1M
- -10.76%
- YTD
- -4.81%
- 6M
- -1.64%
- 1Y
- 12.63%
- 3Y*
- 15.99%
- 5Y*
- 9.66%
- 10Y*
- 6.72%
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EMPTX vs. EFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
EMPTX has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than EFEIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
EMPTX vs. EFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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EMPTX vs. EFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund (EMPTX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| EMPTX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.91 | 1.00 | +0.91 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.44 | 1.36 | +1.09 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.37 | 1.19 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.43 | 1.03 | +1.41 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.59 | 3.59 | +6.00 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| EMPTX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.91 | 1.00 | +0.91 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.08 | 1.00 | -0.92 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.62 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.31 | 0.36 | -0.05 |
Correlation
The correlation between EMPTX and EFEIX is 0.48, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
EMPTX vs. EFEIX - Dividend Comparison
EMPTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.92%, less than EFEIX's 11.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EMPTX UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund | 1.92% | 1.91% | 3.40% | 3.20% | 3.84% | 11.93% | 1.50% | 2.75% | 0.54% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | 11.96% | 11.69% | 2.15% | 2.26% | 0.17% | 1.61% | 0.96% | 1.63% | 1.44% | 0.88% | 0.38% |
Drawdowns
EMPTX vs. EFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum EMPTX drawdown since its inception was -46.03%, which is greater than EFEIX's maximum drawdown of -40.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for EMPTX and EFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| EMPTX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -46.03% | -40.50% | -5.53% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.50% | -11.62% | -2.88% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -41.73% | -20.83% | -20.90% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -40.50% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.50% | -11.62% | -2.88% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -18.72% | -12.38% | -6.34% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.87% | 3.32% | +0.55% |
Volatility
EMPTX vs. EFEIX - Volatility Comparison
UBS Emerging Markets Equity Opportunity Fund (EMPTX) has a higher volatility of 8.90% compared to Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX) at 6.28%. This indicates that EMPTX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than EFEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| EMPTX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 8.90% | 6.28% | +2.62% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 13.64% | 8.74% | +4.90% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.77% | 12.26% | +6.51% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.85% | 9.69% | +9.16% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.21% | 10.93% | +8.28% |