FEMDX vs. VTABX
Compare and contrast key facts about Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX) and Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTABX).
FEMDX is managed by Franklin Templeton. It was launched on May 23, 2006. VTABX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on May 31, 2013.
Performance
FEMDX vs. VTABX - Performance Comparison
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FEMDX vs. VTABX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FEMDX Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund | 0.72% | 15.69% | 11.83% | 15.47% | -8.87% | 1.58% | 3.93% | 9.92% | -1.19% | 11.68% |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | -0.45% | 2.96% | 3.92% | 8.77% | -12.92% | -2.22% | 4.54% | 8.83% | 2.97% | 2.39% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FEMDX achieves a 0.72% return, which is significantly higher than VTABX's -0.45% return. Over the past 10 years, FEMDX has outperformed VTABX with an annualized return of 6.72%, while VTABX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.79% annualized return.
FEMDX
- 1D
- 0.32%
- 1M
- -2.55%
- YTD
- 0.72%
- 6M
- 5.19%
- 1Y
- 14.05%
- 3Y*
- 13.77%
- 5Y*
- 7.18%
- 10Y*
- 6.72%
VTABX
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- -1.99%
- YTD
- -0.45%
- 6M
- 0.01%
- 1Y
- 2.44%
- 3Y*
- 3.81%
- 5Y*
- 0.15%
- 10Y*
- 1.79%
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FEMDX vs. VTABX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FEMDX has a 1.00% expense ratio, which is higher than VTABX's 0.11% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FEMDX vs. VTABX — Risk / Return Rank
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FEMDX vs. VTABX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX) and Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTABX). 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.
| FEMDX | VTABX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.93 | 0.89 | +2.04 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.87 | 1.23 | +2.63 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.66 | 1.16 | +0.50 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.15 | 0.94 | +2.21 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.81 | 3.89 | +9.92 |
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
| FEMDX | VTABX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.93 | 0.89 | +2.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.13 | 0.03 | +1.09 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.14 | 0.50 | +0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.96 | 0.73 | +0.24 |
Correlation
The correlation between FEMDX and VTABX is 0.16, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
FEMDX vs. VTABX - Dividend Comparison
FEMDX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.44%, more than VTABX's 4.21% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FEMDX Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund | 6.44% | 6.49% | 4.65% | 3.12% | 9.31% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.29% | 8.06% | 4.29% | 0.69% | 6.04% |
VTABX Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares | 4.21% | 4.36% | 4.33% | 4.39% | 1.48% | 3.70% | 1.08% | 4.28% | 3.00% | 2.23% | 1.80% | 1.64% |
Drawdowns
FEMDX vs. VTABX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FEMDX drawdown since its inception was -36.14%, which is greater than VTABX's maximum drawdown of -16.16%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FEMDX and VTABX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FEMDX | VTABX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.14% | -16.16% | -19.98% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -4.26% | -2.90% | -1.36% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.93% | -15.81% | -4.12% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -19.93% | -16.16% | -3.77% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.23% | -2.29% | -0.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.79% | -3.06% | -1.73% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 0.70% | +0.29% |
Volatility
FEMDX vs. VTABX - Volatility Comparison
Franklin Emerging Market Debt Opportunities Fund (FEMDX) has a higher volatility of 2.07% compared to Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund Admiral Shares (VTABX) at 1.46%. This indicates that FEMDX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VTABX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FEMDX | VTABX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 2.07% | 1.46% | +0.61% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 3.06% | 2.03% | +1.03% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 4.88% | 3.06% | +1.82% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 6.39% | 4.39% | +2.00% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 5.89% | 3.58% | +2.31% |