FEMKX vs. VMMSX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity Emerging Markets (FEMKX) and Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund (VMMSX).
FEMKX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Nov 1, 1990. VMMSX is managed by Vanguard. It was launched on Jun 27, 2011.
Performance
FEMKX vs. VMMSX - Performance Comparison
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FEMKX vs. VMMSX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FEMKX Fidelity Emerging Markets | -2.45% | 31.02% | 7.12% | 15.16% | -27.48% | 1.25% | 32.56% | 33.67% | -18.03% | 46.92% |
VMMSX Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund | 0.57% | 35.68% | 5.91% | 10.58% | -18.15% | -1.40% | 15.79% | 21.42% | -12.53% | 32.01% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FEMKX achieves a -2.45% return, which is significantly lower than VMMSX's 0.57% return. Over the past 10 years, FEMKX has outperformed VMMSX with an annualized return of 9.57%, while VMMSX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.74% annualized return.
FEMKX
- 1D
- -0.90%
- 1M
- -11.42%
- YTD
- -2.45%
- 6M
- 1.51%
- 1Y
- 29.35%
- 3Y*
- 13.32%
- 5Y*
- 2.59%
- 10Y*
- 9.57%
VMMSX
- 1D
- -1.12%
- 1M
- -12.19%
- YTD
- 0.57%
- 6M
- 5.25%
- 1Y
- 29.49%
- 3Y*
- 14.96%
- 5Y*
- 4.13%
- 10Y*
- 8.74%
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FEMKX vs. VMMSX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FEMKX has a 0.88% expense ratio, which is higher than VMMSX's 0.84% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FEMKX vs. VMMSX — Risk / Return Rank
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FEMKX vs. VMMSX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity Emerging Markets (FEMKX) and Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund (VMMSX). 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.
| FEMKX | VMMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.48 | 1.64 | -0.15 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.03 | 2.16 | -0.13 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.32 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.01 | 1.97 | +0.04 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.64 | 7.99 | -0.34 |
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
| FEMKX | VMMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.48 | 1.64 | -0.15 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.14 | 0.24 | -0.10 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.52 | 0.48 | +0.04 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.29 | 0.26 | +0.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between FEMKX and VMMSX is 0.93, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
FEMKX vs. VMMSX - Dividend Comparison
FEMKX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 0.05%, less than VMMSX's 2.30% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FEMKX Fidelity Emerging Markets | 0.05% | 0.05% | 0.65% | 1.11% | 0.77% | 6.00% | 1.39% | 1.71% | 0.83% | 0.08% | 0.67% | 0.51% |
VMMSX Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund | 2.30% | 2.32% | 3.33% | 3.05% | 3.71% | 6.80% | 1.04% | 2.04% | 2.53% | 1.54% | 1.44% | 1.87% |
Drawdowns
FEMKX vs. VMMSX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FEMKX drawdown since its inception was -71.14%, which is greater than VMMSX's maximum drawdown of -39.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FEMKX and VMMSX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FEMKX | VMMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -71.14% | -39.28% | -31.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.00% | -13.46% | +0.46% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -40.88% | -37.39% | -3.49% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -43.24% | -38.82% | -4.42% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -13.00% | -13.46% | +0.46% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -26.06% | -13.53% | -12.53% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.42% | 3.32% | +0.10% |
Volatility
FEMKX vs. VMMSX - Volatility Comparison
Fidelity Emerging Markets (FEMKX) has a higher volatility of 9.18% compared to Vanguard Emerging Markets Select Stock Fund (VMMSX) at 8.14%. This indicates that FEMKX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than VMMSX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FEMKX | VMMSX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 9.18% | 8.14% | +1.04% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 14.16% | 12.78% | +1.38% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 19.32% | 17.75% | +1.57% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 18.46% | 17.52% | +0.94% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.41% | 18.27% | +0.14% |