UMEMX vs. EFEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about Columbia Emerging Markets Fund (UMEMX) and Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX).
UMEMX is managed by Columbia. It was launched on Jan 1, 1998. EFEIX is managed by Ashmore. It was launched on Nov 3, 2013.
Performance
UMEMX vs. EFEIX - Performance Comparison
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UMEMX vs. EFEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UMEMX Columbia Emerging Markets Fund | 1.28% | 31.14% | 6.68% | 8.89% | -33.02% | -7.30% | 33.83% | 31.11% | -21.27% | 46.95% |
EFEIX Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund | -4.81% | 20.69% | 24.12% | 10.60% | -15.91% | 24.18% | -4.12% | 14.07% | -18.04% | 19.28% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, UMEMX achieves a 1.28% return, which is significantly higher than EFEIX's -4.81% return. Over the past 10 years, UMEMX has outperformed EFEIX with an annualized return of 7.22%, while EFEIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.72% annualized return.
UMEMX
- 1D
- -1.19%
- 1M
- -13.15%
- YTD
- 1.28%
- 6M
- 4.74%
- 1Y
- 31.52%
- 3Y*
- 14.46%
- 5Y*
- -1.21%
- 10Y*
- 7.22%
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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UMEMX vs. EFEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
UMEMX has a 1.20% expense ratio, which is lower than EFEIX's 1.52% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
UMEMX vs. EFEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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UMEMX vs. EFEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Columbia Emerging Markets Fund (UMEMX) 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.
| UMEMX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.50 | 1.00 | +0.50 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.98 | 1.36 | +0.62 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.19 | +0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.95 | 1.03 | +0.93 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.73 | 3.59 | +4.14 |
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
| UMEMX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.50 | 1.00 | +0.50 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | -0.06 | 1.00 | -1.06 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.37 | 0.62 | -0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.28 | 0.36 | -0.08 |
Correlation
The correlation between UMEMX and EFEIX is 0.52, 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
UMEMX vs. EFEIX - Dividend Comparison
UMEMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.88%, less than EFEIX's 11.96% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UMEMX Columbia Emerging Markets Fund | 4.88% | 4.94% | 1.29% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.56% | 1.15% | 0.33% | 0.12% | 0.33% | 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
UMEMX vs. EFEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum UMEMX drawdown since its inception was -67.58%, which is greater than EFEIX's maximum drawdown of -40.50%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UMEMX and EFEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| UMEMX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -67.58% | -40.50% | -27.08% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.32% | -11.62% | -2.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.26% | -20.83% | -28.43% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.61% | -40.50% | -11.11% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -15.90% | -11.62% | -4.28% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -21.57% | -12.38% | -9.19% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.62% | 3.32% | +0.30% |
Volatility
UMEMX vs. EFEIX - Volatility Comparison
Columbia Emerging Markets Fund (UMEMX) has a higher volatility of 10.55% compared to Ashmore Emerging Markets Frontier Equity Fund (EFEIX) at 6.28%. This indicates that UMEMX'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
| UMEMX | EFEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 10.55% | 6.28% | +4.27% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 15.86% | 8.74% | +7.12% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 20.58% | 12.26% | +8.32% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 19.45% | 9.69% | +9.76% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 19.80% | 10.93% | +8.87% |