Defined Duration 20 ETF (DDXX) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DDXX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DDXX
DDXX charges 0.25% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | DDXX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | DDXX vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.84B | Feb 2012 | DDXX vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | DDXX vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 192.94M | Nov 2014 | DDXX vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DDXX
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 93 | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | DDXX vs FYLD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 92 | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | DDXX vs WLDR | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 90 | 394.74M | Jun 2023 | DDXX vs AVGV | |
| Altrius Global Dividend ETF | 87 | 16.88M | Sep 2022 | DDXX vs DIVD | |
| Tweedy, Browne Insider + Value ETF | 86 | 314.33M | Dec 2024 | DDXX vs COPY |
Top Performing DDXX Alternatives (YTD)
DDXX is at 11.06% YTD. There are 54 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 35.68%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Electrification Supercycle ETF | 35.68% | 64.26M | Oct 2025 | DDXX vs POW | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 30.34% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | DDXX vs VOLT | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 25.05% | 89.32M | Jan 2018 | DDXX vs WLDR | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 23.84% | 3.13B | Mar 2023 | DDXX vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 21.13% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | DDXX vs NXTE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DDXX
DDXX has 14.12% 1-year volatility. There are 48 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.70%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.70% | 236.11M | May 2022 | DDXX vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.00% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | DDXX vs INKM | |
| iShares MSCI Global Min Vol Factor ETF | 8.05% | 3.27B | Oct 2011 | DDXX vs ACWV | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.48% | 1.71B | Sep 2025 | DDXX vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.64% | 89.41M | Sep 2012 | DDXX vs VEGA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DDXX
Among 91 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | DDXX vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 71.86M | Apr 2012 | DDXX vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | DDXX vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.67% | 665.65M | Dec 2013 | DDXX vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.67M | May 2019 | DDXX vs HERD |
Other ETFs from Discipline Funds
The 2 most viewed Discipline Funds ETFs shown here include DDX, DDV and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $66M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Defined Duration 10 ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 77 | 5.00% | 65.55M | Sep 2021 | DDXX vs DDX | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Short-Term Bond | — | 2.37% | — | Nov 2025 | DDXX vs DDV |
Often Compared With DDXX
Investors most often compare DDXX with UFO, DRIV, INFL. These 12 comparison targets span 3 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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