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 15 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% | 629.30B | Jan 2011 | DDXX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 90.20B | Jun 2008 | DDXX vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.66B | Feb 2012 | DDXX vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.64B | Jun 2024 | DDXX vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 195.26M | Nov 2014 | DDXX vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DDXX
Among 84 ETFs in the Global Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 94 | 84.68M | Jan 2018 | DDXX vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 93 | 623.20M | Dec 2013 | DDXX vs FYLD | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 92 | 477.05M | Apr 2018 | DDXX vs DRIV | |
| Procure Space ETF | 88 | 144.60M | Apr 2019 | DDXX vs UFO | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 87 | 2.84B | Mar 2023 | DDXX vs FWD |
Top Performing DDXX Alternatives (YTD)
DDXX is at 11.41% YTD. There are 48 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 49.39%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Space ETF | 49.39% | 144.60M | Apr 2019 | DDXX vs UFO | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 42.27% | 477.05M | Apr 2018 | DDXX vs DRIV | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 40.11% | 2.84B | Mar 2023 | DDXX vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 36.11% | 45.88M | Sep 2022 | DDXX vs NXTE | |
| SPDR S&P Kensho Smart Mobility ETF | 31.10% | 23.10M | Dec 2017 | DDXX vs HAIL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DDXX
DDXX has 13.89% 1-year volatility. There are 53 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.77% | 236.11M | May 2022 | DDXX vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 5.95% | 75.34M | Apr 2012 | DDXX vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.06% | 86.14M | Sep 2012 | DDXX vs VEGA | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.49% | 1.72B | Sep 2025 | DDXX vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.70% | 939.34M | Sep 2005 | DDXX vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DDXX
Among 84 ETFs in the Global Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -4.55%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 75.34M | Apr 2012 | DDXX vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | DDXX vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.44% | 623.20M | Dec 2013 | DDXX vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 99.48M | May 2019 | DDXX vs HERD | |
| WBI BullBear Value 3000 ETF | -6.60% | 26.54M | Aug 2014 | DDXX vs WBIF |
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 | 70 | 4.86% | 65.55M | Sep 2021 | DDXX vs DDX | |
| Defined Duration 5 ETF | Intermediate Core Bond, Short-Term Bond | — | 2.23% | — | Nov 2025 | DDXX vs DDV |
Often Compared With DDXX
Investors most often compare DDXX with INFL, IDV, GXTG. These 6 comparison targets span 2 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | Global Equities | 45 | 17.21% | 1.59B | Jan 2021 | DDXX vs INFL | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 83 | 12.32% | 8.61B | Jun 2007 | DDXX vs IDV | |
| Global X Thematic Growth ETF | Global Equities | 23 | 25.21% | 15.69M | Oct 2019 | DDXX vs GXTG | |
| Global X SuperDividend ETF | Global Equities, Dividend | 61 | 5.97% | 1.25B | Jun 2011 | DDXX vs SDIV | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | Global Equities | 82 | 12.26% | 8.95B | Dec 2000 | DDXX vs IOO | |
| Avantis ALL Equity Markets Value ETF | Global Equities | 84 | 16.99% | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | DDXX vs AVGV |
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