Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ETF (DEXC) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DEXC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DEXC
DEXC charges 0.43% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 165.70B | Oct 2012 | DEXC vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 851.97M | May 2023 | DEXC vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 10.16M | Sep 2024 | DEXC vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 63.00M | Jun 2016 | DEXC vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | DEXC vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DEXC
DEXC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 82. There are 10 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 94 | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | DEXC vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 90 | 35.39M | Mar 2023 | DEXC vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 90 | 2.93B | May 2019 | DEXC vs FRDM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 89 | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | DEXC vs STXE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 88 | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | DEXC vs HEEM |
Top Performing DEXC Alternatives (YTD)
DEXC is at 33.63% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 77.86%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 77.86% | 658.42M | Sep 2024 | DEXC vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 48.98% | 130.92M | Oct 2023 | DEXC vs FTHF | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 45.49% | 48.02M | Sep 2023 | DEXC vs EMSF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 44.03% | 151.08M | Jan 2023 | DEXC vs STXE | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 39.87% | 2.93B | May 2019 | DEXC vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DEXC
DEXC has 23.74% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 15.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 15.09% | 80.36M | Sep 2022 | DEXC vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.84% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | DEXC vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.88% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | DEXC vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 18.05% | 10.16M | Sep 2024 | DEXC vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 18.30% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | DEXC vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DEXC
DEXC has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.86%. There are 10 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 254.79M | Oct 2017 | DEXC vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.84B | Oct 2007 | DEXC vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | DEXC vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 296.41M | Sep 2014 | DEXC vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 390.89M | Aug 2011 | DEXC vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from Dimensional Fund Advisors
The 2 most viewed Dimensional Fund Advisors ETFs shown here include DXIV, DFMC and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $219M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 57 | 7.60% | 164.90M | Sep 2024 | DEXC vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional US Micro Cap Portfolio ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 218.99M | Mar 2026 | DEXC vs DFMC |
Often Compared With DEXC
Investors most often compare DEXC with DFEV, PEMX, AVXC. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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