Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) Alternatives
Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFAC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFAC
DFAC charges 0.19% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFAC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | DFAC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | DFAC vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | DFAC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | DFAC vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | DFAC vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFAC
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | DFAC vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | DFAC vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | DFAC vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | DFAC vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | DFAC vs IOO |
Top Performing DFAC Alternatives (YTD)
DFAC alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | DFAC vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | DFAC vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | DFAC vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | DFAC vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | DFAC vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFAC
DFAC alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | DFAC vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | DFAC vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | DFAC vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | DFAC vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | DFAC vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFAC
DFAC alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | DFAC vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | DFAC vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | DFAC vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | DFAC vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | DFAC vs ACSI |
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