Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) Alternatives
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) 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 DFAI. 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 DFAI
DFAI charges 0.18% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFAI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | Jun 24, 2008 | DFAI vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | Feb 27, 2012 | DFAI vs SPGM | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | Nov 25, 2014 | DFAI vs NZAC | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | 0.18% | Feb 8, 2022 | DFAI vs WRND | |
| iShares Global Equity Factor ETF | 0.20% | Apr 28, 2005 | DFAI vs GLOF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFAI
Among ETFs in the Global 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 97 | Jun 11, 2007 | DFAI vs IDV | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2013 | DFAI vs FYLD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | DFAI vs UFO | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 96 | Nov 21, 2007 | DFAI vs FGD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | Jan 16, 2018 | DFAI vs WLDR |
Top Performing DFAI Alternatives (YTD)
DFAI alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Kinetics Inflation Beneficiaries ETF | 17.28% | Jan 11, 2021 | DFAI vs INFL | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | DFAI vs UFO | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 15.22% | Dec 3, 2013 | DFAI vs FYLD | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 8.40% | Jun 11, 2007 | DFAI vs IDV | |
| Invesco International Developed Dynamic Multifacto... | 7.24% | Feb 24, 2021 | DFAI vs IMFL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFAI
DFAI alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.82% | May 31, 2022 | DFAI vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 7.83% | Apr 25, 2012 | DFAI vs INKM | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.29% | Sep 12, 2025 | DFAI vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 11.99% | Sep 17, 2012 | DFAI vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | DFAI vs WDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFAI
DFAI alternatives from the Global Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -5.76% | Apr 25, 2012 | DFAI vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | -8.32% | Sep 17, 2012 | DFAI vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | DFAI vs WDIV | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -8.83% | Sep 15, 2005 | DFAI vs PID | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Equity ETF | -9.50% | Mar 15, 2022 | DFAI vs GSWO |
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