Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (DFAR) Alternatives
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (DFAR) belongs to the REIT category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFAR. 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 DFAR
DFAR charges 0.19% annually. Among ETFs in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFAR alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab US REIT ETF | 0.07% | Jan 13, 2011 | DFAR vs SCHH | |
| iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF | 0.08% | May 4, 2007 | DFAR vs USRT | |
| Fidelity MSCI Real Estate Index ETF | 0.08% | Feb 2, 2015 | DFAR vs FREL | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 0.10% | Oct 1, 2013 | DFAR vs HAUZ | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders MSCI US REIT ETF | 0.11% | Jun 15, 2018 | DFAR vs BBRE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFAR
Among ETFs in the REIT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 92 | Oct 27, 2020 | DFAR vs DTCR | |
| WisdomTree New Economy Real Estate ETF | 69 | Jun 5, 2007 | DFAR vs WTRE | |
| iShares International Developed Real Estate ETF | 61 | Nov 12, 2007 | DFAR vs IFGL | |
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 61 | Feb 7, 2019 | DFAR vs VRAI | |
| Xtrackers International Real Estate ETF | 57 | Oct 1, 2013 | DFAR vs HAUZ |
Top Performing DFAR Alternatives (YTD)
DFAR alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Real Asset Income ETF | 17.47% | Feb 7, 2019 | DFAR vs VRAI | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | 13.55% | Oct 27, 2020 | DFAR vs DTCR | |
| Pacer Benchmark Data & Infrastructure Real Estate ... | 9.80% | May 15, 2018 | DFAR vs SRVR | |
| NETLease Corporate Real Estate ETF | 5.36% | Mar 22, 2019 | DFAR vs NETL | |
| ALPS Active REIT ETF | 4.77% | Feb 24, 2021 | DFAR vs REIT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFAR
DFAR alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | 8.61% | Feb 7, 2017 | DFAR vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | 12.88% | May 9, 2023 | DFAR vs IQRA | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | 13.30% | Sep 24, 2020 | DFAR vs BLDG | |
| SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF | 14.05% | Dec 15, 2006 | DFAR vs RWX | |
| Global X SuperDividend REIT ETF | 14.10% | Mar 17, 2015 | DFAR vs SRET |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFAR
DFAR alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InfraCap REIT Preferred ETF | -6.57% | Feb 7, 2017 | DFAR vs PFFR | |
| IQ CBRE Real Assets ETF | -9.78% | May 9, 2023 | DFAR vs IQRA | |
| Avantis Real Estate ETF | -10.63% | Sep 29, 2021 | DFAR vs AVRE | |
| Cambria Global Real Estate ETF | -10.80% | Sep 24, 2020 | DFAR vs BLDG | |
| Principal Real Estate Active Opportunities ETF | -10.82% | May 18, 2022 | DFAR vs BYRE |
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