Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) Alternatives
Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFAS. 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 DFAS
DFAS charges 0.34% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFAS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | Jun 28, 2004 | DFAS vs ISCB | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.05% | Jul 8, 2013 | DFAS vs SPSM | |
| Vanguard Extended Market ETF | 0.06% | Dec 27, 2001 | DFAS vs VXF | |
| iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF | 0.06% | May 22, 2000 | DFAS vs IJR | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.09% | Nov 16, 2020 | DFAS vs BBSC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFAS
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Blend 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 Microcap ETF | 87 | Aug 12, 2005 | DFAS vs IWC | |
| Invesco NASDAQ Future Gen 200 ETF | 84 | Oct 13, 2022 | DFAS vs QQQS | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Select MicroCap Index Fund | 83 | Sep 27, 2005 | DFAS vs FDM | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 81 | May 8, 2007 | DFAS vs FYX | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap ETF | 76 | Dec 20, 2007 | DFAS vs FESM |
Top Performing DFAS Alternatives (YTD)
DFAS alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Dividend Fund | 7.74% | Jun 16, 2006 | DFAS vs DES | |
| Opus Small Cap Value Plus ETF | 6.67% | Jul 18, 2018 | DFAS vs OSCV | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | 6.03% | Jul 8, 2015 | DFAS vs CSB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 5.67% | May 8, 2007 | DFAS vs FYX | |
| Overlay Shares Small Cap Equity ETF | 4.70% | Sep 30, 2019 | DFAS vs OVS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFAS
DFAS alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | 9.68% | Jul 14, 2015 | DFAS vs ALTY | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 13.63% | Apr 6, 2020 | DFAS vs HSMV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 16.27% | Feb 5, 2015 | DFAS vs REGL | |
| Virtus Private Credit Strategy ETF | 16.60% | Feb 7, 2019 | DFAS vs VPC | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.64% | May 11, 2020 | DFAS vs SIXS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFAS
DFAS alternatives from the Small Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Alternative Income ETF | -8.52% | Jul 14, 2015 | DFAS vs ALTY | |
| Invesco Russell 1000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -10.00% | Nov 8, 2017 | DFAS vs OMFL | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | -10.57% | Apr 6, 2020 | DFAS vs HSMV | |
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dividend Growers ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | DFAS vs SMDV | |
| ProShares S&P MidCap 400 Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -10.94% | Feb 5, 2015 | DFAS vs REGL |
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