Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT) Alternatives
Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFAT. 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 DFAT
DFAT charges 0.28% annually. Among ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFAT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | DFAT vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.07% | Jan 26, 2004 | DFAT vs VBR | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.10% | Sep 20, 2010 | DFAT vs VTWV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | Sep 7, 2010 | DFAT vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | Sep 29, 2000 | DFAT vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFAT
Among ETFs in the Small Cap Value 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 Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 90 | Mar 23, 2021 | DFAT vs ISVL | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 77 | Jan 11, 2022 | DFAT vs AVSC | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 76 | Dec 31, 2010 | DFAT vs BSVO | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 75 | Jul 24, 2000 | DFAT vs IWN | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 75 | Sep 20, 2010 | DFAT vs VTWV |
Top Performing DFAT Alternatives (YTD)
DFAT alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 9.36% | Apr 18, 2011 | DFAT vs FYT | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 8.88% | Dec 31, 2010 | DFAT vs BSVO | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 8.76% | May 17, 2023 | DFAT vs ECML | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | 8.60% | Sep 24, 2019 | DFAT vs AVUV | |
| WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth F... | 7.11% | Jul 25, 2013 | DFAT vs DGRS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFAT
DFAT alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 15.98% | Aug 25, 2021 | DFAT vs SMIG | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 17.65% | Mar 23, 2021 | DFAT vs ISVL | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 19.29% | May 17, 2023 | DFAT vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 19.31% | Oct 3, 2023 | DFAT vs BSMC | |
| Jpmorgan Active Small Cap Value ETF | 19.61% | Mar 7, 2023 | DFAT vs JPSV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFAT
DFAT alternatives from the Small Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | -11.92% | Aug 25, 2021 | DFAT vs SMIG | |
| Invesco Russell 2000 Dynamic Multifactor ETF | -12.23% | Nov 8, 2017 | DFAT vs OMFS | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | -12.48% | Mar 23, 2021 | DFAT vs ISVL | |
| Jpmorgan Active Small Cap Value ETF | -12.58% | Mar 7, 2023 | DFAT vs JPSV | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | -12.60% | Oct 3, 2023 | DFAT vs BSMC |
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