Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW) Alternatives
Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW) 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 DFAW. 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 DFAW
DFAW charges 0.25% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFAW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | Jun 24, 2008 | DFAW vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | Feb 27, 2012 | DFAW vs SPGM | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | Nov 25, 2014 | DFAW vs NZAC | |
| IQ Global Equity R&D Leaders ETF | 0.18% | Feb 8, 2022 | DFAW vs WRND | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 0.18% | Nov 17, 2020 | DFAW vs DFAI |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFAW
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 | DFAW vs IDV | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2013 | DFAW vs FYLD | |
| Procure Space ETF | 96 | Apr 11, 2019 | DFAW vs UFO | |
| First Trust Dow Jones Global Select Dividend Index... | 96 | Nov 21, 2007 | DFAW vs FGD | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | Jan 16, 2018 | DFAW vs WLDR |
Top Performing DFAW Alternatives (YTD)
DFAW 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 | DFAW vs INFL | |
| Procure Space ETF | 15.94% | Apr 11, 2019 | DFAW vs UFO | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 15.22% | Dec 3, 2013 | DFAW vs FYLD | |
| iShares International Select Dividend ETF | 8.40% | Jun 11, 2007 | DFAW vs IDV | |
| Invesco International Developed Dynamic Multifacto... | 7.24% | Feb 24, 2021 | DFAW vs IMFL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFAW
DFAW 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 | DFAW vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 7.83% | Apr 25, 2012 | DFAW vs INKM | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.29% | Sep 12, 2025 | DFAW vs BDVL | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 11.99% | Sep 17, 2012 | DFAW vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | 12.08% | May 29, 2013 | DFAW vs WDIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFAW
DFAW 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 | DFAW vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | -8.32% | Sep 17, 2012 | DFAW vs VEGA | |
| SPDR S&P Global Dividend ETF | -8.61% | May 29, 2013 | DFAW vs WDIV | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | -8.83% | Sep 15, 2005 | DFAW vs PID | |
| Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta World Equity ETF | -9.50% | Mar 15, 2022 | DFAW vs GSWO |
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