Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAX) Alternatives
Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAX) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFAX. 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 DFAX
DFAX charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | Jul 20, 2007 | DFAX vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | Apr 24, 2020 | DFAX vs BKIE | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | Apr 26, 2007 | DFAX vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | Mar 21, 2017 | DFAX vs IDEV | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | Jan 26, 2011 | DFAX vs VXUS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFAX
Among ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 96 | Apr 18, 2011 | DFAX vs FDT | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 96 | Nov 14, 2016 | DFAX vs EFAS | |
| iShares MSCI Israel ETF | 96 | Mar 26, 2008 | DFAX vs EIS | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 96 | Oct 29, 2013 | DFAX vs VIDI | |
| Jpmorgan International Value ETF | 95 | Sep 13, 2023 | DFAX vs JIVE |
Top Performing DFAX Alternatives (YTD)
DFAX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.06% | Nov 14, 2016 | DFAX vs EFAS | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US AlphaDEX Fund | 9.83% | Apr 18, 2011 | DFAX vs FDT | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 9.82% | Jun 16, 2017 | DFAX vs ICOW | |
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 9.35% | Apr 12, 2019 | DFAX vs KEMX | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 8.50% | Jun 27, 2013 | DFAX vs IDOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFAX
DFAX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 12.22% | Oct 18, 2011 | DFAX vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | 12.53% | Feb 12, 2008 | DFAX vs DWX | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 12.62% | Aug 23, 2013 | DFAX vs FID | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | 13.16% | Aug 24, 2016 | DFAX vs HDMV | |
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 13.30% | Aug 19, 2015 | DFAX vs CIL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFAX
DFAX alternatives from the Foreign Large Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -7.14% | Oct 18, 2011 | DFAX vs EFAV | |
| SPDR S&P International Dividend ETF | -8.59% | Feb 12, 2008 | DFAX vs DWX | |
| Fidelity International Multifactor ETF | -8.67% | Feb 26, 2019 | DFAX vs FDEV | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Developed I... | -8.73% | Aug 24, 2016 | DFAX vs HDMV | |
| WisdomTree International Multifactor Fund | -8.74% | Aug 10, 2018 | DFAX vs DWMF |
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