Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF (DFCF) Alternatives
Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF (DFCF) belongs to the Intermediate Core Bond category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFCF. 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 DFCF
DFCF charges 0.17% annually. Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFCF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 0.03% | Jul 7, 2025 | DFCF vs VTG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.03% | Dec 12, 2018 | DFCF vs BBAG | |
| Vanguard Intermediate-Term Bond Index ETF | 0.03% | Apr 3, 2007 | DFCF vs BIV | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2044 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jun 11, 2024 | DFCF vs IBGA | |
| iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF | 0.07% | Jul 6, 2022 | DFCF vs IBTM |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFCF
Among ETFs in the Intermediate Core Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 98 | Feb 28, 2024 | DFCF vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 89 | Feb 9, 2022 | DFCF vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 83 | Oct 31, 2022 | DFCF vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 77 | Oct 1, 2020 | DFCF vs PIFI | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 76 | Sep 30, 2019 | DFCF vs OVB |
Top Performing DFCF Alternatives (YTD)
DFCF alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | 1.80% | Oct 31, 2022 | DFCF vs JUCY | |
| Overlay Shares Core Bond ETF | 1.53% | Sep 30, 2019 | DFCF vs OVB | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 1.25% | Feb 9, 2022 | DFCF vs BFIX | |
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.14% | Feb 28, 2024 | DFCF vs USDX | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | 0.33% | Jan 19, 2023 | DFCF vs PCRB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFCF
DFCF alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | 1.78% | Feb 28, 2024 | DFCF vs USDX | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | 2.88% | Oct 1, 2020 | DFCF vs PIFI | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | 3.05% | Feb 9, 2022 | DFCF vs BFIX | |
| Vanguard Government Securities Active ETF | 3.27% | Jul 7, 2025 | DFCF vs VGVT | |
| Vanguard Total Treasury ETF | 3.58% | Jul 7, 2025 | DFCF vs VTG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFCF
DFCF alternatives from the Intermediate Core Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SGI Enhanced Core ETF | -0.94% | Feb 28, 2024 | DFCF vs USDX | |
| Build Bond Innovation ETF | -1.22% | Feb 9, 2022 | DFCF vs BFIX | |
| Aptus Enhanced Yield ETF | -1.56% | Oct 31, 2022 | DFCF vs JUCY | |
| ClearShares Piton Intermediate Fixed Income ETF | -1.85% | Oct 1, 2020 | DFCF vs PIFI | |
| Putnam ESG Core Bond ETF - | -2.42% | Jan 19, 2023 | DFCF vs PCRB |
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