DFA Enhanced U.S. Large Company Portfolio (DFELX) Alternatives
DFA Enhanced U.S. Large Company Portfolio (DFELX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFELX. 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 DFELX
DFELX charges 0.15% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFELX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | DFELX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | DFELX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | DFELX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | DFELX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | DFELX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFELX
Among mutual funds in the Large 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | DFELX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | DFELX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | DFELX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | DFELX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | DFELX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing DFELX Alternatives (YTD)
DFELX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | DFELX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | DFELX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | DFELX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | DFELX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | DFELX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFELX
DFELX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | DFELX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | DFELX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | DFELX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | DFELX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | DFELX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFELX
DFELX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | DFELX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | DFELX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | DFELX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | DFELX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | DFELX vs GQEIX |
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Often Compared With DFELX
What investors most often compare with DFELX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 65 | -4.05% | Nov 3, 2009 | DFELX vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | DFELX vs VOO | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | DFELX vs SPY | |
| DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Fund | Emerging Markets Diversified | 86 | 0.90% | Apr 4, 2005 | DFELX vs DFCEX |
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