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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFELX
DFELX charges 0.15% annually. There are 52 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | DFELX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | DFELX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | DFELX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | DFELX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | — | Sep 2014 | DFELX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFELX
DFELX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 120 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 96 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | DFELX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 95 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | DFELX vs VPMAX | |
| PrimeCap Odyssey Stock Fund | 94 | — | Nov 2004 | DFELX vs POSKX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Large Cap Core Equity P... | 92 | — | Feb 2004 | DFELX vs GTLOX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 91 | — | Jan 1995 | DFELX vs IGIAX |
Top Performing DFELX Alternatives (YTD)
DFELX is at 9.56% YTD. There are 177 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 33.95% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | DFELX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 29.80% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | DFELX vs VPMAX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 27.12% | — | Jan 1995 | DFELX vs IGIAX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund Class K | 27.04% | — | May 2008 | DFELX vs FLCKX | |
| Fidelity Leveraged Company Stock Fund | 26.99% | — | Dec 2000 | DFELX vs FLVCX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFELX
DFELX has 12.64% 1-year volatility. There are 186 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.29% | — | Jun 2013 | DFELX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.40% | — | Mar 2021 | DFELX vs SVPFX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.39% | — | Jul 2012 | DFELX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.40% | — | Jul 2012 | DFELX vs AUEIX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Low Volatility Index Fund | 8.59% | — | May 2015 | DFELX vs FSUVX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFELX
DFELX has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.09%. There are 195 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -1.33%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -1.33% | — | Mar 2021 | DFELX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | DFELX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | DFELX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | DFELX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | DFELX vs QUERX |
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