Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF (DFEV) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFEV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFEV
DFEV charges 0.43% annually. There are 13 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | 162.03B | Oct 2012 | DFEV vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | 852.64M | May 2023 | DFEV vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | 9.92M | Sep 2024 | DFEV vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | 60.92M | Jun 2016 | DFEV vs DIEM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 0.32% | 152.90M | Jan 2023 | DFEV vs STXE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFEV
DFEV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 89. There are 8 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | 67.50M | Sep 2024 | DFEV vs EMEQ | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | 275.28M | Sep 2014 | DFEV vs HEEM | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 93 | 32.17M | Mar 2023 | DFEV vs EMDM | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 93 | 2.93B | May 2019 | DFEV vs FRDM | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 92 | 152.90M | Jan 2023 | DFEV vs STXE |
Top Performing DFEV Alternatives (YTD)
DFEV is at 29.46% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 78.09%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 78.09% | 67.50M | Sep 2024 | DFEV vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 51.24% | 117.91M | Oct 2023 | DFEV vs FTHF | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 47.29% | 152.90M | Jan 2023 | DFEV vs STXE | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 45.34% | 46.46M | Sep 2023 | DFEV vs EMSF | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 44.61% | 2.93B | May 2019 | DFEV vs FRDM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFEV
DFEV has 17.31% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 14.78% | 77.69M | Sep 2022 | DFEV vs XC | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 15.18% | 252.78M | Oct 2017 | DFEV vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 15.56% | 1.76B | Oct 2007 | DFEV vs DGS | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 16.62% | 9.92M | Sep 2024 | DFEV vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 16.74% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | DFEV vs AVEE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFEV
DFEV has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.35%. There are 5 ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | -9.79% | 252.78M | Oct 2017 | DFEV vs UEVM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.06% | 1.76B | Oct 2007 | DFEV vs DGS | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -10.65% | 117.88M | Nov 2023 | DFEV vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -10.83% | 275.28M | Sep 2014 | DFEV vs HEEM | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.87% | 398.18M | Aug 2011 | DFEV vs EEMS |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFIV, DFAI and span 5 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $47B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 11.25% | 20.88B | Jun 2021 | DFEV vs DFUS | |
| Dimensional International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 75 | 11.54% | 20.04B | Apr 1999 | DFEV vs DFIV | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | Global Equities | 49 | 9.16% | 16.56B | Nov 2020 | DFEV vs DFAI | |
| Dimensional World Equity ETF | Global Equities | 74 | 12.61% | 1.39B | Sep 2023 | DFEV vs DFAW | |
| Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.90% | 46.72B | Jun 2021 | DFEV vs DFAC | |
| Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 61 | 15.01% | 7.64B | Feb 2022 | DFEV vs DFSV | |
| Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.32% | 12.18B | Nov 2020 | DFEV vs DFAU | |
| Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 68 | 15.23% | 12.08B | Mar 2008 | DFEV vs DFAX | |
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 12.81% | 14.41B | Jun 2021 | DFEV vs DFAS | |
| DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 55 | 10.29% | 14.25B | Mar 2022 | DFEV vs DFIC |
Often Compared With DFEV
Investors most often compare DFEV with AVES, AVEM, AVDV. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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