Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (DFGP) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFGP. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP charges 0.22% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.60B | Sep 2018 | DFGP vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 118.10B | May 2013 | DFGP vs BNDX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | 476.49M | Nov 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 35. There are 6 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 53.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 53 | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 50 | 476.49M | Nov 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 47 | 180.68M | Mar 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 47 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGP vs FOPC | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 43 | 1.03B | Nov 2023 | DFGP vs DGCB |
Top Performing DFGP Alternatives (YTD)
DFGP is at 1.11% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.30%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.30% | 44.04M | Jun 2025 | DFGP vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.91% | 28.83M | Nov 2025 | DFGP vs TMSF | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 1.22% | 1.03B | Nov 2023 | DFGP vs DGCB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.92% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF | 0.85% | 1.59B | Nov 2023 | DFGP vs DFGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP has 3.96% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.48% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.84% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.86% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGP vs FOPC | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.93% | 28.83M | Nov 2025 | DFGP vs TMSF | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 2.96% | 180.68M | Mar 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.24%. There are 10 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | -2.12% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGP vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 476.49M | Nov 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 13.48B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 180.68M | Mar 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB |
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 | DFGP vs DFUS | |
| Dimensional International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 75 | 11.54% | 20.04B | Apr 1999 | DFGP vs DFIV | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | Global Equities | 49 | 9.16% | 16.56B | Nov 2020 | DFGP vs DFAI | |
| Dimensional World Equity ETF | Global Equities | 74 | 12.61% | 1.39B | Sep 2023 | DFGP vs DFAW | |
| Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.90% | 46.72B | Jun 2021 | DFGP vs DFAC | |
| Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 61 | 15.01% | 7.64B | Feb 2022 | DFGP vs DFSV | |
| Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.32% | 12.18B | Nov 2020 | DFGP vs DFAU | |
| Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 68 | 15.23% | 12.08B | Mar 2008 | DFGP vs DFAX | |
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 12.81% | 14.41B | Jun 2021 | DFGP vs DFAS | |
| DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 55 | 10.29% | 14.25B | Mar 2022 | DFGP vs DFIC |
Often Compared With DFGP
Investors most often compare DFGP with DFCF, AVGE, JCPB. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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