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 9 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% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | DFGP vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 122.00B | May 2013 | DFGP vs BNDX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.88B | Sep 2025 | DFGP vs NXUS | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 34. There are 6 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 51.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 51 | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 46 | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 43 | 182.81M | Mar 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 40 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGP vs FOPC | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 39 | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | DFGP vs JPIB |
Top Performing DFGP Alternatives (YTD)
DFGP is at 0.93% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.36% | 2.91B | Jun 2025 | DFGP vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.98% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | DFGP vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.04% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 1.00% | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | DFGP vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 0.90% | 1.09B | Nov 2023 | DFGP vs DGCB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP has 4.06% 1-year volatility. There are 13 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.52% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.88% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | DFGP vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.90% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.91% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGP vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.95% | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN |
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% | 20.38M | 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% | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 182.81M | Mar 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFIV, DFAW and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $48B.
Often Compared With DFGP
Investors most often compare DFGP with DFGX, DFCF, AVGE. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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