Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (DFGP) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP charges 0.22% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFGP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGP vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | May 31, 2013 | DFGP vs BNDX | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | Apr 15, 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Nov 13, 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFGP
Among ETFs in the Global Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 74 | Nov 13, 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 69 | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 68 | Apr 5, 2017 | DFGP vs JPIB | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 64 | Mar 3, 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | DFGP vs DGCB |
Top Performing DFGP Alternatives (YTD)
DFGP alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.27% | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.03% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGP vs BNDW | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | -0.11% | Nov 15, 2022 | DFGP vs DFSB | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | DFGP vs BNDX | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | -0.19% | Nov 7, 2023 | DFGP vs DGCB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.36% | Apr 15, 2025 | DFGP vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.62% | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 3.21% | May 31, 2013 | DFGP vs BNDX | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 3.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 3.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGP vs BNDW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFGP
DFGP alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | Nov 13, 2018 | DFGP vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGP vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | DFGP vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGP vs BNDW | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | -2.85% | Dec 30, 2019 | DFGP vs SPSK |
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