Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF (DFGX) 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 DFGX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFGX
DFGX charges 0.20% annually. There are 5 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 | DFGX vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 123.30B | May 2013 | DFGX vs BNDX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 11.21B | Nov 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.86B | Sep 2025 | DFGX vs NXUS | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | DFGX vs AVGB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFGX
DFGX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 11 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 42.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 42 | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | DFGX vs AVGB | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 34 | 2.10B | Apr 2017 | DFGX vs JPIB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 32 | 500.56M | Nov 2018 | DFGX vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 31 | 184.22M | Mar 2017 | DFGX vs GRNB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 30 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGX vs FOPC |
Top Performing DFGX Alternatives (YTD)
DFGX is at 0.87% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.61% | 2.97B | Jun 2025 | DFGX vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.09% | 58.52M | Nov 2025 | DFGX vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.21% | 11.21B | Nov 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 0.93% | 2.10B | Apr 2017 | DFGX vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 0.93% | 3.37B | Nov 2023 | DFGX vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFGX
DFGX has 4.15% 1-year volatility. There are 14 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% | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | DFGX vs AVGB | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.82% | 58.52M | Nov 2025 | DFGX vs TMSF | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.87% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGX vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.89% | 500.56M | Nov 2018 | DFGX vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.90% | 11.21B | Nov 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFGX
DFGX has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.32%. There are 11 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% | 20.33M | Apr 2025 | DFGX vs AVGB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFGX vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 500.56M | Nov 2018 | DFGX vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 11.21B | Nov 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 184.22M | Mar 2017 | DFGX 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 DFGX
Investors most often compare DFGX with GABF, IGLH.L, DFCF. These 19 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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