Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF (DFGX) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFGX
DFGX charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGX vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | May 31, 2013 | DFGX vs BNDX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | Apr 15, 2025 | DFGX vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Nov 13, 2018 | DFGX vs BGRN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFGX
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 | DFGX vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 69 | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 68 | Apr 5, 2017 | DFGX vs JPIB | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 64 | Mar 3, 2017 | DFGX vs GRNB | |
| Dimensional Global Credit ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | DFGX vs DGCB |
Top Performing DFGX Alternatives (YTD)
DFGX 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 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.03% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGX vs BNDW | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | -0.11% | Nov 15, 2022 | DFGX vs DFSB | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | DFGX vs BNDX | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | -0.15% | Nov 7, 2023 | DFGX vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFGX
DFGX 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 | DFGX vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.62% | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 3.21% | May 31, 2013 | DFGX vs BNDX | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 3.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | DFGX vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 3.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGX vs BNDW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFGX
DFGX 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 | DFGX vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | Nov 10, 2015 | DFGX vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | DFGX vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | Sep 4, 2018 | DFGX vs BNDW | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | -2.85% | Dec 30, 2019 | DFGX vs SPSK |
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Often Compared With DFGX
What investors most often compare with DFGX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond UCITS ETF GBP Hedge... | Global Bonds | 23 | 2.29% | Mar 20, 2018 | DFGX vs IGLH.L | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.92% | May 9, 2022 | DFGX vs GABF | |
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | DFGX vs SGOV | |
| Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 61 | -0.10% | Nov 15, 2021 | DFGX vs DFCF |
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