DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF (DFIC) belongs to the Foreign Large Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFIC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFIC
DFIC charges 0.23% annually. There are 31 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 0.03% | 304.30B | Jul 2007 | DFIC vs VEA | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | DFIC vs SPDW | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | DFIC vs VEU | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | DFIC vs BKIE | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | DFIC vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFIC
DFIC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 55. There are 66 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 91 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | DFIC vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | DFIC vs PATN | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 90 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | DFIC vs VIDI | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 84 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | DFIC vs DBAW | |
| Pacer Developed Markets International Cash Cows 10... | 84 | 1.85B | Jun 2017 | DFIC vs ICOW |
Top Performing DFIC Alternatives (YTD)
DFIC is at 10.29% YTD. There are 81 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 42.26%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 42.26% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | DFIC vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 40.52% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | DFIC vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 40.15% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | DFIC vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.41% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | DFIC vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 32.49% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | DFIC vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFIC
DFIC has 13.85% 1-year volatility. There are 47 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.19% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DFIC vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DFIC vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | DFIC vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.35% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | DFIC vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.60% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | DFIC vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFIC
DFIC has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.00%. There are 66 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | -4.60% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DFIC vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | DFIC vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DFIC vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | DFIC vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | DFIC vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFIV, DFAI and span 6 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 | DFIC vs DFUS | |
| Dimensional International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 75 | 11.54% | 20.04B | Apr 1999 | DFIC vs DFIV | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | Global Equities | 49 | 9.16% | 16.56B | Nov 2020 | DFIC vs DFAI | |
| Dimensional World Equity ETF | Global Equities | 74 | 12.61% | 1.39B | Sep 2023 | DFIC vs DFAW | |
| Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.90% | 46.72B | Jun 2021 | DFIC vs DFAC | |
| Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 61 | 15.01% | 7.64B | Feb 2022 | DFIC vs DFSV | |
| Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.32% | 12.18B | Nov 2020 | DFIC vs DFAU | |
| Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 68 | 15.23% | 12.08B | Mar 2008 | DFIC vs DFAX | |
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 51 | 12.81% | 14.41B | Jun 2021 | DFIC vs DFAS | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 65 | 10.83% | 4.87B | Mar 2022 | DFIC vs DISV |
Often Compared With DFIC
Investors most often compare DFIC with DFIEX, VXUS, AVDE. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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