Dimensional International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFIS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFIS
DFIS charges 0.39% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | DFIS vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | DFIS vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | DFIS vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DFIS vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DFIS vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFIS
DFIS has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 8 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 76.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 76 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DFIS vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 69 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DFIS vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 61 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DFIS vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 60 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | DFIS vs DISV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 60 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | DFIS vs FDTS |
Top Performing DFIS Alternatives (YTD)
DFIS is at 8.01% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 12.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 12.95% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | DFIS vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 11.30% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DFIS vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 10.91% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DFIS vs HSCZ | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 9.16% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | DFIS vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 9.11% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DFIS vs DXIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFIS
DFIS has 15.11% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.81% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DFIS vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.20% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | DFIS vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.79% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | DFIS vs DLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.13% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DFIS vs DXIV | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.27% | 25.03M | May 2026 | DFIS vs NISM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFIS
DFIS has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.44%. There are 11 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DFIS vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | DFIS vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DFIS vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | DFIS vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | DFIS vs FNDC |
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 DFIS
Investors most often compare DFIS with DFISX, VXUS, SCZ. These 19 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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