DFA International Real Estate Securities (DFITX) Alternatives
DFA International Real Estate Securities (DFITX) belongs to the REIT category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFITX. 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 DFITX
DFITX charges 0.27% annually. Among mutual funds in the REIT category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFITX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity SAI Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 2, 2016 | DFITX vs FESIX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Index Fund | 0.07% | Aug 9, 2011 | DFITX vs FSRNX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate II Index Fund | 0.08% | Sep 26, 2017 | DFITX vs VRTPX | |
| Vanguard Real Estate Index Fund Institutional Shar... | 0.10% | Dec 2, 2003 | DFITX vs VGSNX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Ins... | 0.11% | Apr 19, 2011 | DFITX vs VGRNX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFITX
Among mutual funds in the REIT 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 100 | Jun 23, 2023 | DFITX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 99 | Oct 2, 1995 | DFITX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 90 | Oct 20, 2011 | DFITX vs FSREX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class Z | 44 | Oct 2, 2018 | DFITX vs FIKMX | |
| Fidelity Real Estate Income Fund | 44 | Feb 4, 2003 | DFITX vs FRIFX |
Top Performing DFITX Alternatives (YTD)
DFITX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Realty Income & Growth Fund | 4.51% | Dec 29, 1998 | DFITX vs AIGYX | |
| PGIM US Real Estate Fund | 4.16% | Dec 21, 2010 | DFITX vs PJEZX | |
| LDR Real Estate Value Opportunity Fund | 3.75% | Dec 16, 2002 | DFITX vs HLRRX | |
| MainStay CBRE Real Estate Fund | 3.34% | Dec 31, 1996 | DFITX vs CRARX | |
| VY CBRE Real Estate Portfolio | 3.08% | Jan 24, 1989 | DFITX vs IVRSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFITX
DFITX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | 0.67% | Jun 23, 2023 | DFITX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | 0.75% | Oct 2, 1995 | DFITX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | 3.02% | Oct 20, 2011 | DFITX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | 4.59% | Jun 30, 2014 | DFITX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class I | 4.91% | — | DFITX vs FRIRX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFITX
DFITX alternatives from the REIT category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood Real Estate Income Fund | -0.04% | Jun 23, 2023 | DFITX vs CREMX | |
| TIAA Real Estate Account | -0.37% | Oct 2, 1995 | DFITX vs QREARX | |
| Fidelity Series Real Estate Income Fund | -2.90% | Oct 20, 2011 | DFITX vs FSREX | |
| Apollo Diversified Real Estate Fund Class I | -3.61% | Jun 30, 2014 | DFITX vs GRIFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Real Estate Income Fund Class A | -4.28% | Apr 14, 2010 | DFITX vs FRINX |
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Often Compared With DFITX
What investors most often compare with DFITX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AB Global Real Estate Investment Fund II | REIT | 23 | -0.74% | Dec 8, 1997 | DFITX vs ARIIX | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate ETF | REIT | 55 | -3.03% | Nov 1, 2010 | DFITX vs VNQI | |
| Vanguard Global ex-U.S. Real Estate Index Fund Adm... | REIT | 39 | -5.49% | Feb 10, 2011 | DFITX vs VGRLX | |
| Cohen & Steers International Realty Fund | REIT | 42 | -4.81% | Mar 30, 2005 | DFITX vs IRFIX | |
| Dimensional US Real Estate ETF | REIT | 17 | 3.46% | Feb 23, 2022 | DFITX vs DFAR | |
| Fidelity International Real Estate Fund | REIT | 42 | -5.10% | Sep 8, 2004 | DFITX vs FIREX | |
| Spirit of America Real Estate Income & Growth Fund | REIT | 10 | 2.88% | Jan 9, 1998 | DFITX vs SOAAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund Cl... | REIT | 41 | -5.05% | Oct 2, 2018 | DFITX vs FIKLX | |
| Fidelity Advisor International Real Estate Fund Cl... | REIT | 40 | -5.03% | Apr 4, 2007 | DFITX vs FIRIX |
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