Dimensional International Value ETF (DFIV) 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 DFIV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFIV
DFIV charges 0.27% annually. There are 44 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% | 316.30B | Jul 2007 | DFIV vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.31B | Apr 2020 | DFIV vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 94.90B | Mar 2007 | DFIV vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.07B | Apr 2007 | DFIV vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 31.64B | Mar 2017 | DFIV vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFIV
DFIV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 92. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO International Value ETF | 95 | 489.00M | Oct 2024 | DFIV vs GMOI | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 95 | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | DFIV vs EFAS | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 93 | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DFIV vs IFLO | |
| Fidelity International High Dividend ETF | 93 | 325.11M | Jan 2018 | DFIV vs FIDI | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | 93 | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | DFIV vs IDOG |
Top Performing DFIV Alternatives (YTD)
DFIV is at 16.64% YTD. There are 31 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.98%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 33.98% | 11.77M | Oct 2014 | DFIV vs IPOS | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 28.74% | 190.45M | Sep 2024 | DFIV vs PATN | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed High Quality E... | 27.25% | 939.30M | Jun 2007 | DFIV vs IDHQ | |
| Harbor International Equity ETF | 23.91% | 7.71M | Jun 2025 | DFIV vs EPIN | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | 22.99% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DFIV vs IFLO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFIV
DFIV has 13.91% 1-year volatility. There are 36 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 6.77% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DFIV vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 9.04% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DFIV vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.16% | 167.77M | Aug 2013 | DFIV vs FID | |
| Franklin Sustainable International Equity ETF | 10.29% | 2.98M | Nov 2015 | DFIV vs MCSE | |
| iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF | 10.60% | 5.44B | Oct 2011 | DFIV vs EFAV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFIV
DFIV has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.66%. There are 30 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 | DFIV vs CIL | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | -5.30% | 52.73M | Nov 2016 | DFIV vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DFIV vs BUFI | |
| VictoryShares International Free Cash Flow ETF | -6.44% | 196.67M | Jun 2025 | DFIV vs IFLO | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 549.25M | Jun 2013 | DFIV vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFAW, DFAI and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $48B.
Often Compared With DFIV
Investors most often compare DFIV with FNDF, AVIV, VYMI. These 20 comparison targets span 6 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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