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 41 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 | DFIV vs VEA | |
| BNY Mellon International Equity ETF | 0.04% | 1.24B | Apr 2020 | DFIV vs BKIE | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 90.70B | Mar 2007 | DFIV vs VEU | |
| SPDR Portfolio World ex-US ETF | 0.04% | 40.50B | Apr 2007 | DFIV vs SPDW | |
| iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ... | 0.05% | 30.65B | Mar 2017 | DFIV vs IDEV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFIV
DFIV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 76. There are 19 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 92 | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | DFIV vs KEMX | |
| Vident International Equity Fund | 91 | 393.41M | Oct 2013 | DFIV vs VIDI | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 91 | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | DFIV vs PATN | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 85 | 24.32B | Sep 2019 | DFIV vs AVEM | |
| Xtrackers MSCI All World ex US Hedged Equity ETF | 85 | 264.85M | Jan 2014 | DFIV vs DBAW |
Top Performing DFIV Alternatives (YTD)
DFIV is at 12.32% YTD. There are 72 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 44.15%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KraneShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China Index E... | 44.15% | 134.30M | Apr 2019 | DFIV vs KEMX | |
| Pacer Nasdaq International Patent Leaders ETF | 41.08% | 129.11M | Sep 2024 | DFIV vs PATN | |
| Renaissance International IPO ETF | 39.55% | 5.25M | Oct 2014 | DFIV vs IPOS | |
| First Trust International Equity Opportunities ETF | 34.90% | 218.28M | Nov 2014 | DFIV vs FPXI | |
| Wahed Dow Jones Islamic World ETF | 33.52% | 117.00M | Jan 2022 | DFIV vs UMMA |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFIV
DFIV has 13.70% 1-year volatility. There are 41 ETFs in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.26%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares International Volatility Wtd ETF | 8.26% | 31.30M | Aug 2015 | DFIV vs CIL | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | 8.43% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DFIV vs BUFI | |
| First Trust S&P International Dividend Aristocrats... | 10.11% | 164.97M | Aug 2013 | DFIV vs FID | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | 10.37% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | DFIV vs EFAV | |
| Global X MSCI SuperDividend® EAFE ETF | 10.67% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | DFIV vs EFAS |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFIV
DFIV has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.66%. There are 28 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% | 54.28M | Nov 2016 | DFIV vs EFAS | |
| AB International Buffer ETF | -5.69% | 122.81M | Dec 2024 | DFIV vs BUFI | |
| iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE ETF | -6.46% | 5.33B | Oct 2011 | DFIV vs EFAV | |
| ALPS International Sector Dividend Dogs ETF | -6.47% | 543.79M | Jun 2013 | DFIV vs IDOG |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFAI, DFAW and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $47B.
Often Compared With DFIV
Investors most often compare DFIV with FNDF, AVIV, VYMI. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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