Dimensional US Micro Cap Portfolio ETF (DFMC) belongs to the Small Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFMC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFMC
DFMC charges 0.41% annually. There are 35 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.03%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 600 Small Cap ETF | 0.03% | 16.85B | Jul 2013 | DFMC vs SPSM | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 282.90M | Jun 2004 | DFMC vs ISCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Small-Cap ETF | 0.04% | 23.26B | Nov 2009 | DFMC vs SCHA | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap ETF | 0.05% | 182.70B | Jan 2004 | DFMC vs VB | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | 0.06% | 17.50B | Sep 2010 | DFMC vs VTWO |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFMC
Among 65 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 96 | — | Jun 2025 | DFMC vs RB | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 93 | 1.36B | May 2007 | DFMC vs FYX | |
| Hartford Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 90 | 61.26M | Mar 2015 | DFMC vs ROSC | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Small Cap Core ETF | 90 | 5.78B | Dec 2007 | DFMC vs FESM | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Equity ETF | 88 | 2.96B | Jan 2022 | DFMC vs AVSC |
Top Performing DFMC Alternatives (YTD)
Among 70 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 56.69%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Small Cap Bull 3X Shares | 56.69% | 1.43B | Nov 2008 | DFMC vs TNA | |
| Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF | 30.34% | 329.18M | Feb 2017 | DFMC vs ISMD | |
| First Trust Small Cap Core AlphaDEX Fund | 27.49% | 1.36B | May 2007 | DFMC vs FYX | |
| JPMorgan Fundamental Data Science Small Core ETF | 26.85% | 9.08M | Aug 2024 | DFMC vs SCDS | |
| Allspring SMID Core ETF | 26.69% | 78.82M | Jul 2025 | DFMC vs ASCE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFMC
DFMC has 15.40% 1-year volatility. There are 14 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 6.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | 6.57% | — | Jun 2025 | DFMC vs RB | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | 10.66% | 1.36B | Apr 2019 | DFMC vs RYLD | |
| First Trust Horizon Managed Volatility Small/Mid E... | 10.66% | 34.63M | Apr 2020 | DFMC vs HSMV | |
| CresAlta Small & Mid-Cap ETF | 11.11% | 88.99M | May 2026 | DFMC vs CVSM | |
| OShares U.S. Small-Cap Quality Dividend ETF | 13.05% | 873.92M | Dec 2016 | DFMC vs OUSM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFMC
Among 65 ETFs in the Small Cap Blend Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -2.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares Russell 2000 Dynamic Daily Buffer ETF | -2.09% | — | Jun 2025 | DFMC vs RB | |
| Global X Russell 2000 Covered Call ETF | -6.29% | 1.36B | Apr 2019 | DFMC vs RYLD | |
| Hypatia Women CEO ETF | -6.96% | 5.55M | Jan 2023 | DFMC vs WCEO | |
| 6 Meridian Small Cap Equity ETF | -7.16% | 106.31M | May 2020 | DFMC vs SIXS | |
| VictoryShares US Small Cap High Dividend Volatilit... | -7.18% | 264.62M | Jul 2015 | DFMC vs CSB |
Other ETFs from Dimensional Fund Advisors
The 3 most viewed Dimensional Fund Advisors ETFs shown here include DXIV, DEXC, DUSG and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $328M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 66 | 10.36% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DFMC vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 66 | 25.92% | 327.87M | Nov 2024 | DFMC vs DEXC | |
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap Growth ETF | Small Cap Growth Equities | — | — | — | May 2026 | DFMC vs DUSG |
Often Compared With DFMC
Investors most often compare DFMC with DES, IWC, VOO. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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