DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) Alternatives
DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) belongs to the Large Cap Blend Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFQTX. 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 DFQTX
DFQTX charges 0.19% annually. Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFQTX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | Jun 27, 2016 | DFQTX vs VSTSX | |
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | DFQTX vs VFFSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | DFQTX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | Feb 2, 2016 | DFQTX vs FLCPX | |
| State Street Equity 500 Index Fund Class K | 0.02% | Sep 17, 2014 | DFQTX vs SSSYX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFQTX
Among mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 93 | Nov 12, 2001 | DFQTX vs VPMAX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | Aug 3, 1992 | DFQTX vs POGSX | |
| First Eagle Overseas Fund Class I | 89 | — | DFQTX vs SGOIX | |
| Permanent Portfolio Aggressive Growth Portfolio | 88 | Jan 2, 1990 | DFQTX vs PAGRX | |
| Centre American Select Equity Fund | 87 | Dec 21, 2011 | DFQTX vs DHAMX |
Top Performing DFQTX Alternatives (YTD)
DFQTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | 9.81% | Sep 28, 2018 | DFQTX vs GQEIX | |
| Nationwide GQG US Quality Equity Fund | 9.70% | Jan 24, 2021 | DFQTX vs NWAUX | |
| AMG Yacktman Global Fund | 8.16% | Jan 30, 2017 | DFQTX vs YFSIX | |
| Muhlenkamp Fund | 6.53% | Nov 1, 1988 | DFQTX vs MUHLX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | 6.05% | Dec 31, 2004 | DFQTX vs RCKSX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFQTX
DFQTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.63% | Jun 28, 2013 | DFQTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 8.02% | Mar 28, 2021 | DFQTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Growth & Income Fund Class Z | 10.78% | Mar 20, 2025 | DFQTX vs FGJEX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | 10.94% | Sep 8, 2022 | DFQTX vs FEQHX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 12.03% | Jul 9, 2012 | DFQTX vs QUERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFQTX
DFQTX alternatives from the Large Cap Blend Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | Jun 28, 2013 | DFQTX vs ORDNX | |
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -5.22% | Mar 28, 2021 | DFQTX vs SVPFX | |
| Fidelity Hedged Equity Fund | -7.40% | Sep 8, 2022 | DFQTX vs FEQHX | |
| Fidelity Infrastructure Fund | -8.43% | Nov 5, 2019 | DFQTX vs FNSTX | |
| GQG Partners US Select Quality Equity Fund | -8.67% | Sep 28, 2018 | DFQTX vs GQEIX |
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