Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF (DFSB) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFSB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFSB
DFSB charges 0.24% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | DFSB vs BNDW | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFSB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 122.00B | May 2013 | DFSB vs BNDX | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.88B | Sep 2025 | DFSB vs NXUS | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | DFSB vs AVGB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFSB
DFSB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 29. There are 7 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 51.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 51 | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | DFSB vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 46 | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | DFSB vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 43 | 182.81M | Mar 2017 | DFSB vs GRNB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 40 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFSB vs FOPC | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 39 | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | DFSB vs JPIB |
Top Performing DFSB Alternatives (YTD)
DFSB is at 0.60% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.36%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.36% | 2.91B | Jun 2025 | DFSB vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.98% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | DFSB vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.04% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFSB vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 1.00% | 2.06B | Apr 2017 | DFSB vs JPIB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 0.93% | 2.93B | Nov 2023 | DFSB vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFSB
DFSB has 3.93% 1-year volatility. There are 11 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.52%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.52% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | DFSB vs AVGB | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.88% | 58.99M | Nov 2025 | DFSB vs TMSF | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.90% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFSB vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.91% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFSB vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.95% | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | DFSB vs BGRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFSB
DFSB has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.04%. There are 8 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | -2.12% | 20.38M | Apr 2025 | DFSB vs AVGB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DFSB vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 493.94M | Nov 2018 | DFSB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 10.67B | Nov 2015 | DFSB vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 182.81M | Mar 2017 | DFSB vs GRNB |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFIV, DFAW and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $48B.
Often Compared With DFSB
Investors most often compare DFSB with GABF, SCHX, VWOB. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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