Dimensional Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSE) Alternatives
Dimensional Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSE) belongs to the Emerging Markets Diversified category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFSE. 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 DFSE
DFSE charges 0.41% annually. Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFSE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 0.09% | Oct 18, 2012 | DFSE vs IEMG | |
| JPMorgan Betabuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 0.15% | May 10, 2023 | DFSE vs BBEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | 0.15% | Sep 4, 2024 | DFSE vs XCNY | |
| Franklin Emerging Market Core Dividend Tilt Index ... | 0.19% | Jun 1, 2016 | DFSE vs DIEM | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 0.32% | Sep 20, 2022 | DFSE vs XC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFSE
Among ETFs in the Emerging Markets Diversified 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 97 | Mar 2, 2023 | DFSE vs EMDM | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 96 | Sep 4, 2024 | DFSE vs EMEQ | |
| Freedom 100 Emerging Markets ETF | 95 | May 22, 2019 | DFSE vs FRDM | |
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 94 | Oct 30, 2023 | DFSE vs FTHF | |
| Putnam Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | 94 | May 17, 2023 | DFSE vs PEMX |
Top Performing DFSE Alternatives (YTD)
DFSE alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Emerging Markets Human Flourishing ETF | 13.15% | Oct 30, 2023 | DFSE vs FTHF | |
| Nomura Focused Emerging Markets Equity ETF | 12.19% | Sep 4, 2024 | DFSE vs EMEQ | |
| First Trust Bloomberg Emerging Market Democracies ... | 11.89% | Mar 2, 2023 | DFSE vs EMDM | |
| OneAscent Emerging Markets ETF | 10.06% | Sep 14, 2022 | DFSE vs OAEM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Sustainable Future Activ... | 9.54% | Sep 21, 2023 | DFSE vs EMSF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFSE
DFSE alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | 16.59% | Oct 30, 2007 | DFSE vs DGS | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets ex-China Fund | 16.80% | Sep 20, 2022 | DFSE vs XC | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | 17.25% | Nov 7, 2023 | DFSE vs AVEE | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | 17.52% | Sep 23, 2014 | DFSE vs HEEM | |
| VictoryShares Emerging Markets Value Momentum ETF | 17.59% | Oct 24, 2017 | DFSE vs UEVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFSE
DFSE alternatives from the Emerging Markets Diversified category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Markets SmallCap Dividend Fund | -10.99% | Oct 30, 2007 | DFSE vs DGS | |
| iShares MSCI Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF | -10.99% | Aug 16, 2011 | DFSE vs EEMS | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -11.42% | Sep 23, 2014 | DFSE vs HEEM | |
| SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | -11.86% | Sep 4, 2024 | DFSE vs XCNY | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Small Cap Equity ETF | -12.14% | Nov 7, 2023 | DFSE vs AVEE |
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Often Compared With DFSE
What investors most often compare with DFSE, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Responsible Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 84 | 2.54% | Mar 28, 2022 | DFSE vs AVSE | |
| Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | Actively Managed, Emerging Markets Equities | 87 | 4.12% | Dec 2, 2020 | DFSE vs DFAE | |
| Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 74 | 0.54% | Mar 4, 2005 | DFSE vs VWO | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 2.25% | Mar 2, 2007 | DFSE vs VEU | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.42% | Sep 7, 2010 | DFSE vs VOO | |
| Avantis Emerging Markets Equity ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 90 | 4.70% | Sep 17, 2019 | DFSE vs AVEM | |
| Global X Emerging Markets ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 91 | 3.30% | Sep 24, 2010 | DFSE vs EMM | |
| Matthews Emerging Markets Ex China Active ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 94 | 6.51% | Jan 10, 2023 | DFSE vs MEMX | |
| Strive Emerging Markets Ex-China ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 93 | 9.19% | Jan 30, 2023 | DFSE vs STXE | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF | Emerging Markets Diversified | 91 | 6.14% | Apr 26, 2022 | DFSE vs DFEV |
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