Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV) belongs to the Small Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFSV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFSV
DFSV charges 0.31% annually. There are 14 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Small-Cap Value ETF | 0.05% | 65.50B | Jan 2004 | DFSV vs VBR | |
| iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF | 0.06% | 681.63M | Jun 2004 | DFSV vs ISCV | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 0.06% | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | DFSV vs VTWV | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF | 0.10% | 1.90B | Sep 2010 | DFSV vs VIOV | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Value ETF | 0.15% | 4.83B | Sep 2000 | DFSV vs SLYV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFSV
DFSV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 66. There are 20 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 84.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 84 | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | DFSV vs USVM | |
| iShares Russell 2000 Value ETF | 83 | 14.27B | Jul 2000 | DFSV vs IWN | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 82 | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DFSV vs BSVO | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Value ETF | 82 | 1.30B | Sep 2010 | DFSV vs VTWV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 82 | 6.11M | May 2025 | DFSV vs EPSV |
Top Performing DFSV Alternatives (YTD)
DFSV is at 19.03% YTD. There are 22 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 27.23%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Towle Value ETF | 27.23% | 181.60M | Jul 2025 | DFSV vs TCV | |
| Harbor SMID Cap Value ETF | 26.44% | 6.11M | May 2025 | DFSV vs EPSV | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Value ETF | 25.27% | 281.21M | Mar 2006 | DFSV vs RZV | |
| First Trust Small Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund | 24.77% | 185.07M | Apr 2011 | DFSV vs FYT | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | 24.64% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DFSV vs BSVO |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFSV
DFSV has 17.19% 1-year volatility. There are 17 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bahl & Gaynor Small/Mid Cap Income Growth ETF | 11.94% | 1.13B | Aug 2021 | DFSV vs SMIG | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | 14.48% | 136.73M | May 2023 | DFSV vs ECML | |
| Brandes U.S. Small-Mid Cap Value ETF | 14.50% | 161.61M | Oct 2023 | DFSV vs BSMC | |
| iShares International Developed Small Cap Value Fa... | 14.83% | 316.20M | Mar 2021 | DFSV vs ISVL | |
| VictoryShares US Small Mid Cap Value Momentum ETF | 14.83% | 1.73B | Oct 2017 | DFSV vs USVM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFSV
DFSV has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.39%. There are 23 ETFs in the Small Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows ETF | -6.15% | 3.55B | Jun 2017 | DFSV vs CALF | |
| EA Series Trust - Euclidean Fundamental Value ETF | -7.01% | 136.73M | May 2023 | DFSV vs ECML | |
| Themes US Small Cap Cash Flow Champions ETF | -7.13% | 3.13M | Dec 2023 | DFSV vs SMCF | |
| Avantis US Small Cap Value ETF | -7.95% | 28.73B | Sep 2019 | DFSV vs AVUV | |
| EA Bridgeway Omni Small-Cap Value ETF | -8.31% | 1.71B | Dec 2010 | DFSV vs BSVO |
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 DFSV
Investors most often compare DFSV with DFSVX, AVDV, SPSM. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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