DFA U.S. Large Company Portfolio (DFUSX) 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 DFUSX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFUSX
DFUSX charges 0.08% annually. There are 35 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard 500 Index Fund Institutional Select Share... | 0.01% | — | — | DFUSX vs VFFSX | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund Institution... | 0.01% | — | Jun 2016 | DFUSX vs VSTSX | |
| Fidelity Total Market Index Fund | 0.02% | — | — | DFUSX vs FSKAX | |
| Fidelity SAI U.S. Large Cap Index Fund | 0.02% | — | Feb 2016 | DFUSX vs FLCPX | |
| Vanguard Institutional Total Stock Market Index Fu... | 0.02% | 35.20B | May 2001 | DFUSX vs VITPX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFUSX
DFUSX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 68. There are 87 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 95 | — | Mar 2021 | DFUSX vs SVPFX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 94 | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | DFUSX vs VPCCX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 92 | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | DFUSX vs VPMAX | |
| PRIMECAP Odyssey Growth Fund | 91 | — | Nov 2004 | DFUSX vs POGRX | |
| Pin Oak Equity | 91 | — | Aug 1992 | DFUSX vs POGSX |
Top Performing DFUSX Alternatives (YTD)
DFUSX is at 10.87% YTD. There are 143 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.27%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Core Fund | 29.27% | 17.20B | Dec 2004 | DFUSX vs VPCCX | |
| PRIMECAP Odyssey Growth Fund | 28.22% | — | Nov 2004 | DFUSX vs POGRX | |
| Integrity ESG Growth & Income Fund | 26.58% | — | Jan 1995 | DFUSX vs IGIAX | |
| Vanguard PRIMECAP Fund Admiral Shares | 25.63% | 92.00B | Nov 2001 | DFUSX vs VPMAX | |
| Glenmede Responsible ESG U.S. Equity Portfolio | 24.11% | — | Dec 2015 | DFUSX vs RESGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFUSX
DFUSX has 12.25% 1-year volatility. There are 95 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.22%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | 2.22% | — | Mar 2021 | DFUSX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | 2.28% | — | Jun 2013 | DFUSX vs ORDNX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | 8.25% | — | Jul 2012 | DFUSX vs QUERX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | 8.27% | — | Jul 2012 | DFUSX vs AUEIX | |
| JPMorgan Equity Premium Income Fund Class I | 8.70% | — | Aug 2018 | DFUSX vs JEPIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFUSX
DFUSX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.88%. There are 123 mutual funds in the Large Cap Blend Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -0.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs Strategic Volatility Premium Fund | -0.91% | — | Mar 2021 | DFUSX vs SVPFX | |
| North Square Preferred and Income Securities Fund | -2.66% | — | Jun 2013 | DFUSX vs ORDNX | |
| Rock Oak Core Growth Fund | -4.14% | — | Dec 2004 | DFUSX vs RCKSX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund | -5.91% | — | Jul 2012 | DFUSX vs AUEIX | |
| AQR Large Cap Defensive Style Fund Class R6 | -5.93% | — | Jul 2012 | DFUSX vs QUERX |
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Often Compared With DFUSX
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