DFA U.S. Vector Equity Fund (DFVEX) belongs to the Mid Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFVEX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DFVEX
DFVEX charges 0.28% annually. There are 5 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Mid Cap Value Index Fund | 0.05% | — | Jul 2019 | DFVEX vs FIMVX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 0.07% | 36.60B | Sep 2011 | DFVEX vs VMVAX | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value Index Fund Institut... | 0.08% | — | Nov 2010 | DFVEX vs VMFVX | |
| Victory Integrity Small/Mid-Cap Value Fund | 0.09% | — | Jul 2011 | DFVEX vs MYISX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund | 0.19% | — | Aug 2006 | DFVEX vs VMVIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFVEX
DFVEX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 73. There are 23 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund | 92 | — | Nov 2001 | DFVEX vs SMVTX | |
| Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund | 88 | — | Mar 2002 | DFVEX vs HAMVX | |
| Columbia Select Mid Cap Value Fund | 88 | — | Nov 2001 | DFVEX vs NAMAX | |
| Delaware Opportunity Fund | 87 | — | Aug 1992 | DFVEX vs FIUSX | |
| PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Value Fund | 85 | — | Aug 1998 | DFVEX vs NCBVX |
Top Performing DFVEX Alternatives (YTD)
DFVEX is at 11.77% YTD. There are 65 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 25.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virtus Ceredex Mid-Cap Value Equity Fund | 25.14% | — | Nov 2001 | DFVEX vs SMVTX | |
| Invesco V.I. American Value Fund | 24.46% | — | Jan 1997 | DFVEX vs UMCVX | |
| Invesco Value Opportunities Fund Class Y | 24.28% | — | Mar 2005 | DFVEX vs VVOIX | |
| Fidelity Value Strategies Fund | 24.18% | — | Dec 1983 | DFVEX vs FSLSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Value Strategies Fund Class I | 24.15% | — | Jul 1995 | DFVEX vs FASOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFVEX
DFVEX has 12.51% 1-year volatility. There are 12 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.64%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | 11.64% | 36.60B | Sep 2011 | DFVEX vs VMVAX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund | 11.65% | — | Aug 2006 | DFVEX vs VMVIX | |
| Nuance Mid Cap Value Fund | 11.66% | — | Dec 2013 | DFVEX vs NMAVX | |
| American Century Mid Cap Value Fund | 11.98% | 5.65B | Mar 2004 | DFVEX vs ACMVX | |
| American Century Mid Cap Value Fund A Class | 12.00% | — | Mar 2004 | DFVEX vs ACLAX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFVEX
DFVEX has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.45%. There are 30 mutual funds in the Mid Cap Value Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGIM Quant Solutions Mid-Cap Value Fund | -6.31% | — | Aug 1998 | DFVEX vs NCBVX | |
| Glenmede Quantitative U.S. Total Market Equity Por... | -6.51% | — | Dec 2006 | DFVEX vs GTTMX | |
| Delaware Opportunity Fund | -6.75% | — | Aug 1992 | DFVEX vs FIUSX | |
| Harbor Mid Cap Value Fund | -6.84% | — | Mar 2002 | DFVEX vs HAMVX | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value Index Fund Admiral Shares | -6.95% | 36.60B | Sep 2011 | DFVEX vs VMVAX |
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Often Compared With DFVEX
Investors most often compare DFVEX with DFQTX, IMCG, VFIAX. These 19 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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