DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio (DFVQX) Alternatives
DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio (DFVQX) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFVQX. 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 DFVQX
DFVQX charges 0.36% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFVQX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 0.03% | Dec 3, 2009 | DFVQX vs FSTSX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Small Cap Index Fund | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2021 | DFVQX vs FSISX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.11% | Apr 2, 2009 | DFVQX vs VFSNX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.16% | Feb 7, 2019 | DFVQX vs VFSAX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 0.36% | Dec 3, 2019 | DFVQX vs AVDVX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFVQX
Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 97 | Oct 31, 2013 | DFVQX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 97 | Nov 1, 2013 | DFVQX vs KGGAX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 97 | Sep 27, 2021 | DFVQX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 97 | Aug 11, 2023 | DFVQX vs HRIIX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | Dec 3, 2019 | DFVQX vs AVDVX |
Top Performing DFVQX Alternatives (YTD)
DFVQX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 7.56% | Jun 29, 2014 | DFVQX vs YASLX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 6.18% | Sep 27, 2021 | DFVQX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 6.14% | Aug 11, 2023 | DFVQX vs HRIIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 4.70% | Oct 31, 2013 | DFVQX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 4.60% | Nov 1, 2013 | DFVQX vs KGGAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFVQX
DFVQX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International New Discovery Fund Class R6 | 12.10% | Jun 1, 2012 | DFVQX vs MIDLX | |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund | 12.11% | Oct 8, 1997 | DFVQX vs MWNIX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 12.99% | Jun 29, 2014 | DFVQX vs YASLX | |
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | 13.06% | May 15, 2022 | DFVQX vs ARHBX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | 13.26% | Mar 25, 2007 | DFVQX vs HLMSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFVQX
DFVQX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | -9.51% | May 15, 2022 | DFVQX vs ARHBX | |
| William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.09% | Oct 31, 2005 | DFVQX vs WISIX | |
| Artisan International Small-Mid Fund | -10.10% | Dec 20, 2001 | DFVQX vs ARTJX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | -10.18% | Jun 29, 2014 | DFVQX vs YASLX | |
| Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund | -10.42% | Aug 31, 2015 | DFVQX vs GISOX |
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