DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio (DFYGX) Alternatives
DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio (DFYGX) belongs to the Ultrashort Bond category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DFYGX. 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 DFYGX
DFYGX charges 0.17% annually. Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort Bond category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DFYGX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Federated Hermes Conservative Microshort Fund | 0.05% | Feb 2, 2021 | DFYGX vs FHCOX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.13% | Jul 25, 1983 | DFYGX vs DFIHX | |
| Six Circles Tax Aware Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.15% | Jul 8, 2018 | DFYGX vs CUTAX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.15% | Dec 31, 2013 | DFYGX vs BUBIX | |
| Six Circles Ultra Short Duration Fund | 0.18% | Jul 9, 2018 | DFYGX vs CUSDX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DFYGX
Among mutual funds in the Ultrashort Bond 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 100 | Mar 21, 2019 | DFYGX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | DFYGX vs BUBSX | |
| Fidelity Series Treasury Bill Index Fund | 100 | Aug 28, 2018 | DFYGX vs FHQFX | |
| T. Rowe Price Ultra Short-Term Bond Fund | 100 | Dec 3, 2012 | DFYGX vs TRBUX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 100 | Dec 31, 2013 | DFYGX vs BUBIX |
Top Performing DFYGX Alternatives (YTD)
DFYGX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling Capital Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.83% | Nov 30, 2012 | DFYGX vs BUSIX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.81% | Jul 25, 1983 | DFYGX vs DFIHX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.76% | Mar 21, 2019 | DFYGX vs NUSIX | |
| Northern Ultra-Short Fixed Income Fund | 0.75% | Jun 18, 2009 | DFYGX vs NUSFX | |
| CrossingBridge Ultra-Short Duration Fund | 0.75% | Jun 29, 2021 | DFYGX vs CBUDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DFYGX
DFYGX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.55% | Mar 30, 2017 | DFYGX vs TMPFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | 0.65% | Mar 21, 2019 | DFYGX vs NUSIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | 0.65% | Dec 31, 2013 | DFYGX vs BUBSX | |
| DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.72% | Jul 25, 1983 | DFYGX vs DFIHX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund Institutional Class | 0.72% | Dec 31, 2013 | DFYGX vs BUBIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DFYGX
DFYGX alternatives from the Ultrashort Bond category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Global Investors U.S. Government Ultra-Short ... | 0.00% | Dec 2, 2013 | DFYGX vs UGSDX | |
| Tactical Multi-Purpose Fund | 0.00% | Mar 30, 2017 | DFYGX vs TMPFX | |
| Navigator Ultra Short Term Bond Fund | -0.10% | Mar 21, 2019 | DFYGX vs NUSIX | |
| Morgan Stanley Institutional Fund Trust Ultra-Shor... | -0.10% | Apr 28, 2016 | DFYGX vs MUIIX | |
| Baird Ultra Short Bond Fund | -0.10% | Dec 31, 2013 | DFYGX vs BUBSX |
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