Dimensional Global Credit ETF (DGCB) Alternatives
Dimensional Global Credit ETF (DGCB) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DGCB. 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 DGCB
DGCB charges 0.20% annually. Among ETFs in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DGCB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | Sep 4, 2018 | DGCB vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | May 31, 2013 | DGCB vs BNDX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | Nov 10, 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | Apr 15, 2025 | DGCB vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 0.20% | Nov 13, 2018 | DGCB vs BGRN |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGCB
Among ETFs in the Global Bonds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 74 | Nov 13, 2018 | DGCB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 69 | Nov 10, 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 68 | Apr 5, 2017 | DGCB vs JPIB | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 64 | Mar 3, 2017 | DGCB vs GRNB | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 57 | Nov 7, 2023 | DGCB vs DFGP |
Top Performing DGCB Alternatives (YTD)
DGCB alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.27% | Nov 10, 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -0.03% | Sep 4, 2018 | DGCB vs BNDW | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | -0.11% | Nov 15, 2022 | DGCB vs DFSB | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | -0.13% | May 31, 2013 | DGCB vs BNDX | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | -0.15% | Nov 7, 2023 | DGCB vs DFGP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGCB
DGCB alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.36% | Apr 15, 2025 | DGCB vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.62% | Nov 10, 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 3.21% | May 31, 2013 | DGCB vs BNDX | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 3.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | DGCB vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 3.53% | Sep 4, 2018 | DGCB vs BNDW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGCB
DGCB alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | Nov 13, 2018 | DGCB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | Nov 10, 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | Mar 3, 2017 | DGCB vs GRNB | |
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | -2.70% | Sep 4, 2018 | DGCB vs BNDW | |
| SP Funds Dow Jones Global Sukuk ETF | -2.85% | Dec 30, 2019 | DGCB vs SPSK |
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Often Compared With DGCB
What investors most often compare with DGCB, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | Global Bonds | 71 | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | DGCB vs DFGBX | |
| VALIC Company I Small Cap Value Fund | Small Cap Value Equities | 52 | 0.64% | Aug 31, 2006 | DGCB vs VVSCX | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 9 | -9.92% | May 9, 2022 | DGCB vs GABF | |
| Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF | Global Bonds | 36 | -0.35% | Nov 7, 2023 | DGCB vs DFGX | |
| Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | Intermediate Core Bond | 61 | -0.10% | Nov 15, 2021 | DGCB vs DFCF | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 59 | 0.05% | Apr 3, 2007 | DGCB vs BND |
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