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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DGCB
DGCB charges 0.20% annually. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total World Bond ETF | 0.05% | 1.90B | Sep 2018 | DGCB vs BNDW | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 0.07% | 122.00B | May 2013 | DGCB vs BNDX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.07% | 10.73B | Nov 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| Nuveen International Aggregate Bond ETF | 0.08% | 3.86B | Sep 2025 | DGCB vs NXUS | |
| Avantis Credit ETF | 0.19% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DGCB vs AVGB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGCB
DGCB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 33. There are 5 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 53.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 53 | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DGCB vs AVGB | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 45 | 485.15M | Nov 2018 | DGCB vs BGRN | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | 42 | 182.82M | Mar 2017 | DGCB vs GRNB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 41 | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DGCB vs FOPC | |
| JPMorgan International Bond Opportunities ETF | 36 | 2.03B | Apr 2017 | DGCB vs JPIB |
Top Performing DGCB Alternatives (YTD)
DGCB is at 0.87% YTD. There are 9 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 2.75%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active E... | 2.75% | 2.80B | Jun 2025 | DGCB vs GGOV | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 1.77% | 28.89M | Nov 2025 | DGCB vs TMSF | |
| Dimensional Global Ex US Core Fixed Income ETF | 1.67% | 1.60B | Nov 2023 | DGCB vs DFGX | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 1.50% | 10.73B | Nov 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond ETF | 1.27% | 122.00B | May 2013 | DGCB vs BNDX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGCB
DGCB has 4.02% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.50%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | 2.50% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DGCB vs AVGB | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | 2.86% | 10.73B | Nov 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | 2.89% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DGCB vs FOPC | |
| T. Rowe Price Multi-Sector Income ETF | 2.93% | 28.89M | Nov 2025 | DGCB vs TMSF | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | 2.96% | 485.15M | Nov 2018 | DGCB vs BGRN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGCB
DGCB has a 1-year max drawdown of -3.08%. There are 9 ETFs in the Global Bonds category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -2.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avantis Credit ETF | -2.12% | 12.70M | Apr 2025 | DGCB vs AVGB | |
| Frontier Asset Opportunistic Credit ETF | -2.18% | 34.88M | Dec 2024 | DGCB vs FOPC | |
| iShares USD Green Bond ETF | -2.23% | 485.15M | Nov 2018 | DGCB vs BGRN | |
| iShares Core International Aggregate Bond ETF | -2.32% | 10.73B | Nov 2015 | DGCB vs IAGG | |
| VanEck Green Bond ETF | -2.51% | 182.82M | Mar 2017 | DGCB vs GRNB |
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Often Compared With DGCB
Investors most often compare DGCB with DFGP, DFGBX, VVSCX. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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