DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio (DGSFX) Alternatives
DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio (DGSFX) belongs to the Global Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DGSFX. 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 DGSFX
DGSFX charges 0.26% annually. Among mutual funds in the Global Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DGSFX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity International Bond Index Fund | 0.06% | Oct 10, 2019 | DGSFX vs FBIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund | 0.07% | Feb 26, 2021 | DGSFX vs VTILX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond II Index Fund In... | 0.11% | Feb 17, 2021 | DGSFX vs VTIIX | |
| Vanguard Total International Bond Index Fund | 0.13% | May 30, 2013 | DGSFX vs VTIBX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 0.16% | Jan 8, 2008 | DGSFX vs DFSHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DGSFX
Among mutual funds 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 97 | Jun 26, 2007 | DGSFX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 97 | Jan 8, 2008 | DGSFX vs DFSHX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 97 | Sep 17, 1996 | DGSFX vs PYGSX | |
| T. Rowe Price Global Multi-Sector Bond Fund | 96 | Dec 14, 2008 | DGSFX vs PRSNX | |
| T. Rowe Price International Bond Fund (USD Hedged) | 95 | Sep 11, 2017 | DGSFX vs TNBMX |
Top Performing DGSFX Alternatives (YTD)
DGSFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eaton Vance Global Bond Fund | 0.92% | Jun 26, 2007 | DGSFX vs EAIIX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.77% | Feb 8, 1996 | DGSFX vs DFGFX | |
| Destinations Global Fixed Income Opportunities Fun... | 0.46% | Mar 19, 2017 | DGSFX vs DGFFX | |
| UBS Sustainable Development Bank Bond Fund | 0.17% | Oct 23, 2018 | DGSFX vs UDBPX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.15% | Nov 5, 1990 | DGSFX vs DFGBX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DGSFX
DGSFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | 1.17% | Jan 8, 2008 | DGSFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.56% | Feb 8, 1996 | DGSFX vs DFGFX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | 1.64% | Nov 5, 1990 | DGSFX vs DFGBX | |
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | 1.66% | Sep 17, 1996 | DGSFX vs PYGSX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | 2.36% | Jul 28, 1999 | DGSFX vs SAXIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DGSFX
DGSFX alternatives from the Global Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payden Global Low Duration Fund | -1.23% | Sep 17, 1996 | DGSFX vs PYGSX | |
| DFA Selectively Hedged Global Fixed Income Portfol... | -1.28% | Jan 8, 2008 | DGSFX vs DFSHX | |
| DFA Five Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.38% | Nov 5, 1990 | DGSFX vs DFGBX | |
| DFA Two Year Global Fixed Income Portfolio | -1.41% | Feb 8, 1996 | DGSFX vs DFGFX | |
| SA Global Fixed Income Fund | -1.59% | Jul 28, 1999 | DGSFX vs SAXIX |
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Often Compared With DGSFX
What investors most often compare with DGSFX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DFA Investment Grade Portfolio | Intermediate Core Bond | 55 | -0.34% | Mar 7, 2011 | DGSFX vs DFAPX | |
| Dunham International Opportunity Bond Fund | Global Bonds | 83 | -0.59% | Oct 31, 2013 | DGSFX vs DAIOX |
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