Dimensional High Yield Fund (DHF) Alternatives
Dimensional High Yield Fund (DHF) belongs to the High Yield Bonds category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DHF. 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 DHF
DHF charges 0.04% annually. Among mutual funds in the High Yield Bonds category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DHF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Asset High Income Opportunity Fund Inc | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2009 | DHF vs HIO | |
| Western Asset High Yield Opportunity Fund Inc | 0.02% | Jul 20, 2010 | DHF vs HYI | |
| Western Asset Global High Income Fund Inc | 0.02% | Jan 1, 2010 | DHF vs EHI | |
| Nuveen Floating Rate Income Fund | 0.02% | Mar 24, 2004 | DHF vs JFR | |
| PGIM High Yield Bond Fund | 0.02% | Apr 30, 2012 | DHF vs ISD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DHF
Among mutual funds in the High Yield 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer ILS Interval Fund | 100 | Dec 16, 2014 | DHF vs XILSX | |
| Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund | 100 | Mar 6, 2019 | DHF vs CCLFX | |
| RiverPark Short Term High Yield Fund | 100 | Sep 30, 2010 | DHF vs RPHIX | |
| T. Rowe Price Floating Rate Fund | 99 | Jul 29, 2011 | DHF vs PRFRX | |
| T. Rowe Price Credit Opportunities Fund | 98 | Apr 29, 2014 | DHF vs PRCPX |
Top Performing DHF Alternatives (YTD)
DHF alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fairholme Focused Income Fund | 6.93% | Dec 31, 2009 | DHF vs FOCIX | |
| Pioneer ILS Interval Fund | 5.18% | Dec 16, 2014 | DHF vs XILSX | |
| RiverNorth Capital and Income Fund | 4.23% | — | DHF vs RSF | |
| RiverPark Short Term High Yield Fund | 1.02% | Sep 30, 2010 | DHF vs RPHIX | |
| Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund | 0.96% | Mar 6, 2019 | DHF vs CCLFX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DHF
DHF alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverPark Short Term High Yield Fund | 0.97% | Sep 30, 2010 | DHF vs RPHIX | |
| Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund | 0.97% | Mar 6, 2019 | DHF vs CCLFX | |
| Chartwell Short Duration High Yield Fund | 1.71% | Jul 15, 2014 | DHF vs CWFIX | |
| Changing Parameters Fund | 1.90% | Oct 2, 2006 | DHF vs CPMPX | |
| Shenkman Capital Short Duration High Income Fund | 1.96% | Oct 31, 2012 | DHF vs SCFIX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DHF
DHF alternatives from the High Yield Bonds category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer ILS Interval Fund | -0.21% | Dec 16, 2014 | DHF vs XILSX | |
| RiverPark Short Term High Yield Fund | -0.41% | Sep 30, 2010 | DHF vs RPHIX | |
| Cliffwater Corporate Lending Fund | -0.46% | Mar 6, 2019 | DHF vs CCLFX | |
| Toews Tactical Income Fund | -1.12% | Jun 4, 2010 | DHF vs THHYX | |
| Changing Parameters Fund | -1.31% | Oct 2, 2006 | DHF vs CPMPX |
Other Mutual Funds from Dimensional Fund Advisors
Most popular Dimensional Fund Advisors mutual funds on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional High Yield Equity Fund | Dividend | 3 | -2.71% | Jan 1, 2013 | DHF vs DHY | |
| Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund | Global Allocation | 12 | 0.42% | Dec 11, 2009 | DHF vs DMO | |
| Dimensional Financial Leaders Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 20 | -1.71% | May 23, 2013 | DHF vs DFP | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Fund | International Equity | 13 | -5.70% | Jan 1, 2013 | DHF vs DIAX | |
| Dimensional Multi-Blend Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 14 | -2.99% | Jan 1, 2013 | DHF vs DMB | |
| Dimensional Small Cap Equity Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 31 | -1.40% | Jan 1, 2013 | DHF vs DSM | |
| Dimensional Managed Account Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 20 | -5.96% | Mar 16, 2012 | DHF vs DMA |
Often Compared With DHF
What investors most often compare with DHF, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR Portfolio High Yield Bond ETF | High Yield Bonds | 79 | -0.32% | Jun 18, 2012 | DHF vs SPHY | |
| RiverPark Strategic Income Fund | High Yield Bonds | 96 | 0.36% | Sep 30, 2013 | DHF vs RSIIX | |
| First Trust High Yield Opportunities 2027 Term Fun... | High Yield Bonds | 15 | -1.22% | Jun 25, 2020 | DHF vs FTHY |
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