Dimensional International Core Equity Fund (DIAX) Alternatives
Dimensional International Core Equity Fund (DIAX) belongs to the International Equity category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DIAX. 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 DIAX
DIAX charges 0.01% annually. Among mutual funds in the International Equity category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DIAX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 0.30% | Oct 1, 2002 | DIAX vs TRIEX | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 0.41% | Jun 30, 2011 | DIAX vs BDOAX | |
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | 0.73% | Jan 31, 1996 | DIAX vs MIEKX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 0.75% | Dec 15, 2016 | DIAX vs GSIYX | |
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 1.05% | Apr 1, 2015 | DIAX vs APDIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DIAX
Among mutual funds in the International Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 89 | Apr 1, 2015 | DIAX vs APDIX | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 78 | Jun 30, 2011 | DIAX vs BDOAX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 66 | Dec 15, 2016 | DIAX vs GSIYX | |
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 63 | Oct 1, 2002 | DIAX vs TRIEX | |
| John Hancock International Growth Fund Class A | 50 | Jun 12, 2006 | DIAX vs GOIGX |
Top Performing DIAX Alternatives (YTD)
DIAX alternatives from the International Equity category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 4.92% | Apr 1, 2015 | DIAX vs APDIX | |
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 4.76% | Dec 15, 2016 | DIAX vs GSIYX | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 1.12% | Jun 30, 2011 | DIAX vs BDOAX | |
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 0.98% | Oct 1, 2002 | DIAX vs TRIEX | |
| John Hancock International Growth Fund Class A | -2.15% | Jun 12, 2006 | DIAX vs GOIGX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DIAX
DIAX alternatives from the International Equity category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | 12.52% | Dec 15, 2016 | DIAX vs GSIYX | |
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | 15.12% | Jan 31, 1996 | DIAX vs MIEKX | |
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | 15.32% | Apr 1, 2015 | DIAX vs APDIX | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | 16.22% | Jun 30, 2011 | DIAX vs BDOAX | |
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | 17.17% | Oct 1, 2002 | DIAX vs TRIEX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DIAX
DIAX alternatives from the International Equity category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldman Sachs GQG Partners International Opportuni... | -8.76% | Dec 15, 2016 | DIAX vs GSIYX | |
| Artisan International Fund Advisor Class | -9.77% | Apr 1, 2015 | DIAX vs APDIX | |
| MFS International Equity Fund Class R6 | -11.30% | Jan 31, 1996 | DIAX vs MIEKX | |
| Nuveen International Equity Index Fund Retirement ... | -11.37% | Oct 1, 2002 | DIAX vs TRIEX | |
| iShares MSCI Total International Index Fund Class ... | -11.37% | Jun 30, 2011 | DIAX vs BDOAX |
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 Fund | High Yield Bonds | 7 | -1.83% | Jan 1, 2013 | DIAX vs DHF | |
| Dimensional High Yield Equity Fund | Dividend | 2 | -3.22% | Jan 1, 2013 | DIAX vs DHY | |
| Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund | Global Allocation | 9 | 0.42% | Dec 11, 2009 | DIAX vs DMO | |
| Dimensional Financial Leaders Fund | Large Cap Value Equities | 20 | -0.39% | May 23, 2013 | DIAX vs DFP | |
| Dimensional Multi-Blend Fund | Large Cap Blend Equities | 11 | -1.89% | Jan 1, 2013 | DIAX vs DMB | |
| Dimensional Small Cap Equity Fund | Small Cap Blend Equities | 19 | -1.73% | Jan 1, 2013 | DIAX vs DSM | |
| Dimensional Managed Account Fund | Diversified Portfolio | 20 | -4.80% | Mar 16, 2012 | DIAX vs DMA |
Often Compared With DIAX
What investors most often compare with DIAX, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Principal Financial Group, Inc. | 51 | 3.04% | — | DIAX vs PFG |
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