DFA International Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DISMX) Alternatives
DFA International Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DISMX) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative mutual funds from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DISMX. 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 DISMX
DISMX charges 0.53% annually. Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DISMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Small Cap Fund | 0.03% | Dec 3, 2009 | DISMX vs FSTSX | |
| Fidelity SAI International Small Cap Index Fund | 0.10% | Jun 25, 2021 | DISMX vs FSISX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.11% | Apr 2, 2009 | DISMX vs VFSNX | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap Index Fund... | 0.16% | Feb 7, 2019 | DISMX vs VFSAX | |
| DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 0.36% | Aug 13, 2008 | DISMX vs DFVQX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DISMX
Among mutual funds in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 97 | Oct 31, 2013 | DISMX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 97 | Nov 1, 2013 | DISMX vs KGGAX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 97 | Sep 27, 2021 | DISMX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 97 | Aug 11, 2023 | DISMX vs HRIIX | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value Fund | 94 | Dec 3, 2019 | DISMX vs AVDVX |
Top Performing DISMX Alternatives (YTD)
DISMX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 7.56% | Jun 29, 2014 | DISMX vs YASLX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund | 6.18% | Sep 27, 2021 | DISMX vs HRIOX | |
| Hood River International Opportunity Fund Investor... | 6.14% | Aug 11, 2023 | DISMX vs HRIIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund | 4.70% | Oct 31, 2013 | DISMX vs KGGIX | |
| Kopernik Global All-Cap Fund Class A | 4.60% | Nov 1, 2013 | DISMX vs KGGAX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DISMX
DISMX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MFS International New Discovery Fund Class R6 | 12.10% | Jun 1, 2012 | DISMX vs MIDLX | |
| MFS International New Discovery Fund | 12.11% | Oct 8, 1997 | DISMX vs MWNIX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | 12.99% | Jun 29, 2014 | DISMX vs YASLX | |
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | 13.06% | May 15, 2022 | DISMX vs ARHBX | |
| Harding Loevner International Small Companies Port... | 13.26% | Mar 25, 2007 | DISMX vs HLMSX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DISMX
DISMX alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artisan International Explorer Fund | -9.51% | May 15, 2022 | DISMX vs ARHBX | |
| William Blair International Small Cap Growth Fund | -10.09% | Oct 31, 2005 | DISMX vs WISIX | |
| Artisan International Small-Mid Fund | -10.10% | Dec 20, 2001 | DISMX vs ARTJX | |
| AMG Yacktman Special Opportunities Fund | -10.18% | Jun 29, 2014 | DISMX vs YASLX | |
| Grandeur Peak International Stalwarts Fund | -10.42% | Aug 31, 2015 | DISMX vs GISOX |
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