Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV) belongs to the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DISV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DISV
DISV charges 0.42% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 0.07% | 14.30B | Apr 2009 | DISV vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | DISV vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | DISV vs AVDS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 0.30% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DISV vs DXIV | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DISV vs AVDV |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DISV
DISV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 68. There are 2 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 77.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 77 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DISV vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 73 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DISV vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 66 | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DISV vs DXIV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 60 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | DISV vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 52 | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | DISV vs AVDS |
Top Performing DISV Alternatives (YTD)
DISV is at 10.61% YTD. There are 3 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 13.20%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 13.20% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | DISV vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 12.13% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DISV vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.65% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DISV vs HSCZ | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 10.36% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DISV vs DXIV | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 10.15% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | DISV vs FNDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DISV
DISV has 14.93% 1-year volatility. There are 7 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.79%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.79% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DISV vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.17% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | DISV vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.76% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | DISV vs DLS | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.09% | 25.03M | May 2026 | DISV vs NISM | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 14.16% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DISV vs DXIV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DISV
DISV has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.69%. There are 15 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | -9.61% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DISV vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | DISV vs DDLS | |
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | -10.84% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DISV vs DXIV | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | DISV vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | DISV vs FNDC |
Other ETFs from Dimensional
The 10 most viewed Dimensional ETFs shown here include DFUS, DFIV, DFAW and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $48B.
Often Compared With DISV
Investors most often compare DISV with DISVX, AVDVX, IVLU. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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