DFA International Social Core Equity Portfolio (DSCLX) belongs to the Foreign Large 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 DSCLX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DSCLX
DSCLX charges 0.27% annually. There are 47 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.01%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Series International Growth Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | DSCLX vs FIGSX | |
| Fidelity Series Global ex U.S. Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Sep 2009 | DSCLX vs FSGEX | |
| Fidelity Series International Value Fund | 0.01% | — | Dec 2009 | DSCLX vs FINVX | |
| Fidelity Series Overseas Fund | 0.01% | — | Jun 2019 | DSCLX vs FSOSX | |
| Fidelity Series International Index Fund | 0.01% | — | Aug 2018 | DSCLX vs FHLFX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DSCLX
DSCLX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 45. There are 142 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GMO Tax-Managed International Equities Fund | 92 | — | Jul 1998 | DSCLX vs GTMIX | |
| Touchstone International Equity Fund | 92 | — | Mar 1993 | DSCLX vs SWRLX | |
| SA International Value Fund | 89 | — | Aug 1999 | DSCLX vs SAHMX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 88 | — | Dec 2004 | DSCLX vs DCINX | |
| GMO International Developed Equity Allocation Fund | 87 | — | Jun 2006 | DSCLX vs GIOTX |
Top Performing DSCLX Alternatives (YTD)
DSCLX is at 10.65% YTD. There are 197 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 28.55%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Beacon Tocqueville International Value Fu... | 28.55% | — | Aug 1994 | DSCLX vs TIVFX | |
| Fidelity SAI International SMA Completion Fund | 26.94% | — | Apr 2019 | DSCLX vs FISZX | |
| Calamos International Growth Fund | 25.57% | — | Mar 2005 | DSCLX vs CIGIX | |
| Lord Abbett International Growth Fund | 24.40% | — | Jun 2021 | DSCLX vs LIAGX | |
| Dunham International Stock Fund | 23.49% | — | Dec 2004 | DSCLX vs DCINX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DSCLX
DSCLX has 15.20% 1-year volatility. There are 156 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 8.34%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class C | 8.34% | — | Nov 1997 | DSCLX vs FAOCX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | 8.34% | — | Feb 2017 | DSCLX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class A | 8.35% | — | Sep 1996 | DSCLX vs FAOAX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | 8.36% | — | Jul 1995 | DSCLX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | 8.37% | — | Apr 1990 | DSCLX vs FAERX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DSCLX
DSCLX has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.93%. There are 236 mutual funds in the Foreign Large Cap Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -6.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redwood AlphaFactor Tactical International Fund | -6.94% | — | Nov 2017 | DSCLX vs RWIIX | |
| Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Div... | -6.97% | — | Jun 2008 | DSCLX vs IVFIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class Z | -7.26% | — | Feb 2017 | DSCLX vs FAOSX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class I | -7.28% | — | Jul 1995 | DSCLX vs FAOIX | |
| Fidelity Advisor Overseas Fund Class M | -7.29% | — | Apr 1990 | DSCLX vs FAERX |
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Often Compared With DSCLX
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