U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio: ETF Class Shares (DUSG) belongs to the Small Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DUSG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DUSG
DUSG charges 0.32% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | 86.25M | Apr 2020 | DUSG vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 45.50B | Jan 2004 | DUSG vs VBK | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 982.86M | Jun 2004 | DUSG vs ISCG | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 0.06% | 1.70B | Sep 2010 | DUSG vs VTWG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | 2.05B | Apr 2020 | DUSG vs BBMC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DUSG
Among 33 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 90 | 1.26B | Apr 2011 | DUSG vs FYC | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 87 | 30.13M | May 2023 | DUSG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 84 | 143.66M | Mar 2006 | DUSG vs RZG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 82 | 593.76M | Nov 2016 | DUSG vs JPSE | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 78 | 86.25M | Apr 2020 | DUSG vs BKSE |
Top Performing DUSG Alternatives (YTD)
Among 35 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 31.34%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 31.34% | 30.13M | May 2023 | DUSG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 30.17% | 143.66M | Mar 2006 | DUSG vs RZG | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 26.54% | 1.26B | Apr 2011 | DUSG vs FYC | |
| SPDR S&P 600 Small Cap Growth ETF | 23.81% | 5.12B | Sep 2000 | DUSG vs SLYG | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | 23.74% | 993.30M | Sep 2010 | DUSG vs VIOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DUSG
DUSG has 14.71% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.89%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 9.89% | 287.62M | Sep 2016 | DUSG vs SMMV | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 15.13% | 51.56M | Apr 2017 | DUSG vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 15.18% | 30.46M | Jun 2017 | DUSG vs FSGS | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 15.91% | 593.76M | Nov 2016 | DUSG vs JPSE | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 16.19% | 698.12M | Nov 2017 | DUSG vs JHSC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DUSG
Among 33 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -7.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -7.02% | 287.62M | Sep 2016 | DUSG vs SMMV | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | -8.00% | 593.76M | Nov 2016 | DUSG vs JPSE | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -8.13% | 30.13M | May 2023 | DUSG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | -8.63% | 143.66M | Mar 2006 | DUSG vs RZG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | -8.89% | 3.06B | Mar 2005 | DUSG vs XSMO |
Other ETFs from Dimensional Fund Advisors
The 3 most viewed Dimensional Fund Advisors ETFs shown here include DXIV, DFMC, DEXC and span 3 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $8B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities | 70 | 11.31% | 188.62M | Sep 2024 | DUSG vs DXIV | |
| Dimensional US Micro Cap Portfolio ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 7.82B | Mar 2026 | DUSG vs DFMC | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 73 | 29.07% | 327.87M | Nov 2024 | DUSG vs DEXC |
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