Dimensional U.S. Small Cap Growth ETF (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% | 87.32M | Apr 2020 | DUSG vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 47.00B | Jan 2004 | DUSG vs VBK | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 0.06% | 1.80B | Sep 2010 | DUSG vs VTWG | |
| iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.06% | 970.87M | Jun 2004 | DUSG vs ISCG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | 2.03B | Apr 2020 | DUSG vs BBMC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DUSG
Among 31 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 91 | 29.88M | May 2023 | DUSG vs CAFG | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 91 | 1.30B | Apr 2011 | DUSG vs FYC | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 87 | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | DUSG vs JPSE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 85 | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | DUSG vs RZG | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 84 | 87.32M | Apr 2020 | DUSG vs BKSE |
Top Performing DUSG Alternatives (YTD)
Among 33 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 36.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 36.95% | 29.88M | May 2023 | DUSG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 31.95% | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | DUSG vs RZG | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 29.72% | 1.30B | Apr 2011 | DUSG vs FYC | |
| Invesco S&P Smallcap 600 GARP ETF | 28.13% | 3.24M | Mar 2024 | DUSG vs GRPZ | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | 27.38% | 1.10B | Sep 2010 | DUSG vs VIOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DUSG
DUSG has 14.82% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 15.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 15.07% | 51.84M | Apr 2017 | DUSG vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 15.28% | 30.91M | Jun 2017 | DUSG vs FSGS | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 15.71% | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | DUSG vs JPSE | |
| John Hancock Multifactor Small Cap ETF | 16.10% | 724.18M | Nov 2017 | DUSG vs JHSC | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 16.83% | 2.03B | Apr 2020 | DUSG vs BBMC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DUSG
Among 31 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -8.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | -8.00% | 591.21M | Nov 2016 | DUSG vs JPSE | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -8.13% | 29.88M | May 2023 | DUSG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | -8.63% | 137.81M | Mar 2006 | DUSG vs RZG | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | -9.00% | 51.84M | Apr 2017 | DUSG vs FLQS | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | -9.03% | 1.10B | Sep 2010 | DUSG vs VIOG |
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 DUSG
Investors most often compare DUSG with SSCP, IJT, FSEG. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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