Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF (DXIV) 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 DXIV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DXIV
DXIV charges 0.30% annually. There are 2 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 | DXIV vs VSS | |
| Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 0.08% | 5.37B | Jan 2010 | DXIV vs SCHC | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 0.30% | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | DXIV vs AVDS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 0.36% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DXIV vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap ETF | 0.39% | 5.77B | Mar 2022 | DXIV vs DFIS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DXIV
DXIV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. There are 2 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 76.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 76 | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DXIV vs HSCZ | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 69 | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DXIV vs AVDV | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 60 | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | DXIV vs DISV | |
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 60 | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | DXIV vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 50 | 315.68M | Jul 2023 | DXIV vs AVDS |
Top Performing DXIV Alternatives (YTD)
DXIV is at 9.11% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 12.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph... | 12.95% | 13.15M | Feb 2012 | DXIV vs FDTS | |
| Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF | 11.30% | 18.99B | Sep 2019 | DXIV vs AVDV | |
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 10.91% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DXIV vs HSCZ | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | 9.16% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | DXIV vs FNDC | |
| Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 8.80% | 4.75B | Mar 2022 | DXIV vs DISV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DXIV
DXIV has 14.13% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 11.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF | 11.81% | 226.84M | Jun 2015 | DXIV vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | 13.20% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | DXIV vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | 13.79% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | DXIV vs DLS | |
| NYLI International Small-Mid Cap Equity ETF | 14.27% | 25.03M | May 2026 | DXIV vs NISM | |
| Conductor Global Equity Value ETF | 14.81% | 121.58M | Apr 2016 | DXIV vs CGV |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DXIV
DXIV has a 1-year max drawdown of -10.84%. There are 2 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 | DXIV vs HSCZ | |
| WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S... | -10.69% | 429.22M | Jan 2016 | DXIV vs DDLS | |
| WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend | -11.04% | 1.04B | Jun 2006 | DXIV vs DLS | |
| Schwab Fundamental International Small Equity ETF | -11.20% | 3.02B | Aug 2013 | DXIV vs FNDC | |
| Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-... | -11.26% | 350.99M | Sep 2007 | DXIV vs PDN |
Other ETFs from Dimensional Fund Advisors
The 2 most viewed Dimensional Fund Advisors ETFs shown here include DFMC, DEXC and span 2 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $8B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional US Micro Cap Portfolio ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | — | — | 7.82B | Mar 2026 | DXIV vs DFMC | |
| Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity ... | Emerging Markets Diversified | 73 | 27.87% | 327.87M | Nov 2024 | DXIV vs DEXC |
Often Compared With DXIV
Investors most often compare DXIV with YFSIX, DFIC, ALLW. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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