Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF (DXIV) Alternatives

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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.

Cheapest Alternatives to DXIV

DXIV charges 0.30% annually. Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among DXIV alternatives.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	Inception
VSS	Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF	0.07%	Apr 2, 2009	DXIV vs VSS
SCHC	Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF	0.11%	Jan 14, 2010	DXIV vs SCHC
AVDS	Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF	0.30%	Jul 18, 2023	DXIV vs AVDS
AVDV	Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF	0.36%	Sep 24, 2019	DXIV vs AVDV
FNDC	Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E...	0.39%	Aug 15, 2013	DXIV vs FNDC

Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DXIV

Among ETFs in the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	Inception
FDTS	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph...	97	Feb 15, 2012	DXIV vs FDTS
AVDV	Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF	96	Sep 24, 2019	DXIV vs AVDV
DISV	Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF	93	Mar 23, 2022	DXIV vs DISV
GWX	SPDR S&P International Small Cap ETF	92	Apr 20, 2007	DXIV vs GWX
FNDC	Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E...	92	Aug 15, 2013	DXIV vs FNDC

Top Performing DXIV Alternatives (YTD)

DXIV alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.

Symbol	Name	YTD Return	Inception
FDTS	First Trust Developed Markets ex-US Small Cap Alph...	11.04%	Feb 15, 2012	DXIV vs FDTS
AVDV	Avantis International Small Cap Value ETF	6.39%	Sep 24, 2019	DXIV vs AVDV
CGV	Conductor Global Equity Value ETF	6.16%	Apr 19, 2016	DXIV vs CGV
FNDC	Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E...	4.06%	Aug 15, 2013	DXIV vs FNDC
DISV	Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF	3.83%	Mar 23, 2022	DXIV vs DISV

Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DXIV

DXIV alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Volatility 1Y	Inception
HSCZ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF	14.44%	Jun 29, 2015	DXIV vs HSCZ
DLS	WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend	15.59%	Jun 16, 2006	DXIV vs DLS
DDLS	WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S...	15.85%	Jan 7, 2016	DXIV vs DDLS
FNDC	Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E...	15.87%	Aug 15, 2013	DXIV vs FNDC
CGV	Conductor Global Equity Value ETF	16.21%	Apr 19, 2016	DXIV vs CGV

Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DXIV

DXIV alternatives from the Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.

Symbol	Name	Max Drawdown 1Y	Inception
HSCZ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE Small Cap ETF	-9.88%	Jun 29, 2015	DXIV vs HSCZ
DDLS	WisdomTree Dynamic Currency Hedged International S...	-10.69%	Jan 7, 2016	DXIV vs DDLS
DLS	WisdomTree International SmallCap Dividend	-11.04%	Jun 16, 2006	DXIV vs DLS
FNDC	Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index E...	-11.20%	Aug 15, 2013	DXIV vs FNDC
PDN	Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-U.S. Small-...	-11.26%	Sep 27, 2007	DXIV vs PDN

Often Compared With DXIV

What investors most often compare with DXIV, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.

Symbol	Name	Category	Risk / Return Rank	YTD Return	Inception
YFSIX	AMG Yacktman Global Fund	Large Cap Blend Equities	51	8.16%	Jan 30, 2017	DXIV vs YFSIX
DFIC	DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	90	3.32%	Mar 23, 2022	DXIV vs DFIC
AVDE	Avantis International Equity ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	90	3.18%	Sep 24, 2019	DXIV vs AVDE
DFIV	Dimensional International Value ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	94	5.98%	Apr 16, 1999	DXIV vs DFIV
DFAW	Dimensional World Equity ETF	Global Equities	79	-0.05%	Sep 26, 2023	DXIV vs DFAW
CGVIX	Causeway Global Value Fund	Global Equities	45	-8.49%	Apr 28, 2008	DXIV vs CGVIX
AVIV	Avantis International Large Cap Value ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	93	5.19%	Sep 29, 2021	DXIV vs AVIV
ALLW	SPDR Bridgewater All Weather ETF	Tactical Allocation	84	4.95%	Mar 5, 2025	DXIV vs ALLW
LVHI	Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid...	Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend	95	10.54%	Jul 27, 2016	DXIV vs LVHI
POGRX	PrimeCap Odyssey Growth Fund	Large Cap Growth Equities	70	-8.17%	Nov 1, 2004	DXIV vs POGRX
VXUS	Vanguard Total International Stock ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	86	2.32%	Jan 26, 2011	DXIV vs VXUS
GRID	First Trust Nasdaq Clean Edge Smart GRID Infrastru...	Alternative Energy Equities	94	6.96%	Nov 17, 2009	DXIV vs GRID
ISCF	iShares MSCI Intl Small-Cap Multifactor ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	86	0.75%	Apr 28, 2015	DXIV vs ISCF
VT	Vanguard Total World Stock ETF	Global Equities	77	-1.71%	Jun 24, 2008	DXIV vs VT
DFIS	Dimensional International Small Cap ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	89	2.31%	Mar 23, 2022	DXIV vs DFIS
SCZ	iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF	Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities	85	1.14%	Dec 10, 2007	DXIV vs SCZ
DFAX	Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF	Foreign Large Cap Equities	91	3.97%	Mar 6, 2008	DXIV vs DFAX
SPMD	SPDR Portfolio S&P 400 Mid Cap ETF	Mid Cap Blend Equities	52	2.59%	Nov 8, 2005	DXIV vs SPMD
DFAI	Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF	Global Equities, Actively Managed	87	2.50%	Nov 17, 2020	DXIV vs DFAI
VTI	Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF	Large Cap Blend Equities	65	-4.01%	Jun 27, 2016	DXIV vs VTI

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