DFEOX vs. DFWIX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA US Core Equity 1 Portfolio I (DFEOX) and DFA World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio (DFWIX).
DFEOX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Sep 15, 2005. DFWIX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Apr 9, 2013.
Performance
DFEOX vs. DFWIX - Performance Comparison
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DFEOX vs. DFWIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFEOX DFA US Core Equity 1 Portfolio I | -4.34% | 16.00% | 21.35% | 22.97% | -14.99% | 27.51% | 16.44% | 30.20% | -7.81% | 20.26% |
DFWIX DFA World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio | 0.08% | 33.45% | 4.34% | 16.74% | -14.04% | 22.41% | 9.35% | 19.98% | -17.00% | 30.17% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DFEOX achieves a -4.34% return, which is significantly lower than DFWIX's 0.08% return. Over the past 10 years, DFEOX has outperformed DFWIX with an annualized return of 12.94%, while DFWIX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.00% annualized return.
DFEOX
- 1D
- -0.49%
- 1M
- -7.30%
- YTD
- -4.34%
- 6M
- -1.81%
- 1Y
- 15.78%
- 3Y*
- 16.13%
- 5Y*
- 10.46%
- 10Y*
- 12.94%
DFWIX
- 1D
- -0.33%
- 1M
- -10.77%
- YTD
- 0.08%
- 6M
- 4.76%
- 1Y
- 27.12%
- 3Y*
- 15.13%
- 5Y*
- 10.04%
- 10Y*
- 10.00%
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DFEOX vs. DFWIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DFEOX has a 0.14% expense ratio, which is lower than DFWIX's 0.31% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DFEOX vs. DFWIX — Risk / Return Rank
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DFEOX vs. DFWIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA US Core Equity 1 Portfolio I (DFEOX) and DFA World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio (DFWIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| DFEOX | DFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.93 | 1.81 | -0.88 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.43 | 2.36 | -0.93 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.36 | -0.14 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.98 | 2.00 | -1.02 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.74 | 8.26 | -3.52 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| DFEOX | DFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.93 | 1.81 | -0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.62 | 0.68 | -0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.72 | 0.65 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.51 | 0.49 | +0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between DFEOX and DFWIX is 0.79, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
DFEOX vs. DFWIX - Dividend Comparison
DFEOX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.12%, less than DFWIX's 3.21% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFEOX DFA US Core Equity 1 Portfolio I | 1.12% | 1.06% | 1.13% | 1.43% | 4.08% | 3.69% | 1.36% | 3.02% | 2.37% | 1.61% | 1.61% | 2.98% |
DFWIX DFA World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio | 3.21% | 3.00% | 3.32% | 3.36% | 3.11% | 10.71% | 1.81% | 2.36% | 3.50% | 2.36% | 2.59% | 2.31% |
Drawdowns
DFEOX vs. DFWIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DFEOX drawdown since its inception was -56.77%, which is greater than DFWIX's maximum drawdown of -41.80%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DFEOX and DFWIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DFEOX | DFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -56.77% | -41.80% | -14.97% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.58% | -10.82% | -1.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.86% | -27.31% | +4.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.55% | -41.80% | +5.25% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.28% | -10.82% | +2.54% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.25% | -8.23% | +0.98% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.69% | 2.87% | -0.18% |
Volatility
DFEOX vs. DFWIX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DFA US Core Equity 1 Portfolio I (DFEOX) is 4.20%, while DFA World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio (DFWIX) has a volatility of 6.21%. This indicates that DFEOX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFWIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DFEOX | DFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.20% | 6.21% | -2.01% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.49% | 9.58% | -1.09% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 17.87% | 14.65% | +3.22% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 16.88% | 14.94% | +1.94% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 17.98% | 15.55% | +2.43% |