DREIX vs. MFWIX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA World Core Equity Portfolio (DREIX) and MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I (MFWIX).
DREIX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Mar 6, 2012. MFWIX is managed by MFS. It was launched on Sep 4, 1990.
Performance
DREIX vs. MFWIX - Performance Comparison
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DREIX vs. MFWIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DREIX DFA World Core Equity Portfolio | -2.71% | 21.88% | 14.91% | 20.52% | -14.84% | 19.09% | 13.43% | 25.48% | -12.30% | 24.27% |
MFWIX MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | -0.47% | 15.70% | 4.25% | 10.52% | -10.62% | 8.59% | 9.63% | 18.49% | -6.96% | 15.00% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DREIX achieves a -2.71% return, which is significantly lower than MFWIX's -0.47% return. Over the past 10 years, DREIX has outperformed MFWIX with an annualized return of 10.91%, while MFWIX has yielded a comparatively lower 6.19% annualized return.
DREIX
- 1D
- -0.43%
- 1M
- -8.69%
- YTD
- -2.71%
- 6M
- 0.65%
- 1Y
- 19.92%
- 3Y*
- 15.63%
- 5Y*
- 9.12%
- 10Y*
- 10.91%
MFWIX
- 1D
- 0.24%
- 1M
- -6.50%
- YTD
- -0.47%
- 6M
- 2.00%
- 1Y
- 11.28%
- 3Y*
- 8.88%
- 5Y*
- 4.75%
- 10Y*
- 6.19%
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DREIX vs. MFWIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DREIX has a 0.27% expense ratio, which is lower than MFWIX's 0.84% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DREIX vs. MFWIX — Risk / Return Rank
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DREIX vs. MFWIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA World Core Equity Portfolio (DREIX) and MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I (MFWIX). 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.
| DREIX | MFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.28 | 1.29 | 0.00 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.85 | 1.77 | +0.07 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.25 | +0.03 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.31 | 1.59 | -0.28 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.30 | 6.26 | +0.04 |
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
| DREIX | MFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.28 | 1.29 | 0.00 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.60 | 0.52 | +0.08 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.67 | 0.65 | +0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.68 | 0.71 | -0.03 |
Correlation
The correlation between DREIX and MFWIX is 0.88, 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
DREIX vs. MFWIX - Dividend Comparison
DREIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 5.43%, less than MFWIX's 8.81% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DREIX DFA World Core Equity Portfolio | 5.43% | 5.06% | 3.22% | 3.23% | 3.54% | 1.40% | 1.47% | 2.12% | 2.88% | 1.42% | 1.77% | 2.11% |
MFWIX MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I | 8.81% | 8.77% | 9.36% | 3.98% | 2.94% | 10.71% | 7.53% | 4.70% | 3.64% | 2.36% | 1.40% | 4.59% |
Drawdowns
DREIX vs. MFWIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DREIX drawdown since its inception was -36.65%, which is greater than MFWIX's maximum drawdown of -33.01%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DREIX and MFWIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DREIX | MFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -36.65% | -33.01% | -3.64% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.79% | -6.85% | -4.94% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.83% | -20.22% | -4.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -36.65% | -23.36% | -13.29% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.15% | -6.50% | -2.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.86% | -3.83% | -1.03% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.64% | 1.74% | +0.90% |
Volatility
DREIX vs. MFWIX - Volatility Comparison
DFA World Core Equity Portfolio (DREIX) has a higher volatility of 4.80% compared to MFS Global Total Return Fund Class I (MFWIX) at 3.04%. This indicates that DREIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than MFWIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DREIX | MFWIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.80% | 3.04% | +1.76% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.47% | 5.25% | +3.22% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.79% | 8.85% | +6.94% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.20% | 9.09% | +6.11% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.42% | 9.60% | +6.82% |