TLGUX vs. DFIEX

Last updated Jun 5, 2026

TLGUX (Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund) and DFIEX (DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I) are both mutual funds - TLGUX is a Large Cap Blend Equities fund managed by Morgan Stanley, while DFIEX is a Foreign Large Cap Equities fund managed by Dimensional. TLGUX charges 0.47%/yr vs 0.24%/yr for DFIEX.

Performance

TLGUX vs. DFIEX - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

TLGUX

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

DFIEX

• 1D: -0.76%
• 1M: 1.73%
• YTD: 10.21%
• 6M: 12.90%
• 1Y: 26.74%
• 3Y*: 19.34%
• 5Y*: 9.40%
• 10Y*: 9.93%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

TLGUX vs. DFIEX - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I	10.21%	22.32%

Return for Risk

TLGUX vs. DFIEX — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

DFIEX

DFIEX Risk / Return Rank: 44
DFIEX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 46
DFIEX Sortino Ratio Rank: 43
DFIEX Omega Ratio Rank: 44
DFIEX Calmar Ratio Rank: 42
DFIEX Martin Ratio Rank: 47

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

TLGUX vs. DFIEX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund (TLGUX) and DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I (DFIEX). 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.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	TLGUX	DFIEX	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.98	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.60	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.61	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	0.36	—

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	TLGUX	DFIEX	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-62.22%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.01%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-12.81%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-28.66%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-41.04%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-1.10%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-12.17%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.81%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	TLGUX	DFIEX	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	4.06%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	11.17%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	13.83%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	15.75%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	16.39%	—

TLGUX vs. DFIEX - Expense Ratio Comparison

TLGUX has a 0.47% expense ratio, which is higher than DFIEX's 0.24% expense ratio.

Dividends

TLGUX vs. DFIEX - Dividend Comparison

TLGUX has not paid dividends to shareholders, while DFIEX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.93%.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019	2018	2017	2016	2015
DFIEX DFA International Core Equity Portfolio I	2.93%	3.22%	3.42%	3.36%	2.88%	2.98%	1.77%	2.90%	2.95%	2.49%	2.76%	4.20%
TLGUX Morgan Stanley Pathway Funds Large Cap Equity Fund	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%