Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DFIVX DFA International Value Portfolio Institutional Class | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50% |
DFISX DFA International Small Company Portfolio | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities, Small Cap Blend Equities | 50% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DFIVX_DFISX, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends. The portfolio is rebalanced Every 3 months.
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Returns By Period
As of Jun 13, 2026, the DFIVX_DFISX returned 10.34% Year-To-Date and 10.65% of annualized return in the last 10 years.
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 1.65% | 1.97% | 10.35% | 10.82% | 26.39% | 19.66% | 12.33% | 13.81% |
Portfolio DFIVX_DFISX | 0.64% | 1.24% | 10.34% | 11.67% | 29.43% | 20.52% | 10.53% | 10.65% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DFISX DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 0.47% | 0.84% | 8.16% | 9.79% | 23.65% | 17.50% | 6.84% | 8.77% |
DFIVX DFA International Value Portfolio Institutional Class | 0.82% | 1.65% | 12.49% | 13.52% | 35.31% | 23.46% | 14.18% | 12.41% |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 30, 1996, DFIVX_DFISX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.73%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.9 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -24.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DFIVX_DFISX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.76% | 5.67% | -7.46% | 5.50% | 2.19% | -1.05% | 10.34% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.74% | 2.73% | 1.59% | 3.63% | 5.54% | 4.00% | -0.47% | 5.47% | 2.49% | -0.11% | 2.88% | 3.44% | 40.84% |
| 2024 | -1.63% | 2.06% | 4.67% | -2.05% | 5.45% | -3.46% | 4.43% | 1.79% | 1.50% | -4.65% | 0.38% | -2.65% | 5.34% |
| 2023 | 8.44% | -2.18% | 0.18% | 2.51% | -4.99% | 4.97% | 4.39% | -3.08% | -2.67% | -4.46% | 7.59% | 5.69% | 16.22% |
| 2022 | -0.66% | -1.87% | -0.17% | -5.76% | 2.89% | -10.59% | 4.38% | -4.51% | -10.09% | 6.39% | 12.20% | -0.79% | -10.45% |
| 2021 | -0.62% | 5.37% | 3.94% | 2.89% | 4.23% | -2.11% | 0.61% | 1.42% | -2.10% | 3.12% | -5.87% | 3.47% | 14.65% |
Benchmark Metrics
DFIVX_DFISX has an annualized alpha of 2.56%, beta of 0.63, and R2 of 0.48 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 30, 1996.
- This portfolio participated in 88.17% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.56% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.63 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.48 this portfolio is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this portfolio's risk.
- R2 of 0.48 means the benchmark explains less than half of this portfolio's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.56%
- Beta
- 0.63
- R²
- 0.48
- Upside Capture
- 84.56%
- Downside Capture
- 88.17%
Expense Ratio
DFIVX_DFISX has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range. Below, you can find the expense ratios of the portfolio's funds side by side and easily compare their relative costs.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFIVX_DFISX ranks 50 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFIVX_DFISX and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.02 | 2.14 | -0.11 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.79 | 2.89 | -0.10 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.36 | 1.39 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.62 | 2.91 | -0.29 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.08 | 13.08 | -3.01 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFISX DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 36 | 1.57 | 2.25 | 1.28 | 1.86 | 6.74 |
DFIVX DFA International Value Portfolio Institutional Class | 82 | 2.41 | 3.25 | 1.43 | 3.58 | 13.95 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
DFIVX_DFISX provided a 3.33% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 3.33% | 3.70% | 3.67% | 3.71% | 3.64% | 3.71% | 2.06% | 4.12% | 7.17% | 2.06% | 3.90% | 3.96% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
DFISX DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 2.91% | 3.19% | 3.39% | 3.01% | 3.51% | 3.06% | 1.71% | 4.54% | 7.74% | 1.27% | 4.44% | 4.47% |
DFIVX DFA International Value Portfolio Institutional Class | 3.74% | 4.21% | 3.94% | 4.40% | 3.78% | 4.37% | 2.42% | 3.70% | 6.60% | 2.85% | 3.36% | 3.45% |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DFIVX_DFISX. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the DFIVX_DFISX was 63.53%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1165 trading sessions.
The current DFIVX_DFISX drawdown is 1.90%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -63.53%Mar 2009 | 1y 4mo | 4y 7mo | 5y 11moNov 2007 - Oct 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -45.58%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 11mo | 3y 19dJan 2018 - Feb 2021 |
Dot-com crash2000–2002 | -28.76%Oct 2002 | 2y 2mo | 10mo 13d | 3y 1moJul 2000 - Aug 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -27.71%Sep 2022 | 10mo 22d | 1y 3mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
1998 bear market1998 | -25.85%Oct 1998 | 1y 3mo | 8mo 19d | 1y 11moJul 1997 - Jun 1999 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 2 assets, with an effective number of assets of 2.00, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 | 1.02 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.02, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
DFIVX_DFISX correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.74 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.67 |
Correlation (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.71 |
Correlation (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.73 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Sep 30, 1996 | 0.63 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DFIVX has the highest benchmark correlation at 0.65, while DFISX has the lowest at 0.56.
Asset Correlations Table
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