Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Actively Managed | 50% |
DFAX Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 50% |
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional 50/50 Global, 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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The earliest data available for this chart is Sep 13, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of DFAX
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.08% | -1.83% | -3.34% | -1.46% | 30.71% | 17.25% | 10.06% | 12.45% |
Portfolio Dimensional 50/50 Global | -0.04% | -0.40% | 2.55% | 6.24% | 42.00% | 17.66% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | -0.08% | -0.86% | -0.36% | 2.30% | 33.95% | 17.30% | — | — |
DFAX Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | 0.00% | 0.05% | 5.47% | 10.23% | 50.38% | 17.70% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 14, 2021, Dimensional 50/50 Global's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.81%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 7.2 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.2%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Dimensional 50/50 Global closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.39% | 3.68% | -6.51% | 1.35% | 2.55% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.89% | -0.11% | -2.04% | 0.27% | 5.89% | 4.77% | 0.98% | 3.76% | 2.78% | 1.17% | 1.22% | 1.52% | 25.38% |
| 2024 | -0.94% | 3.99% | 3.77% | -3.29% | 4.46% | 0.12% | 2.83% | 1.77% | 2.08% | -2.70% | 3.69% | -3.82% | 12.10% |
| 2023 | 7.85% | -2.97% | 1.38% | 1.18% | -2.54% | 6.15% | 4.20% | -3.08% | -3.78% | -3.46% | 8.28% | 5.81% | 19.35% |
| 2022 | -3.72% | -1.60% | 0.83% | -6.94% | 1.29% | -8.83% | 6.20% | -3.73% | -9.57% | 6.95% | 9.23% | -3.64% | -14.58% |
| 2021 | -3.52% | 3.81% | -2.60% | 4.47% | 1.92% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional 50/50 Global has an annualized alpha of 1.52%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.87 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 14, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (89.08%) than losses (88.19%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- With beta of 0.85 and R² of 0.87, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.52%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.87
- Upside Capture
- 89.08%
- Downside Capture
- 88.19%
Expense Ratio
Dimensional 50/50 Global has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low. 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
Dimensional 50/50 Global ranks 83 for risk / return — in the top 83% of portfolios on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.80 | 1.87 | +0.93 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 4.24 | 3.01 | +1.23 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.58 | 1.41 | +0.17 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.26 | 2.49 | +0.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 13.95 | 11.08 | +2.87 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 80 | 2.05 | 3.24 | 1.43 | 3.07 | 13.01 |
DFAX Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | 91 | 3.33 | 4.61 | 1.66 | 3.34 | 13.58 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Dimensional 50/50 Global provided a 1.72% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.72% | 1.78% | 2.00% | 2.11% | 2.40% | 1.14% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||
DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 1.02% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 1.20% | 1.50% | 0.88% |
DFAX Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | 2.42% | 2.58% | 2.98% | 3.01% | 3.30% | 1.40% |
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 Dimensional 50/50 Global. 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 Dimensional 50/50 Global was 24.80%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 306 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional 50/50 Global drawdown is 5.77%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.8% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 306 | Dec 19, 2023 | 492 |
| -15.25% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 58 |
| -9.66% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -8.1% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
| -5.63% | Nov 15, 2021 | 12 | Dec 1, 2021 | 23 | Jan 4, 2022 | 35 |
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. This number of effective assets suggests a highly concentrated portfolio, where a few assets dominate the allocation, potentially increasing the portfolio's risk due to lack of diversification.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | DFAX | DFAC | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.75 | 0.96 | 0.91 |
| DFAX | 0.75 | 1.00 | 0.78 | 0.94 |
| DFAC | 0.96 | 0.78 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.91 | 0.94 | 0.94 | 1.00 |