Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional Equity + ALT, 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 Dec 7, 2022, corresponding to the inception date of DFGR
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 Equity + ALT | -0.04% | 0.83% | 8.87% | 12.81% | 44.04% | 16.04% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | -0.08% | -0.86% | -0.36% | 2.30% | 33.95% | 17.30% | — | — |
DUHP DFA Dimensional US High Profitability ETF | -0.57% | -3.25% | -2.69% | -2.19% | 24.80% | 15.47% | — | — |
DFSV Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | 0.03% | 2.00% | 8.18% | 11.87% | 44.99% | 15.26% | — | — |
DFIC DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | -0.03% | 0.04% | 4.94% | 10.52% | 48.65% | 17.61% | — | — |
DIHP Dimensional International High Profitability ETF | -0.17% | -1.03% | 3.39% | 6.87% | 36.94% | 13.06% | — | — |
DISV Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | -0.08% | -0.80% | 5.15% | 12.41% | 58.66% | 22.25% | — | — |
DFEM Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 0.23% | 0.19% | 5.46% | 8.41% | 49.90% | 16.77% | — | — |
DEHP Dimensional Emerging Markets High Profitability ETF | 0.62% | 0.35% | 6.29% | 10.65% | 54.49% | 16.04% | — | — |
DFEV Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF | 0.17% | 0.17% | 6.79% | 13.32% | 52.43% | 19.25% | — | — |
DFGR Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF | 0.15% | -2.48% | 3.04% | 2.85% | 18.35% | 7.03% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 8, 2022, Dimensional Equity + ALT's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.20%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.8 years.
Historically, 68% of months were positive and 32% were negative. The best month was Jan 2026 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst month was Feb 2023 at -4.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Dimensional Equity + ALT closed higher 57% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.3%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.82% | 4.15% | -3.33% | 1.24% | 8.87% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2.64% | 0.83% | 0.48% | -0.65% | 3.92% | 4.24% | -0.02% | 3.44% | 2.88% | 1.83% | 1.29% | 1.31% | 24.40% |
| 2024 | -1.61% | 2.09% | 3.42% | -1.44% | 3.62% | 0.02% | 1.32% | 1.35% | 3.08% | -3.27% | 1.12% | -2.52% | 7.10% |
| 2023 | 6.51% | -4.19% | 1.11% | 0.53% | -3.78% | 4.99% | 4.93% | -3.17% | -2.79% | -2.54% | 5.92% | 3.88% | 10.99% |
| 2022 | -0.22% | -0.22% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional Equity + ALT has an annualized alpha of 4.34%, beta of 0.64, and R² of 0.64 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 08, 2022.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (70.14%) than losses (53.22%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This portfolio generated an annualized alpha of 4.34% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.64 indicates this portfolio moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index — a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- 4.34%
- Beta
- 0.64
- R²
- 0.64
- Upside Capture
- 70.14%
- Downside Capture
- 53.22%
Expense Ratio
Dimensional Equity + ALT has an expense ratio of 0.30%, 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.
Top 10 holdings
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
Dimensional Equity + ALT ranks 96 for risk / return — in the top 96% 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 | 3.54 | 1.87 | +1.68 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.24 | 3.01 | +2.24 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.73 | 1.41 | +0.32 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 5.93 | 2.49 | +3.44 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 22.50 | 11.08 | +11.42 |
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 |
DUHP DFA Dimensional US High Profitability ETF | 57 | 1.61 | 2.62 | 1.33 | 1.85 | 8.04 |
DFSV Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | 79 | 2.08 | 3.10 | 1.40 | 3.99 | 12.29 |
DFIC DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | 91 | 3.34 | 4.80 | 1.66 | 3.23 | 13.64 |
DIHP Dimensional International High Profitability ETF | 75 | 2.53 | 3.73 | 1.49 | 2.33 | 9.55 |
DISV Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 93 | 3.86 | 5.46 | 1.74 | 3.49 | 14.71 |
DFEM Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 85 | 2.84 | 3.78 | 1.54 | 2.99 | 11.95 |
DEHP Dimensional Emerging Markets High Profitability ETF | 83 | 2.86 | 3.80 | 1.53 | 3.09 | 12.84 |
DFEV Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF | 90 | 3.26 | 4.28 | 1.62 | 3.38 | 13.06 |
DFGR Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF | 40 | 1.39 | 2.08 | 1.26 | 1.02 | 3.68 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Dimensional Equity + ALT provided a 4.48% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 4.48% | 5.26% | 2.61% | 2.71% | 5.52% | 4.23% | 0.15% | 0.32% | 0.24% | 1.07% |
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DFAC Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 1.02% | 0.97% | 1.03% | 1.20% | 1.50% | 0.88% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DUHP DFA Dimensional US High Profitability ETF | 1.09% | 1.02% | 1.13% | 1.51% | 1.10% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFSV Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF | 1.51% | 1.53% | 1.31% | 1.29% | 0.90% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFIC DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | 2.39% | 2.54% | 2.87% | 2.55% | 1.47% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DIHP Dimensional International High Profitability ETF | 2.12% | 2.02% | 2.30% | 2.17% | 1.69% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DISV Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 2.52% | 2.69% | 2.77% | 2.73% | 1.23% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFEM Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 2.16% | 2.32% | 2.50% | 2.38% | 1.99% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DEHP Dimensional Emerging Markets High Profitability ETF | 1.68% | 1.73% | 2.44% | 2.84% | 1.65% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFEV Dimensional Emerging Markets Value ETF | 2.45% | 2.69% | 3.17% | 3.47% | 3.35% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFGR Dimensional Global Real Estate ETF | 4.13% | 4.05% | 3.73% | 2.77% | 0.59% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
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 Equity + ALT. 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 Equity + ALT was 12.74%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 23 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional Equity + ALT drawdown is 2.18%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -12.74% | Feb 21, 2025 | 33 | Apr 8, 2025 | 23 | May 12, 2025 | 56 |
| -8.95% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 36 | Dec 19, 2023 | 99 |
| -8.03% | Jan 27, 2023 | 33 | Mar 15, 2023 | 82 | Jul 13, 2023 | 115 |
| -7.1% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -5.96% | Oct 3, 2024 | 54 | Dec 18, 2024 | 37 | Feb 13, 2025 | 91 |
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 11 assets, with an effective number of assets of 8.72, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. This number of effective assets indicates a moderate level of diversification, where some assets may have a more significant influence on overall performance.
Asset Correlations Table
| Benchmark | BCI | DFGR | DFSV | DEHP | DUHP | DFEV | DFEM | DISV | DFAC | DIHP | DFIC | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.18 | 0.54 | 0.70 | 0.63 | 0.94 | 0.61 | 0.64 | 0.62 | 0.95 | 0.73 | 0.70 | 0.75 |
| BCI | 0.18 | 1.00 | 0.15 | 0.23 | 0.34 | 0.18 | 0.36 | 0.34 | 0.36 | 0.21 | 0.30 | 0.33 | 0.54 |
| DFGR | 0.54 | 0.15 | 1.00 | 0.64 | 0.43 | 0.60 | 0.46 | 0.47 | 0.60 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.64 | 0.64 |
| DFSV | 0.70 | 0.23 | 0.64 | 1.00 | 0.51 | 0.75 | 0.53 | 0.54 | 0.66 | 0.86 | 0.67 | 0.68 | 0.73 |
| DEHP | 0.63 | 0.34 | 0.43 | 0.51 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.92 | 0.96 | 0.69 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0.85 |
| DUHP | 0.94 | 0.18 | 0.60 | 0.75 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.61 | 0.63 | 0.95 | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.76 |
| DFEV | 0.61 | 0.36 | 0.46 | 0.53 | 0.92 | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.96 | 0.73 | 0.62 | 0.73 | 0.74 | 0.86 |
| DFEM | 0.64 | 0.34 | 0.47 | 0.54 | 0.96 | 0.61 | 0.96 | 1.00 | 0.73 | 0.64 | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.87 |
| DISV | 0.62 | 0.36 | 0.60 | 0.66 | 0.69 | 0.63 | 0.73 | 0.73 | 1.00 | 0.68 | 0.89 | 0.95 | 0.87 |
| DFAC | 0.95 | 0.21 | 0.61 | 0.86 | 0.62 | 0.95 | 0.62 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 1.00 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.80 |
| DIHP | 0.73 | 0.30 | 0.63 | 0.67 | 0.73 | 0.75 | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.89 | 0.76 | 1.00 | 0.97 | 0.89 |
| DFIC | 0.70 | 0.33 | 0.64 | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.71 | 0.74 | 0.76 | 0.95 | 0.75 | 0.97 | 1.00 | 0.90 |
| Portfolio | 0.75 | 0.54 | 0.64 | 0.73 | 0.85 | 0.76 | 0.86 | 0.87 | 0.87 | 0.80 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 1.00 |