DFA

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DFA, 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.

As of Apr 8, 2026, the DFA returned 1.57% Year-To-Date and 11.42% of annualized return in the last 10 years.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 2003, DFA's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.84%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.9 years.

Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +14.4%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -21.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, DFA closed higher 55% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +11.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -11.7%.

DFA has an annualized alpha of 1.26%, beta of 0.94, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 2003.

• This portfolio captured 106.69% of S&P 500 Index gains and 103.08% of its losses — amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
• With beta of 0.94 and R² of 0.90, this portfolio moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.

DFA has an expense ratio of 0.26%, 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.

DFA ranks 64 for risk / return — better than 64% of portfolios on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.

The Sharpe ratio helps investors understand how much return they're getting for the level of risk taken. A higher Sharpe ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance, meaning more reward for each unit of risk.

DFA Sharpe ratios as of Apr 8, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

• 1-Year: 2.54
• 5-Year: 0.60
• 10-Year: 0.70
• All Time: 0.49

These values reflect how efficiently the investment has delivered returns relative to its volatility over different time periods. All figures are annualized and based on daily total returns (including price changes and dividends).

Compared to the broad market, where average Sharpe ratios range from 1.91 to 2.75, this portfolio's current Sharpe ratio falls between the 25th and 75th percentiles. This indicates that its risk-adjusted performance is in line with the majority of portfolios, suggesting a balanced approach to risk and return—likely suitable for a wide range of investors.

The chart below shows the rolling Sharpe ratio of DFA compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.

DFA provided a 2.93% dividend yield over the last twelve months.

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.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DFA. 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 DFA was 59.52%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 962 trading sessions.

The current DFA drawdown is 5.66%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.