Asset Allocation
Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in FI Mkt Cap 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 never rebalanced.
Loading graphics...
The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 14, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of DFUS
Returns By Period
| 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.11% | -3.43% | -3.84% | -1.98% | 16.08% | 16.86% | 10.37% | 12.29% |
Portfolio FI Mkt Cap DFA | -0.19% | -2.49% | 1.65% | 5.45% | 24.73% | 17.66% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 0.11% | -3.33% | -3.55% | -1.41% | 17.60% | 18.47% | 11.96% | 14.19% |
FNDX Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 0.25% | -2.12% | 3.24% | 6.77% | 19.84% | 17.05% | 12.09% | 13.38% |
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 0.13% | -3.20% | -3.30% | -1.25% | 18.09% | 18.40% | — | — |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | -0.77% | -2.79% | 3.65% | 8.84% | 30.37% | 16.09% | 8.76% | 9.49% |
FNDF Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF | -0.53% | -1.24% | 8.87% | 17.04% | 40.55% | 20.19% | 12.57% | 11.19% |
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | -0.53% | -2.25% | 3.47% | 8.49% | 28.71% | 16.13% | 9.65% | — |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | -0.72% | -2.55% | 0.11% | 0.38% | 21.72% | 13.41% | 3.75% | 7.73% |
FNDE Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF | 0.03% | -1.09% | 5.80% | 8.94% | 28.85% | 18.68% | 9.45% | 10.44% |
DFAE Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | -0.97% | -2.89% | 3.94% | 6.74% | 32.80% | 16.34% | 6.06% | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 15, 2021, FI Mkt Cap 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 Nov 2022 with a return of +8.8%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, FI Mkt Cap DFA closed higher 54% 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 -6.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.19% | 3.13% | -6.03% | 0.69% | 1.65% | ||||||||
| 2025 | 3.39% | 0.37% | -2.50% | 0.31% | 5.25% | 4.30% | 0.70% | 3.58% | 3.05% | 1.90% | 1.07% | 1.37% | 25.03% |
| 2024 | -0.05% | 3.83% | 3.72% | -3.34% | 4.43% | 0.71% | 2.43% | 2.27% | 2.01% | -2.65% | 3.44% | -3.24% | 13.94% |
| 2023 | 7.48% | -3.11% | 2.31% | 1.84% | -2.11% | 5.88% | 3.68% | -2.91% | -3.69% | -2.83% | 8.44% | 5.03% | 20.64% |
| 2022 | -2.78% | -2.60% | 1.80% | -7.01% | 1.56% | -8.65% | 6.14% | -3.96% | -9.46% | 7.28% | 8.80% | -3.82% | -13.84% |
| 2021 | -1.10% | 0.37% | 2.08% | -3.34% | 4.50% | -2.94% | 4.66% | 3.98% |
Benchmark Metrics
FI Mkt Cap DFA has an annualized alpha of 1.57%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 15, 2021.
- This portfolio participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (87.75%) than losses (86.36%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Alpha
- 1.57%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 87.75%
- Downside Capture
- 86.36%
Expense Ratio
FI Mkt Cap DFA has an expense ratio of 0.15%, 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
FI Mkt Cap DFA ranks 71 for risk / return — better than 71% 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.
Return / Risk — by metrics
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.51 | 0.88 | +0.62 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.15 | 1.37 | +0.78 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.21 | +0.12 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.15 | 1.39 | +0.77 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.95 | 6.43 | +3.52 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 54 | 0.98 | 1.49 | 1.23 | 1.53 | 7.13 |
FNDX Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 65 | 1.23 | 1.79 | 1.28 | 1.68 | 7.99 |
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 55 | 0.98 | 1.50 | 1.23 | 1.54 | 7.17 |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 83 | 1.73 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.64 | 10.14 |
FNDF Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF | 93 | 2.33 | 3.04 | 1.46 | 3.68 | 14.10 |
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 83 | 1.72 | 2.36 | 1.35 | 2.66 | 10.31 |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 62 | 1.22 | 1.74 | 1.25 | 1.78 | 6.68 |
FNDE Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF | 78 | 1.63 | 2.20 | 1.33 | 2.11 | 9.26 |
DFAE Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | 81 | 1.70 | 2.29 | 1.34 | 2.57 | 9.62 |
Loading graphics...
Dividends
Dividend yield
FI Mkt Cap DFA provided a 2.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 2.05% | 2.13% | 2.37% | 2.35% | 2.46% | 2.08% | 1.36% | 1.75% | 1.85% | 1.43% | 1.54% | 1.53% |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||||||
VOO Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 1.18% | 1.13% | 1.24% | 1.46% | 1.69% | 1.25% | 1.54% | 1.88% | 2.06% | 1.78% | 2.02% | 2.10% |
FNDX Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF | 1.61% | 1.63% | 1.76% | 1.82% | 2.07% | 1.64% | 2.29% | 2.23% | 2.40% | 1.86% | 2.01% | 2.01% |
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 0.96% | 0.88% | 1.04% | 1.33% | 1.48% | 0.85% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VEA Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | 2.90% | 3.22% | 3.35% | 3.15% | 2.91% | 3.16% | 2.04% | 3.04% | 3.35% | 2.77% | 3.05% | 2.92% |
FNDF Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF | 3.16% | 3.44% | 4.01% | 3.41% | 3.10% | 3.54% | 2.17% | 3.20% | 3.47% | 2.32% | 2.42% | 2.08% |
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 2.38% | 2.45% | 2.72% | 2.64% | 2.72% | 2.06% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
VWO Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF | 2.70% | 2.79% | 3.20% | 3.52% | 4.11% | 2.63% | 1.91% | 3.23% | 2.88% | 2.30% | 2.52% | 3.26% |
FNDE Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF | 3.96% | 4.19% | 4.82% | 4.74% | 5.59% | 4.32% | 2.50% | 3.47% | 2.98% | 2.05% | 1.65% | 2.02% |
DFAE Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF | 2.11% | 2.20% | 2.35% | 2.43% | 2.85% | 1.63% | 0.01% | 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.
Loading graphics...
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the FI Mkt Cap 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 FI Mkt Cap DFA was 24.28%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 302 trading sessions.
The current FI Mkt Cap DFA drawdown is 5.59%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.28% | Jan 13, 2022 | 180 | Sep 30, 2022 | 302 | Dec 13, 2023 | 482 |
| -15.16% | Feb 19, 2025 | 35 | Apr 8, 2025 | 26 | May 15, 2025 | 61 |
| -8.98% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -7.67% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
| -5.49% | Nov 9, 2021 | 16 | Dec 1, 2021 | 22 | Jan 3, 2022 | 38 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
Loading graphics...
Diversification
Diversification Metrics
Number of Effective Assets
The portfolio contains 9 assets, with an effective number of assets of 7.14, 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 | FNDE | VWO | DFAE | FNDX | VOO | DFUS | FNDF | DFAI | VEA | Portfolio | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benchmark | 1.00 | 0.59 | 0.63 | 0.65 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 1.00 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.92 |
| FNDE | 0.59 | 1.00 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.60 | 0.78 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.76 |
| VWO | 0.63 | 0.93 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.63 | 0.75 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.77 |
| DFAE | 0.65 | 0.93 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.66 | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.79 |
| FNDX | 0.89 | 0.62 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 1.00 | 0.89 | 0.90 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.79 | 0.92 |
| VOO | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.89 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.71 | 0.76 | 0.78 | 0.93 |
| DFUS | 1.00 | 0.60 | 0.63 | 0.66 | 0.90 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.72 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.93 |
| FNDF | 0.71 | 0.78 | 0.75 | 0.78 | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.72 | 1.00 | 0.98 | 0.97 | 0.91 |
| DFAI | 0.76 | 0.76 | 0.75 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.98 | 1.00 | 0.99 | 0.93 |
| VEA | 0.78 | 0.77 | 0.77 | 0.80 | 0.79 | 0.78 | 0.79 | 0.97 | 0.99 | 1.00 | 0.94 |
| Portfolio | 0.92 | 0.76 | 0.77 | 0.79 | 0.92 | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0.91 | 0.93 | 0.94 | 1.00 |