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FI Mkt Cap DFA
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility
Diversification

Asset Allocation


S&P 500 Index

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.


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The earliest data available for this chart is Jun 14, 2021, corresponding to the inception date of DFUS

Returns By Period


1D1MYTD6M1Y3Y*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%
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.19%3.13%-6.03%0.69%1.65%
20253.39%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%
20237.48%-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
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.


FI Mkt Cap DFA Risk / Return Rank: 7171
Overall Rank
FI Mkt Cap DFA Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7272
Sharpe Ratio Rank
FI Mkt Cap DFA Sortino Ratio Rank: 7373
Sortino Ratio Rank
FI Mkt Cap DFA Omega Ratio Rank: 7676
Omega Ratio Rank
FI Mkt Cap DFA Calmar Ratio Rank: 6363
Calmar Ratio Rank
FI Mkt Cap DFA Martin Ratio Rank: 7171
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics


PortfolioBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.51

0.88

+0.62

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.15

1.37

+0.78

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.33

1.21

+0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

2.15

1.39

+0.77

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

9.95

6.43

+3.52


How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.

Risk / Return RankSharpe ratioSortino ratioOmega ratioCalmar ratioMartin ratio
VOO
Vanguard S&P 500 ETF
540.981.491.231.537.13
FNDX
Schwab Fundamental U.S. Large Company Index ETF
651.231.791.281.687.99
DFUS
Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF
550.981.501.231.547.17
VEA
Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF
831.732.361.352.6410.14
FNDF
Schwab Fundamental International Large Company Index ETF
932.333.041.463.6814.10
DFAI
Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
831.722.361.352.6610.31
VWO
Vanguard FTSE Emerging Markets ETF
621.221.741.251.786.68
FNDE
Schwab Fundamental Emerging Markets Large Company Index ETF
781.632.201.332.119.26
DFAE
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF
811.702.291.342.579.62

Sharpe Ratio

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.

FI Mkt Cap DFA Sharpe ratios as of Apr 2, 2026 (values are recalculated daily):

  • 1-Year: 1.51
  • All Time: 0.64

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 1.01 to 1.70, 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 FI Mkt Cap DFA compared to the selected benchmark. This view highlights how the investment's risk-adjusted performance has changed over time.


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Dividends

Dividend yield

FI Mkt Cap DFA provided a 2.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months.


TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Portfolio2.05%2.13%2.37%2.35%2.46%2.08%1.36%1.75%1.85%1.43%1.54%1.53%
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.


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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, 2022180Sep 30, 2022302Dec 13, 2023482
-15.16%Feb 19, 202535Apr 8, 202526May 15, 202561
-8.98%Feb 26, 202623Mar 30, 2026
-7.67%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202414Aug 23, 202428
-5.49%Nov 9, 202116Dec 1, 202122Jan 3, 202238

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 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

The table below displays the correlation coefficients between the individual components of the portfolio, the entire portfolio, and the chosen benchmark.

BenchmarkFNDEVWODFAEFNDXVOODFUSFNDFDFAIVEAPortfolio
Benchmark1.000.590.630.650.891.001.000.710.760.780.92
FNDE0.591.000.930.930.620.600.600.780.760.770.76
VWO0.630.931.000.980.600.630.630.750.750.770.77
DFAE0.650.930.981.000.630.660.660.780.770.800.79
FNDX0.890.620.600.631.000.890.900.780.790.790.92
VOO1.000.600.630.660.891.000.990.710.760.780.93
DFUS1.000.600.630.660.900.991.000.720.770.790.93
FNDF0.710.780.750.780.780.710.721.000.980.970.91
DFAI0.760.760.750.770.790.760.770.981.000.990.93
VEA0.780.770.770.800.790.780.790.970.991.000.94
Portfolio0.920.760.770.790.920.930.930.910.930.941.00
The correlation results are calculated based on daily price changes starting from Jun 15, 2021