Asset Allocation
| Position | Category/Sector | Target Weight |
|---|---|---|
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 60% |
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 40% |
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Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional, 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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Returns By Period
| Position | 1D | 1M | YTD | 6M | 1Y | 3Y* | 5Y* | 10Y* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Benchmark S&P 500 Index | 0.50% | -0.17% | 8.56% | 8.85% | 22.93% | 19.37% | 11.84% | 13.61% |
Portfolio Dimensional | 0.47% | 0.46% | 9.99% | 10.94% | 24.42% | 19.31% | — | — |
| Portfolio components: | ||||||||
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 0.43% | 0.46% | 10.05% | 11.52% | 23.71% | 17.84% | 9.46% | — |
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | 0.53% | 0.47% | 9.60% | 9.78% | 25.10% | 20.95% | — | — |
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jun 14, 2021, Dimensional's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.95%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 6.1 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +9.4%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, Dimensional closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.0%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.65% | 3.09% | -6.56% | 7.37% | 3.30% | -0.67% | 9.99% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.72% | 0.68% | -1.88% | 1.81% | 5.73% | 3.80% | 0.08% | 3.76% | 2.73% | 1.39% | 1.29% | 1.62% | 27.46% |
| 2024 | 0.07% | 3.77% | 3.50% | -3.49% | 4.80% | -0.04% | 2.64% | 2.70% | 1.45% | -3.35% | 3.09% | -2.92% | 12.39% |
| 2023 | 7.83% | -2.69% | 2.60% | 2.10% | -2.45% | 5.55% | 3.29% | -2.81% | -3.93% | -2.95% | 8.65% | 5.22% | 21.10% |
| 2022 | -3.97% | -2.58% | 1.85% | -7.49% | 1.39% | -8.82% | 6.75% | -4.96% | -9.11% | 6.93% | 9.36% | -3.26% | -14.99% |
| 2021 | -1.11% | 1.30% | 2.02% | -3.44% | 4.70% | -3.21% | 4.37% | 4.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional has an annualized alpha of 0.93%, beta of 0.86, and R2 of 0.86 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since June 14, 2021.
- This portfolio participated in 86.05% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 84.63% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.86 and R2 of 0.86, 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
- 0.93%
- Beta
- 0.86
- R²
- 0.86
- Upside Capture
- 84.63%
- Downside Capture
- 86.05%
Expense Ratio
Dimensional has an expense ratio of 0.14%, 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 ranks 40 for risk / return — on par with similar Portfolios. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below presents risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional and compares them with S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| Portfolio | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.86 | 1.86 | 0.00 |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.61 | 2.53 | +0.08 |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.34 | 0.00 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 2.53 | +0.02 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.61 | 11.37 | -0.76 |
How much return does each position deliver for the risk it carries? Higher values mean better reward for the risk taken.
| Position | Risk / Return Rank | Sharpe ratio | Sortino ratio | Omega ratio | Calmar ratio | Martin ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 54 | 1.63 | 2.32 | 1.29 | 2.18 | 8.47 |
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | 70 | 1.98 | 2.68 | 1.36 | 2.81 | 12.54 |
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Dividends
Dividend yield
Dimensional provided a 1.68% dividend yield over the last twelve months.
| Position | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | 1.68% | 1.82% | 2.05% | 2.12% | 2.22% | 1.58% | 0.06% |
| Portfolio components: | |||||||
DFAI Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 2.24% | 2.45% | 2.72% | 2.64% | 2.72% | 2.06% | 0.09% |
DFUS Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | 0.84% | 0.88% | 1.04% | 1.33% | 1.48% | 0.85% | 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. 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 was 25.75%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 295 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional drawdown is 0.91%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -25.75%Oct 2022 | 11mo 7d | 1y 2mo | 2y 1moNov 2021 - Dec 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.18%Apr 2025 | 1mo 18d | 1mo 4d | 2mo 22dFeb 2025 - May 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -9.61%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.66%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
2021 pullback2021 | -5.05%Oct 2021 | 27d | 24d | 1mo 21dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 |
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 1.92, reflecting the diversification based on asset allocation. Your capital is spread almost evenly across your holdings, indicating a well-balanced allocation. Note that true diversification also depends on the correlations between assets — check the diversification ratio below.
Diversification Ratio
1Y | 3Y | All Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
Diversification Ratio | 1.05 | 1.06 | 1.05 |
The portfolio has a diversification ratio of 1.05, placing it in the bottom quartile across portfolios — positions are highly correlated. Consider adding assets from different classes or sectors to reduce risk.
Dimensional correlation to the S&P 500 Index
| Correlation | |
|---|---|
Correlation (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.90 |
Correlation (3Y) Calculated over the trailing 3-year period | 0.88 |
Correlation (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history since Jun 14, 2021 | 0.90 |
Benchmark Correlations
Correlation vs. S&P 500 Index. DFUS has the highest benchmark correlation at 1.00, while DFAI has the lowest at 0.76.
Asset Correlations Table
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