Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS)
DFAS is an actively managed ETF by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. DFAS launched on Jun 14, 2021 and has a 0.34% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US25434V5003
Jun 14, 2021
North America (U.S.)
1x
No Index (Active)
Small-Cap
Expense Ratio
DFAS features an expense ratio of 0.34%, falling within the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF had a return of 9.59% year-to-date (YTD) and 11.63% in the last 12 months.
DFAS
9.59%
-3.95%
9.52%
11.63%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.66%
0.49%
8.64%
26.56%
13.06%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DFAS, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -3.42% | 4.36% | 3.91% | -6.05% | 4.87% | -1.91% | 8.74% | -1.38% | 0.93% | -1.46% | 10.61% | 9.59% | |
| 2023 | 9.50% | -0.86% | -4.90% | -1.99% | -2.50% | 9.14% | 5.24% | -3.64% | -5.26% | -5.70% | 8.75% | 11.08% | 17.83% |
| 2022 | -7.60% | 1.44% | -0.17% | -7.46% | 1.83% | -8.88% | 10.54% | -3.20% | -9.18% | 12.15% | 4.81% | -6.13% | -13.84% |
| 2021 | -0.65% | -1.27% | 2.31% | -2.30% | 4.82% | -2.29% | 4.89% | 5.33% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DFAS is 35, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF provided a 0.66% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.43 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.43 | $0.59 | $0.53 | $1.94 |
Dividend yield | 0.66% | 1.00% | 1.03% | 3.24% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.53 |
| 2021 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.73 | $1.94 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF. 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 U.S. Small Cap ETF was 24.77%, occurring on Jun 16, 2022. Recovery took 441 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF drawdown is 8.81%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -24.77% | Nov 9, 2021 | 152 | Jun 16, 2022 | 441 | Mar 20, 2024 | 593 |
| -9.31% | Aug 1, 2024 | 5 | Aug 7, 2024 | 47 | Oct 14, 2024 | 52 |
| -8.81% | Nov 26, 2024 | 17 | Dec 19, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -7.89% | Apr 1, 2024 | 13 | Apr 17, 2024 | 20 | May 15, 2024 | 33 |
| -7.1% | Jun 16, 2021 | 23 | Jul 19, 2021 | 17 | Aug 11, 2021 | 40 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF volatility is 5.64%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.