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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) has returned -3.36% so far this year and 18.61% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF
- 1D
- 2.90%
- 1M
- -4.90%
- YTD
- -3.36%
- 6M
- -0.90%
- 1Y
- 18.61%
- 3Y*
- 17.54%
- 5Y*
- 11.00%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 18, 2020, DFAU's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Jul 2022 with a return of +9.1%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DFAU closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +9.5%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1.90% | -0.27% | -4.90% | -3.36% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 2.94% | -1.90% | -5.78% | -1.27% | 6.43% | 5.17% | 2.31% | 2.51% | 3.26% | 1.90% | 0.51% | 0.11% | 16.78% |
| 2024 | 0.93% | 5.36% | 3.56% | -4.30% | 4.78% | 2.60% | 2.03% | 2.01% | 2.00% | -0.78% | 6.78% | -3.35% | 23.17% |
| 2023 | 6.96% | -2.32% | 2.24% | 0.87% | 0.10% | 7.04% | 3.68% | -1.87% | -4.69% | -2.87% | 8.97% | 5.32% | 24.79% |
| 2022 | -5.24% | -2.11% | 3.21% | -8.53% | 0.59% | -8.55% | 9.12% | -3.71% | -9.09% | 8.75% | 5.41% | -5.88% | -16.99% |
| 2021 | -0.34% | 3.59% | 4.02% | 4.86% | 0.68% | 1.81% | 1.69% | 2.73% | -4.25% | 6.50% | -1.12% | 4.36% | 26.89% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.16%, beta of 1.00, and R² of 0.99 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 19, 2020.
- This ETF captured 103.55% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 98.28% of its losses — a favorable profile for investors.
- With beta of 1.00 and R² of 0.99, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 1.16%
- Beta
- 1.00
- R²
- 0.99
- Upside Capture
- 103.55%
- Downside Capture
- 98.28%
Expense Ratio
DFAU has an expense ratio of 0.12%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFAU ranks 60 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. 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 present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| DFAU | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.01 | 0.90 | +0.11 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.53 | 1.39 | +0.15 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.21 | +0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.54 | 1.40 | +0.15 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 7.40 | 6.61 | +0.79 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore DFAU risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF provided a 1.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.47 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 5 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.47 | $0.45 | $0.44 | $0.43 | $0.38 | $0.33 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 1.03% | 0.95% | 1.10% | 1.29% | 1.40% | 1.00% | 0.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional US Core Equity Market 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.45 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.44 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.43 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.38 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.33 |
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 US Core Equity Market 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 US Core Equity Market ETF was 23.61%, occurring on Sep 30, 2022. Recovery took 302 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF drawdown is 6.03%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -23.61% | Jan 5, 2022 | 186 | Sep 30, 2022 | 302 | Dec 13, 2023 | 488 |
| -19.36% | Feb 20, 2025 | 34 | Apr 8, 2025 | 55 | Jun 27, 2025 | 89 |
| -8.67% | Feb 10, 2026 | 34 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -8.53% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 32 | Sep 19, 2024 | 46 |
| -5.5% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 18 | May 15, 2024 | 33 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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