- ISIN
- US25434V8494
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Nov 15, 2021
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- Municipal Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
DFNM Performance Chart
Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF (DFNM) is up 1.4% since the beginning of the year. DFNM is currently trading at $48 per share.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF (DFNM) has returned 1.44% so far this year and 5.19% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF
- 1D
- -0.01%
- 1M
- 0.92%
- YTD
- 1.44%
- 6M
- 1.52%
- 1Y
- 5.19%
- 3Y*
- 3.20%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DFNM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 2021, DFNM's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 48.2 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -2.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DFNM closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +0.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -1.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.81% | 0.84% | -1.55% | 0.85% | 0.21% | 0.29% | 1.44% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.42% | 0.82% | -1.08% | -0.26% | 0.21% | 0.49% | -0.07% | 0.55% | 1.42% | 0.76% | 0.20% | 0.35% | 3.87% |
| 2024 | -0.14% | -0.09% | -0.17% | -0.64% | -0.18% | 0.82% | 0.71% | 0.74% | 0.83% | -0.98% | 0.99% | -0.67% | 1.19% |
| 2023 | 1.73% | -1.99% | 1.95% | -0.60% | -0.87% | 0.56% | 0.14% | -0.65% | -1.39% | -0.32% | 3.65% | 1.83% | 3.97% |
| 2022 | -1.85% | -0.29% | -1.66% | -1.43% | 1.26% | -0.41% | 1.64% | -1.70% | -2.50% | -0.15% | 2.85% | 0.30% | -4.02% |
| 2021 | 0.34% | 0.06% | 0.40% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.23%, beta of 0.02, and R2 of 0.02 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 16, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 21.20% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 13.42% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.02 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.02 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.02 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 1.23%
- Beta
- 0.02
- R²
- 0.02
- Upside Capture
- 13.42%
- Downside Capture
- 21.20%
Expense Ratio
DFNM has an expense ratio of 0.17%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFNM ranks 80 for risk / return — better than 80% of ETFs 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
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF (DFNM) and compare them to 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.
| DFNM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +1.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.63 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.70 | 1.37 | +0.33 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.84 | 2.78 | +0.05 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.19 | 12.44 | -2.25 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF provided a 2.89% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.40 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.40 | $1.41 | $1.31 | $1.16 | $0.55 | $0.03 |
Dividend yield | 2.89% | 2.94% | 2.74% | 2.39% | 1.16% | 0.05% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional National Municipal Bond 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 | $0.04 | $0.10 | $0.14 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.49 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.04 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.11 | $0.22 | $1.41 |
| 2024 | $0.02 | $0.12 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.09 | $0.10 | $0.13 | $0.09 | $0.14 | $0.11 | $0.21 | $1.31 |
| 2023 | $0.08 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.12 | $0.09 | $0.17 | $1.16 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.03 | $0.04 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.06 | $0.07 | $0.09 | $0.08 | $0.55 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.03 |
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 National Municipal Bond 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 National Municipal Bond ETF was 6.99%, occurring on Oct 31, 2022. Recovery took 427 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF drawdown is 0.22%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -6.99%Oct 2022 | 10mo 4d | 1y 8mo | 2y 6moDec 2021 - Jul 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -2.79%Apr 2025 | 1mo 8d | 4mo 26d | 6mo 4dMar 2025 - Sep 2025 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.84%Mar 2026 | 24d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -1.41%Nov 2024 | 1mo 4d | 26d | 2moOct 2024 - Dec 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -1.33%Jan 2025 | 1mo 6d | 1mo 12d | 2mo 18dDec 2024 - Feb 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFNM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.99% | -56.78% | +49.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.84% | -9.10% | +7.26% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -2.82% | -18.90% | +16.08% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.22% | -1.80% | +1.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.94% | -10.71% | +8.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.51% | 2.03% | -1.52% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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