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Dimensional US Large Cap Vector ETF (DFVX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

Inception Date
Nov 1, 2023
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

Share Price Chart


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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional US Large Cap Vector 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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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Dimensional US Large Cap Vector ETF (DFVX) has returned 0.27% so far this year and 17.41% over the past 12 months.


Dimensional US Large Cap Vector ETF

1D
2.30%
1M
-4.83%
YTD
0.27%
6M
2.80%
1Y
17.41%
3Y*
5Y*
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%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 2023, DFVX's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.45%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 4.0 years.

Historically, 76% of months were positive and 24% were negative. The best month was Nov 2024 with a return of +6.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -4.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, DFVX closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.5%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.17%1.14%-4.83%0.27%
20255.16%-1.66%-4.74%-2.62%5.94%4.55%1.60%1.97%2.22%0.53%1.55%0.42%15.35%
20241.53%5.62%4.27%-4.54%2.56%1.62%1.97%1.90%1.79%-0.98%6.08%-4.75%17.72%
20234.58%5.05%9.85%

Benchmark Metrics

Dimensional US Large Cap Vector ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.07%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.91 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 03, 2023.

  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.07% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
  • With beta of 0.85 and R² of 0.91, 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
2.07%
Beta
0.85
0.91
Upside Capture
99.91%
Downside Capture
104.02%

Expense Ratio

DFVX has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DFVX ranks 62 for risk / return — better than 62% 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.


DFVX Risk / Return Rank: 6262
Overall Rank
DFVX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 5858
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DFVX Sortino Ratio Rank: 6060
Sortino Ratio Rank
DFVX Omega Ratio Rank: 6363
Omega Ratio Rank
DFVX Calmar Ratio Rank: 6161
Calmar Ratio Rank
DFVX Martin Ratio Rank: 7070
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

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional US Large Cap Vector ETF (DFVX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DFVXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.06

0.90

+0.16

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

1.58

1.39

+0.20

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.24

1.21

+0.03

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.61

1.40

+0.21

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.50

6.61

+0.90

Explore DFVX 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 Large Cap Vector ETF provided a 1.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.96 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.


0.40%0.60%0.80%1.00%1.20%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM202520242023
Dividend$0.96$0.90$0.79$0.18

Dividend yield

1.30%1.21%1.22%0.32%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional US Large Cap Vector ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.25$0.25
2025$0.00$0.00$0.19$0.00$0.00$0.24$0.00$0.00$0.26$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.90
2024$0.00$0.00$0.14$0.00$0.00$0.21$0.00$0.00$0.17$0.00$0.00$0.28$0.79
2023$0.18$0.18

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 Large Cap Vector 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 Large Cap Vector ETF was 16.71%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 56 trading sessions.

The current Dimensional US Large Cap Vector ETF drawdown is 5.04%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-16.71%Feb 20, 202534Apr 8, 202556Jun 30, 202590
-7.17%Feb 10, 202634Mar 30, 2026
-6.66%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202419Aug 30, 202433
-5.05%Dec 3, 202413Dec 19, 202421Jan 23, 202534
-4.77%Apr 1, 202423May 1, 202444Jul 5, 202467

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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