- Inception Date
- Dec 11, 2009
- Category
- Global Allocation
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Multi-Asset
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
DMO Performance Chart
Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund (DMO) is up 1.9% since the beginning of the year. DMO is currently trading at $11 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DMO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,250.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund (DMO) has returned 1.86% so far this year and 1.57% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DMO has returned 4.04% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -4.30%
- YTD
- 1.86%
- 6M
- 2.04%
- 1Y
- 1.57%
- 3Y*
- 12.98%
- 5Y*
- 4.56%
- 10Y*
- 4.04%
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%
DMO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2010, DMO's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.76%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.6 years.
Historically, 62% of months were positive and 38% were negative. The best month was Jun 2020 with a return of +12.9%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -34.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 12 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 8 months.
On a daily basis, DMO closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +15.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -25.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.19% | 4.57% | -4.15% | 3.73% | 1.00% | -3.18% | 1.86% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.95% | 2.82% | -0.25% | 0.21% | 0.88% | 3.35% | 0.30% | 1.58% | -0.44% | 3.07% | -1.70% | -3.78% | 6.95% |
| 2024 | 2.09% | 2.68% | 3.29% | -2.70% | 5.38% | 2.65% | 3.37% | -1.16% | 1.43% | 1.08% | 1.09% | -0.34% | 20.24% |
| 2023 | 3.81% | 1.52% | -5.39% | 2.03% | 0.19% | 1.95% | 7.07% | -1.28% | -1.33% | -2.85% | 4.42% | 6.21% | 16.79% |
| 2022 | -1.05% | -5.28% | -4.03% | -6.35% | -1.32% | -3.03% | 3.01% | 1.15% | -6.38% | -3.51% | 5.27% | -1.89% | -21.64% |
| 2021 | 1.64% | 4.15% | -0.19% | 5.99% | -2.07% | 4.90% | -0.71% | 5.42% | -3.25% | 3.64% | -0.05% | -2.96% | 17.12% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund has an annualized alpha of 5.49%, beta of 0.32, and R2 of 0.10 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 24, 2010.
- This fund participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (43.66%) than losses (37.27%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- Beta of 0.32 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.10 this fund 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 fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.10 means this fund 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
- 5.49%
- Beta
- 0.32
- R²
- 0.10
- Upside Capture
- 43.66%
- Downside Capture
- 37.27%
Expense Ratio
DMO has an expense ratio of 0.04%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DMO ranks 4 for risk / return — in the bottom 4% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund (DMO) 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.
| DMO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.87 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -2.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.04 | 1.37 | -0.33 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.19 | 2.78 | -2.60 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.47 | 12.44 | -11.97 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund provided a 14.06% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.50 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.50 | $1.55 | $1.53 | $1.28 | $1.24 | $1.35 | $1.55 | $1.96 | $3.86 | $3.28 | $3.01 | $3.32 |
Dividend yield | 14.06% | 14.01% | 12.92% | 11.46% | 11.51% | 8.88% | 10.95% | 9.63% | 18.93% | 13.30% | 13.19% | 14.09% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund. 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 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.60 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.12 | $1.55 |
| 2024 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $0.13 | $1.53 |
| 2023 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $1.28 |
| 2022 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $0.10 | $1.24 |
| 2021 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $0.11 | $1.35 |
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 Multi-Asset Fund. 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 Multi-Asset Fund was 49.16%, occurring on Apr 3, 2020. Recovery took 1310 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional Multi-Asset Fund drawdown is 4.30%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -49.16%Apr 2020 | 5mo 19d | 5y 2mo | 5y 8moOct 2019 - Jun 2025 |
2018 correction2018 | -14.53%Aug 2018 | 6mo 10d | 10mo 18d | 1y 4moJan 2018 - Jun 2019 |
2013 correction2013 | -14.49%Jul 2013 | 5mo 8d | 6mo 19d | 11mo 27dJan 2013 - Jan 2014 |
2016 correction2016 | -13.08%Nov 2016 | 26d | 2mo 28d | 3mo 24dOct 2016 - Feb 2017 |
2011 correction2011 | -13.04%Aug 2011 | 5mo 3d | 5mo 25d | 10mo 28dMar 2011 - Jan 2012 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DMO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -49.16% | -56.78% | +7.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.37% | -9.10% | +0.73% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -9.04% | -18.90% | +9.86% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -29.04% | -25.43% | -3.61% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.16% | -33.92% | -15.24% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -4.30% | -1.80% | -2.50% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.59% | -10.71% | +1.12% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.36% | 2.03% | +1.33% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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