- ISIN
- US23320G2738
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Dec 20, 2012
- Category
- Small Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
DSCGX Performance Chart
DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX) is up 11.6% since the beginning of the year. DSCGX is currently trading at $34 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DSCGX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,430.
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Returns By Period
DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX) has returned 11.60% so far this year and 21.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DSCGX has returned 10.81% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.56%
- 1M
- 3.97%
- YTD
- 11.60%
- 6M
- 8.69%
- 1Y
- 21.83%
- 3Y*
- 13.52%
- 5Y*
- 7.42%
- 10Y*
- 10.81%
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%
DSCGX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, DSCGX's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.02%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -21.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 11 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, DSCGX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +10.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 13, 2020 at -11.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.39% | 2.12% | -7.02% | 8.47% | 1.12% | 2.65% | 11.60% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.89% | -5.32% | -5.27% | -1.57% | 5.88% | 3.07% | 1.29% | 4.40% | 0.16% | -0.92% | 1.36% | -0.50% | 5.94% |
| 2024 | -2.08% | 6.91% | 3.84% | -6.23% | 5.02% | -1.70% | 7.57% | -0.94% | 1.88% | -1.69% | 9.71% | -7.59% | 13.86% |
| 2023 | 9.60% | -0.26% | -1.50% | -1.67% | -2.06% | 9.93% | 3.33% | -2.46% | -5.21% | -6.42% | 8.31% | 9.84% | 21.25% |
| 2022 | -10.44% | 0.46% | 0.30% | -7.18% | 0.67% | -8.14% | 10.61% | -3.99% | -8.93% | 11.50% | 4.86% | -6.15% | -17.79% |
| 2021 | 2.01% | 7.23% | 2.46% | 3.23% | 0.83% | 0.46% | 0.34% | 1.89% | -3.16% | 5.55% | -1.00% | -0.72% | 20.37% |
Benchmark Metrics
DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio has an annualized alpha of -0.02%, beta of 0.91, and R2 of 0.58 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2013.
- This fund participated in 110.85% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 100.41% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- With beta of 0.91 and R2 of 0.58, this fund moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -0.02%
- Beta
- 0.91
- R²
- 0.58
- Upside Capture
- 100.41%
- Downside Capture
- 110.85%
Expense Ratio
DSCGX has an expense ratio of 0.32%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DSCGX ranks 27 for risk / return — below 27% of mutual funds on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX) 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.
| DSCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.73 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.78 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.23 | 1.37 | -0.14 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.99 | 2.78 | -0.79 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.97 | 12.44 | -5.47 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio provided a 0.53% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.18 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.86 | $0.87 | $0.13 | $0.25 | $0.85 | $0.28 | $0.18 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.53% | 0.60% | 0.62% | 0.72% | 4.08% | 3.27% | 0.58% | 1.28% | 5.44% | 1.50% | 1.12% | 1.20% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio. 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.18 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.18 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.18 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.75 | $0.86 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.87 |
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 DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio. 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 DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio was 41.44%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 144 trading sessions.
The current DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio drawdown is 0.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -41.44%Mar 2020 | 26d | 6mo 28d | 7mo 24dFeb 2020 - Oct 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -31.32%Sep 2022 | 10mo 13d | 1y 9mo | 2y 8moNov 2021 - Jul 2024 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -26.56%Dec 2018 | 3mo 21d | 1y 21d | 1y 4moSep 2018 - Jan 2020 |
2025 selloff2025 | -24.46%Apr 2025 | 4mo 13d | 8mo 7d | 1y 15dNov 2024 - Dec 2025 |
2016 bear market2016 | -22.46%Feb 2016 | 7mo 22d | 9mo 7d | 1y 4moJun 2015 - Nov 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DSCGX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.44% | -56.78% | +15.34% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.99% | -9.10% | -1.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -24.46% | -18.90% | -5.56% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.32% | -25.43% | -5.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.44% | -33.92% | -7.52% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.06% | -1.80% | +1.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.19% | -10.71% | +3.52% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.13% | 2.03% | +1.10% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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