DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX)
The Portfolio, using a market capitalization weighted approach, purchases a broad and diverse group of readily marketable securities of U.S. small cap companies that the Advisor determines to have high profitability and relative prices compared to other U.S. small cap companies at the time of purchase. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap U.S. companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US23320G2738 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP |
| Inception Date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Category | Small Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Small-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
DSCGX features an expense ratio of 0.32%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio had a return of 23.05% year-to-date (YTD) and 41.56% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio had an annualized return of 10.84%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 11.43%, indicating that DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 23.05% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 7.12% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 15.55% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 41.56% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 13.88% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 10.84% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DSCGX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -2.08% | 6.91% | 3.84% | -6.23% | 5.02% | -1.70% | 7.57% | -0.94% | 1.88% | -1.69% | 23.05% | ||
| 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% | 3.98% | 26.07% |
| 2020 | -2.27% | -8.83% | -21.80% | 14.65% | 8.37% | 2.36% | 6.32% | 3.80% | -3.24% | 2.47% | 14.09% | 7.90% | 19.35% |
| 2019 | 10.10% | 5.90% | -2.02% | 4.51% | -8.31% | 8.29% | 0.98% | -4.21% | 2.08% | 2.21% | 3.24% | 2.14% | 26.17% |
| 2018 | 2.79% | -4.64% | 0.62% | -0.27% | 4.64% | 1.50% | 2.62% | 4.41% | -1.93% | -10.75% | 1.59% | -11.92% | -12.32% |
| 2017 | 0.43% | 1.28% | 0.74% | 2.33% | -1.64% | 2.16% | 0.87% | -2.02% | 5.95% | 1.73% | 3.12% | 0.41% | 16.23% |
| 2016 | -6.43% | 0.75% | 7.52% | 0.21% | 1.88% | -0.68% | 5.18% | 0.59% | -0.10% | -4.06% | 9.75% | 2.40% | 17.14% |
| 2015 | -3.01% | 7.20% | 1.79% | -2.66% | 2.26% | 1.27% | -0.26% | -6.00% | -4.25% | 5.89% | 2.10% | -4.96% | -1.59% |
| 2014 | -4.73% | 4.07% | 0.26% | -2.99% | 0.15% | 5.21% | -5.71% | 4.28% | -4.19% | 5.85% | 1.26% | 1.58% | 4.23% |
| 2013 | 5.67% | 0.56% | 4.96% | -1.25% | 5.60% | 0.11% | 6.92% | -2.24% | 6.43% | 3.69% | 4.31% | 1.84% | 42.67% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DSCGX is 60, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other mutual funds in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio (DSCGX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio provided a 0.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.19 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.15 | $0.13 | $0.14 | $0.11 | $0.09 | $0.17 |
Dividend yield | 0.62% | 0.72% | 0.83% | 0.56% | 0.58% | 0.74% | 0.99% | 0.72% | 0.84% | 0.78% | 0.63% | 1.19% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | |
| 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 | $0.06 | $0.18 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.15 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.13 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.14 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.15 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.13 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.14 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.11 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.09 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.17 |
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.
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.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -41.44% | Feb 21, 2020 | 19 | Mar 18, 2020 | 144 | Oct 12, 2020 | 163 |
| -28.07% | Nov 17, 2021 | 215 | Sep 26, 2022 | 355 | Feb 26, 2024 | 570 |
| -26.56% | Sep 4, 2018 | 78 | Dec 24, 2018 | 265 | Jan 14, 2020 | 343 |
| -22.24% | Jun 24, 2015 | 161 | Feb 11, 2016 | 192 | Nov 14, 2016 | 353 |
| -12.36% | Jul 7, 2014 | 70 | Oct 13, 2014 | 30 | Nov 24, 2014 | 100 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current DFA U.S. Small Cap Growth Portfolio volatility is 5.74%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.