- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Sep 26, 2023
- Category
- Ultrashort Bond
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
DUSB Performance Chart
Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF (DUSB) is up 1.8% since the beginning of the year. DUSB is currently trading at $51 per share.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF (DUSB) has returned 1.78% so far this year and 4.18% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- 0.18%
- YTD
- 1.78%
- 6M
- 1.84%
- 1Y
- 4.18%
- 3Y*
- —
- 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%
DUSB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2023, DUSB's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 100% of months were positive and 0% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +0.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2023 at 0.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 34 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 0 months.
On a daily basis, DUSB closed higher 70% of trading days. The best single day was Aug 13, 2024 with a return of +0.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 8, 2025 at -0.2%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.36% | 0.24% | 0.28% | 0.39% | 0.36% | 0.14% | 1.78% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.39% | 0.37% | 0.37% | 0.26% | 0.46% | 0.42% | 0.36% | 0.39% | 0.41% | 0.37% | 0.25% | 0.41% | 4.53% |
| 2024 | 0.47% | 0.42% | 0.44% | 0.46% | 0.52% | 0.42% | 0.55% | 0.39% | 0.51% | 0.38% | 0.48% | 0.43% | 5.60% |
| 2023 | 0.09% | 0.38% | 0.67% | 0.64% | 1.79% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.89%, beta of 0.01, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 27, 2023.
- This ETF captured 9.80% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -16.85%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- Beta of 0.01 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 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 0.05 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
- 4.89%
- Beta
- 0.01
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 9.80%
- Downside Capture
- -16.85%
Expense Ratio
DUSB has an expense ratio of 0.15%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DUSB ranks 99 for risk / return — in the top 99% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF (DUSB) 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.
| DUSB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +7.33 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +18.52 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 4.58 | 1.37 | +3.21 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 42.69 | 2.78 | +39.91 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 253.29 | 12.44 | +240.85 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF provided a 4.05% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.06 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.06 | $2.19 | $2.49 | $0.62 |
Dividend yield | 4.05% | 4.32% | 4.92% | 1.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income 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 | $0.07 | $0.15 | $0.16 | $0.15 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.68 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.08 | $0.17 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.19 | $0.18 | $0.18 | $0.17 | $0.31 | $2.19 |
| 2024 | $0.01 | $0.24 | $0.17 | $0.20 | $0.22 | $0.18 | $0.21 | $0.22 | $0.21 | $0.26 | $0.21 | $0.36 | $2.49 |
| 2023 | $0.07 | $0.17 | $0.38 | $0.62 |
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 Ultrashort Fixed Income 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 Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF was 0.29%, occurring on Apr 11, 2025. Recovery took 3 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF drawdown is 0.06%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -0.29%Apr 2025 | 8d | 5d | 13dApr 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.12%Sep 2024 | 0s | 2d | 2dSep 2024 - Sep 2024 |
2026 pullback2026 | -0.10%Jun 2026 | 0s | — | 6d 21hJun 2026 - now |
2023 pullback2023 | -0.08%Oct 2023 | 1d | 5d | 6dOct 2023 - Oct 2023 |
2024 pullback2024 | -0.08%Mar 2024 | 1d | 1d | 2dMar 2024 - Mar 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DUSB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -0.29% | -56.78% | +56.49% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.10% | -9.10% | +9.00% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
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 | -0.06% | -1.80% | +1.74% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.01% | -10.71% | +10.70% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.02% | 2.03% | -2.01% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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