- ISIN
- US23320G2811
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Dec 20, 2012
- Category
- Large Cap Growth Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Growth
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Performance
DUSLX Performance Chart
DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio (DUSLX) is up 10.4% since the beginning of the year. DUSLX is currently trading at $47 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DUSLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,897.
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Returns By Period
DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio (DUSLX) has returned 10.36% so far this year and 20.73% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, DUSLX has achieved an annualized return of 15.72%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio
- 1D
- 1.20%
- 1M
- 2.73%
- YTD
- 10.36%
- 6M
- 9.65%
- 1Y
- 20.73%
- 3Y*
- 19.30%
- 5Y*
- 13.66%
- 10Y*
- 15.72%
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%
DUSLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Jan 2, 2013, DUSLX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.26%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.6 years.
Historically, 69% of months were positive and 31% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 15 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DUSLX closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.9%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -9.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.54% | 1.84% | -6.44% | 8.56% | 4.76% | 1.31% | 10.36% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.34% | 0.93% | -6.31% | -0.64% | 6.01% | 3.86% | 1.52% | 1.28% | 3.40% | 0.00% | -0.74% | -0.17% | 12.62% |
| 2024 | 2.72% | 6.07% | 2.42% | -4.94% | 4.62% | 4.85% | 0.80% | 3.34% | 1.89% | -1.02% | 5.56% | -4.05% | 23.82% |
| 2023 | 4.23% | -2.25% | 4.30% | 1.15% | -0.29% | 7.19% | 2.71% | 0.00% | -5.70% | -1.60% | 9.26% | 4.47% | 24.97% |
| 2022 | -7.16% | -3.00% | 3.01% | -7.34% | -1.18% | -6.90% | 9.27% | -4.38% | -8.59% | 9.25% | 7.46% | -4.81% | -15.58% |
| 2021 | -2.67% | 1.59% | 5.14% | 4.59% | 0.03% | 2.78% | 3.44% | 1.41% | -5.11% | 7.03% | 1.19% | 4.90% | 26.43% |
Benchmark Metrics
DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio has an annualized alpha of 2.93%, beta of 0.90, and R2 of 0.89 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since January 02, 2013.
- This fund captured 102.19% of S&P 500 Index gains but only 93.03% of its losses - a favorable profile for investors.
- This fund generated an annualized alpha of 2.93% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.90 and R2 of 0.89, 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
- 2.93%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.89
- Upside Capture
- 102.19%
- Downside Capture
- 93.03%
Expense Ratio
DUSLX has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DUSLX ranks 39 for risk / return — below 39% 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. Large Cap Growth Portfolio (DUSLX) 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.
| DUSLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.38 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.36 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.30 | 1.37 | -0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.15 | 2.78 | -0.63 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.20 | 12.44 | -3.24 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio provided a 0.82% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.38 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.38 | $0.38 | $0.39 | $0.58 | $2.14 | $2.28 | $0.40 | $0.56 | $0.84 | $0.26 | $0.27 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 0.82% | 0.88% | 1.02% | 1.84% | 8.37% | 6.98% | 1.42% | 2.41% | 4.65% | 1.36% | 1.72% | 1.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DFA U.S. Large 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 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.38 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.39 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.58 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.83 | $2.14 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.00 | $2.28 |
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. Large 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. Large Cap Growth Portfolio was 30.86%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 79 trading sessions.
The current DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio drawdown is 0.13%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -30.86%Mar 2020 | 1mo 2d | 3mo 24d | 4mo 26dFeb 2020 - Jul 2020 |
Bear market2022 | -24.83%Sep 2022 | 9mo 4d | 1y 1mo | 1y 10moDec 2021 - Nov 2023 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -19.89%Dec 2018 | 3mo 1d | 3mo 12d | 6mo 13dSep 2018 - Apr 2019 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.15%Apr 2025 | 1mo 17d | 2mo 23d | 4mo 10dFeb 2025 - Jun 2025 |
2016 correction2016 | -12.67%Feb 2016 | 8mo 28d | 2mo 7d | 11mo 5dMay 2015 - Apr 2016 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DUSLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -30.86% | -56.78% | +25.92% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -9.48% | -9.10% | -0.38% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.15% | -18.90% | +0.75% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -24.83% | -25.43% | +0.60% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -30.86% | -33.92% | +3.06% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.13% | -1.80% | +1.67% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.61% | -10.71% | +7.10% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.21% | 2.03% | +0.18% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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