DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio (DUSLX)
The Portfolio purchases a broad and diverse group of readily marketable securities of large U.S. companies that the Advisor determines to have high profitability and relative prices compared to other U.S. large 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 large cap U.S. companies.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US23320G2811 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP |
| Inception Date | Dec 20, 2012 |
| Category | Large Cap Growth Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Large-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Growth |
Expense Ratio
DUSLX has an expense ratio of 0.18%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DFA U.S. Large 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. Large Cap Growth Portfolio had a return of 28.01% year-to-date (YTD) and 37.79% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio had an annualized return of 14.38%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark which had an annualized return of 11.43%.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 28.01% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | 1.98% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 16.63% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 37.79% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 16.90% | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 14.38% | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DUSLX, 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 | 2.72% | 6.07% | 2.42% | -4.94% | 4.62% | 4.85% | 0.80% | 3.34% | 1.89% | -1.02% | 28.01% | ||
| 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% | 5.37% | 27.00% |
| 2020 | 0.09% | -7.76% | -9.75% | 12.65% | 4.99% | 2.70% | 5.64% | 7.58% | -3.22% | -4.28% | 10.14% | 3.82% | 21.83% |
| 2019 | 7.51% | 3.88% | 2.56% | 3.75% | -6.48% | 7.39% | 1.50% | -0.14% | 0.95% | 2.12% | 3.39% | 2.51% | 32.17% |
| 2018 | 6.57% | -2.89% | -2.41% | -0.26% | 2.65% | 0.75% | 3.99% | 4.13% | 0.90% | -8.13% | 2.68% | -8.72% | -1.98% |
| 2017 | 2.31% | 3.96% | 0.70% | 1.02% | 1.73% | 0.14% | 1.41% | 0.81% | 2.43% | 2.71% | 4.34% | 1.49% | 25.54% |
| 2016 | -4.64% | 1.09% | 6.81% | -1.08% | 1.57% | 0.22% | 4.11% | -0.39% | -0.26% | -2.55% | 3.62% | 1.21% | 9.61% |
| 2015 | -2.27% | 5.91% | -1.15% | 0.34% | 0.74% | -2.08% | 2.39% | -5.61% | -2.54% | 8.10% | -0.00% | -1.42% | 1.64% |
| 2014 | -4.47% | 5.23% | 0.25% | 0.45% | 2.55% | 1.65% | -1.81% | 4.56% | -1.70% | 2.88% | 3.77% | -1.15% | 12.39% |
| 2013 | 4.91% | 1.15% | 3.68% | 1.55% | 2.61% | -1.49% | 5.53% | -2.36% | 4.25% | 4.58% | 3.26% | 2.25% | 33.93% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of DUSLX is 88, placing it in the top 12% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio (DUSLX) 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. Large Cap Growth Portfolio provided a 1.00% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.40 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.40 | $0.40 | $0.39 | $0.36 | $0.40 | $0.35 | $0.34 | $0.29 | $0.27 | $0.25 | $0.22 | $0.15 |
Dividend yield | 1.00% | 1.27% | 1.52% | 1.10% | 1.43% | 1.53% | 1.90% | 1.50% | 1.72% | 1.75% | 1.49% | 1.14% |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.40 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.39 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.36 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.40 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.35 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.29 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.27 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.25 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.22 |
| 2013 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.15 |
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. 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 0.58%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -30.86% | Feb 20, 2020 | 23 | Mar 23, 2020 | 79 | Jul 15, 2020 | 102 |
| -24.83% | Dec 30, 2021 | 190 | Sep 30, 2022 | 286 | Nov 20, 2023 | 476 |
| -19.89% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 70 | Apr 5, 2019 | 134 |
| -12.16% | May 19, 2015 | 186 | Feb 11, 2016 | 34 | Apr 1, 2016 | 220 |
| -9.39% | Jan 29, 2018 | 9 | Feb 8, 2018 | 109 | Jul 17, 2018 | 118 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current DFA U.S. Large Cap Growth Portfolio volatility is 3.64%, 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.