DFQTX vs. DFFVX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) and DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX).
DFQTX is managed by Dimensional. DFFVX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Feb 23, 2000.
Performance
DFQTX vs. DFFVX - Performance Comparison
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DFQTX vs. DFFVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFQTX DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I | -4.02% | 15.99% | 20.27% | 21.88% | -14.21% | 28.46% | 15.72% | 29.41% | -9.65% | 18.26% |
DFFVX DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio | 3.27% | 9.53% | 9.34% | 19.37% | -4.66% | 31.53% | 3.78% | 21.51% | -15.79% | 9.20% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DFQTX achieves a -4.02% return, which is significantly lower than DFFVX's 3.27% return. Over the past 10 years, DFQTX has outperformed DFFVX with an annualized return of 12.61%, while DFFVX has yielded a comparatively lower 10.23% annualized return.
DFQTX
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -7.31%
- YTD
- -4.02%
- 6M
- -1.55%
- 1Y
- 16.25%
- 3Y*
- 15.75%
- 5Y*
- 10.23%
- 10Y*
- 12.61%
DFFVX
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- -5.78%
- YTD
- 3.27%
- 6M
- 6.24%
- 1Y
- 21.73%
- 3Y*
- 13.51%
- 5Y*
- 8.15%
- 10Y*
- 10.23%
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DFQTX vs. DFFVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DFQTX has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than DFFVX's 0.29% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DFQTX vs. DFFVX — Risk / Return Rank
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DFQTX vs. DFFVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) and DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| DFQTX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.95 | 0.97 | -0.02 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.45 | 1.49 | -0.04 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.21 | +0.01 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.00 | 1.31 | -0.31 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.74 | 4.88 | -0.15 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| DFQTX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 | 0.97 | -0.02 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.61 | 0.38 | +0.23 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | 0.43 | +0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.45 | +0.02 |
Correlation
The correlation between DFQTX and DFFVX is 0.94, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
DFQTX vs. DFFVX - Dividend Comparison
DFQTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.12%, less than DFFVX's 1.66% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFQTX DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I | 1.12% | 1.06% | 1.15% | 1.74% | 4.43% | 4.74% | 1.29% | 3.50% | 2.84% | 1.97% | 1.80% | 3.78% |
DFFVX DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio | 1.66% | 1.69% | 1.40% | 2.26% | 5.17% | 2.74% | 1.52% | 3.82% | 5.95% | 5.16% | 3.95% | 5.84% |
Drawdowns
DFQTX vs. DFFVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DFQTX drawdown since its inception was -59.35%, smaller than the maximum DFFVX drawdown of -64.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DFQTX and DFFVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DFQTX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.35% | -64.21% | +4.86% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.73% | -14.71% | +1.98% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.64% | -26.09% | +3.45% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.21% | -50.75% | +13.54% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.47% | -8.07% | -0.40% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.84% | -9.76% | +1.92% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.79% | 3.96% | -1.17% |
Volatility
DFQTX vs. DFFVX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) is 4.27%, while DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX) has a volatility of 4.90%. This indicates that DFQTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFFVX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DFQTX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.27% | 4.90% | -0.63% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.67% | 12.20% | -3.53% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.07% | 22.60% | -4.53% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.00% | 21.69% | -4.69% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.25% | 23.67% | -5.42% |