DRESX vs. DFETX
Compare and contrast key facts about Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund (DRESX) and DFA Emerging Markets II Portfolio (DFETX).
DRESX is managed by Driehaus. It was launched on Aug 21, 2011. DFETX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Aug 13, 1997.
Performance
DRESX vs. DFETX - Performance Comparison
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DRESX vs. DFETX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRESX Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | 4.87% | 24.08% | 14.86% | 10.30% | -21.17% | 15.93% | 33.56% | 33.70% | -24.00% | 33.30% |
DFETX DFA Emerging Markets II Portfolio | 1.14% | 33.54% | 6.86% | 13.11% | -16.84% | 2.58% | 14.08% | 16.30% | -13.47% | 36.75% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DRESX achieves a 4.87% return, which is significantly higher than DFETX's 1.14% return. Over the past 10 years, DRESX has outperformed DFETX with an annualized return of 9.96%, while DFETX has yielded a comparatively lower 8.64% annualized return.
DRESX
- 1D
- -0.83%
- 1M
- -9.63%
- YTD
- 4.87%
- 6M
- 9.22%
- 1Y
- 36.60%
- 3Y*
- 16.63%
- 5Y*
- 8.16%
- 10Y*
- 9.96%
DFETX
- 1D
- -0.98%
- 1M
- -12.15%
- YTD
- 1.14%
- 6M
- 6.52%
- 1Y
- 31.31%
- 3Y*
- 15.75%
- 5Y*
- 5.87%
- 10Y*
- 8.64%
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DRESX vs. DFETX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DRESX has a 1.24% expense ratio, which is higher than DFETX's 0.37% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DRESX vs. DFETX — Risk / Return Rank
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DRESX vs. DFETX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund (DRESX) and DFA Emerging Markets II Portfolio (DFETX). 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.
| DRESX | DFETX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.39 | 1.93 | +0.46 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.15 | 2.51 | +0.64 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.37 | +0.07 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.42 | 2.22 | +1.20 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 12.23 | 8.71 | +3.52 |
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
| DRESX | DFETX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.39 | 1.93 | +0.46 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.57 | 0.39 | +0.18 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.64 | 0.53 | +0.11 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.53 | 0.35 | +0.18 |
Correlation
The correlation between DRESX and DFETX is 0.73, 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
DRESX vs. DFETX - Dividend Comparison
DRESX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.14%, less than DFETX's 8.14% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DRESX Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund | 2.14% | 2.25% | 0.68% | 1.09% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.65% | 0.41% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DFETX DFA Emerging Markets II Portfolio | 8.14% | 8.24% | 3.50% | 3.84% | 9.30% | 19.29% | 11.79% | 12.48% | 8.49% | 1.93% | 2.40% | 3.40% |
Drawdowns
DRESX vs. DFETX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DRESX drawdown since its inception was -33.38%, smaller than the maximum DFETX drawdown of -62.33%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DRESX and DFETX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DRESX | DFETX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.38% | -62.33% | +28.95% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.16% | -12.84% | +2.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.88% | -31.80% | +5.92% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -33.38% | -40.20% | +6.82% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -10.16% | -12.84% | +2.68% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -9.99% | -15.76% | +5.77% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.84% | 3.28% | -0.44% |
Volatility
DRESX vs. DFETX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Driehaus Emerging Markets Small Cap Growth Fund (DRESX) is 6.63%, while DFA Emerging Markets II Portfolio (DFETX) has a volatility of 7.99%. This indicates that DRESX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFETX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DRESX | DFETX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.63% | 7.99% | -1.36% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.15% | 11.84% | -0.69% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 15.26% | 16.25% | -0.99% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 14.42% | 15.28% | -0.86% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 15.67% | 16.38% | -0.71% |