DTCPX vs. DFFVX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA Targeted Credit Portfolio (DTCPX) and DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX).
DTCPX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on May 20, 2015. DFFVX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Feb 23, 2000.
Performance
DTCPX vs. DFFVX - Performance Comparison
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DTCPX vs. DFFVX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DTCPX DFA Targeted Credit Portfolio | -0.28% | 4.58% | 5.57% | 6.04% | -7.30% | -0.22% | 2.70% | 6.45% | 0.75% | 2.22% |
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, DTCPX achieves a -0.28% return, which is significantly lower than DFFVX's 3.27% return. Over the past 10 years, DTCPX has underperformed DFFVX with an annualized return of 2.06%, while DFFVX has yielded a comparatively higher 10.23% annualized return.
DTCPX
- 1D
- 0.03%
- 1M
- -1.41%
- YTD
- -0.28%
- 6M
- 0.74%
- 1Y
- 3.28%
- 3Y*
- 4.76%
- 5Y*
- 1.57%
- 10Y*
- 2.06%
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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DTCPX vs. DFFVX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DTCPX has a 0.20% expense ratio, which is lower than DFFVX's 0.29% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DTCPX vs. DFFVX — Risk / Return Rank
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DTCPX vs. DFFVX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA Targeted Credit Portfolio (DTCPX) 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.
| DTCPX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.32 | 0.97 | +1.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 3.11 | 1.49 | +1.62 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.21 | +0.38 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.13 | 1.31 | +0.81 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 10.01 | 4.88 | +5.13 |
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
| DTCPX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.32 | 0.97 | +1.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.68 | 0.38 | +0.30 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.00 | 0.43 | +0.57 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.06 | 0.45 | +0.61 |
Correlation
The correlation between DTCPX and DFFVX is -0.02. This indicates that the assets' prices tend to move in opposite directions. Negative correlation can be particularly beneficial for diversification and risk management, as one asset may offset the losses of the other during market fluctuations.
Dividends
DTCPX vs. DFFVX - Dividend Comparison
DTCPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.79%, more than DFFVX's 1.66% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DTCPX DFA Targeted Credit Portfolio | 3.79% | 3.34% | 3.64% | 3.23% | 1.75% | 1.67% | 1.27% | 2.73% | 3.12% | 1.91% | 2.18% | 0.00% |
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
DTCPX vs. DFFVX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DTCPX drawdown since its inception was -10.78%, smaller than the maximum DFFVX drawdown of -64.21%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DTCPX and DFFVX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DTCPX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -10.78% | -64.21% | +53.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.44% | -14.71% | +13.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -10.78% | -26.09% | +15.31% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -10.78% | -50.75% | +39.97% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.41% | -8.07% | +6.66% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.71% | -9.76% | +8.05% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.31% | 3.96% | -3.65% |
Volatility
DTCPX vs. DFFVX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DFA Targeted Credit Portfolio (DTCPX) is 0.74%, while DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX) has a volatility of 4.90%. This indicates that DTCPX 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
| DTCPX | DFFVX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.74% | 4.90% | -4.16% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.02% | 12.20% | -11.18% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.44% | 22.60% | -21.16% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 2.33% | 21.69% | -19.36% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.07% | 23.67% | -21.60% |