TSFIX vs. DFISX
Compare and contrast key facts about Touchstone Small Cap Fund (TSFIX) and DFA International Small Company Portfolio (DFISX).
TSFIX is managed by Touchstone. It was launched on Sep 30, 2009. DFISX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Sep 30, 1996.
Performance
TSFIX vs. DFISX - Performance Comparison
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TSFIX vs. DFISX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TSFIX Touchstone Small Cap Fund | -3.86% | 5.89% | 11.13% | 20.89% | -9.70% | 20.04% | 10.34% | 39.71% | -9.59% | 6.27% |
DFISX DFA International Small Company Portfolio | -1.97% | 36.35% | 3.76% | 14.46% | -17.13% | 10.71% | 9.27% | 24.18% | -19.42% | 24.78% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, TSFIX achieves a -3.86% return, which is significantly lower than DFISX's -1.97% return. Over the past 10 years, TSFIX has outperformed DFISX with an annualized return of 8.94%, while DFISX has yielded a comparatively lower 7.66% annualized return.
TSFIX
- 1D
- -0.07%
- 1M
- -6.42%
- YTD
- -3.86%
- 6M
- -1.46%
- 1Y
- 9.59%
- 3Y*
- 8.38%
- 5Y*
- 6.09%
- 10Y*
- 8.94%
DFISX
- 1D
- -0.34%
- 1M
- -11.77%
- YTD
- -1.97%
- 6M
- 2.11%
- 1Y
- 26.89%
- 3Y*
- 14.28%
- 5Y*
- 6.58%
- 10Y*
- 7.66%
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TSFIX vs. DFISX - Expense Ratio Comparison
TSFIX has a 0.94% expense ratio, which is higher than DFISX's 0.39% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
TSFIX vs. DFISX — Risk / Return Rank
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TSFIX vs. DFISX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Touchstone Small Cap Fund (TSFIX) and DFA International Small Company Portfolio (DFISX). 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.
| TSFIX | DFISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.47 | 1.66 | -1.19 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 0.91 | 2.15 | -1.25 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.11 | 1.33 | -0.21 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.62 | 2.04 | -1.42 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.24 | 7.97 | -5.73 |
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
| TSFIX | DFISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.47 | 1.66 | -1.19 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.29 | 0.42 | -0.13 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.41 | 0.48 | -0.07 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.50 | 0.44 | +0.06 |
Correlation
The correlation between TSFIX and DFISX is 0.67, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.
Dividends
TSFIX vs. DFISX - Dividend Comparison
TSFIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 6.10%, more than DFISX's 3.21% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TSFIX Touchstone Small Cap Fund | 6.10% | 5.87% | 1.43% | 3.37% | 1.89% | 13.31% | 2.52% | 18.54% | 32.83% | 22.85% | 0.37% | 13.55% |
DFISX DFA International Small Company Portfolio | 3.21% | 3.19% | 3.39% | 3.01% | 3.51% | 3.06% | 1.71% | 4.54% | 7.74% | 1.27% | 4.44% | 4.47% |
Drawdowns
TSFIX vs. DFISX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum TSFIX drawdown since its inception was -39.00%, smaller than the maximum DFISX drawdown of -60.66%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for TSFIX and DFISX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| TSFIX | DFISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -39.00% | -60.66% | +21.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.10% | -11.96% | -1.14% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -28.30% | -35.06% | +6.76% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.00% | -43.00% | +4.00% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.92% | -11.77% | +2.85% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.95% | -11.69% | +4.74% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.64% | 3.06% | +0.58% |
Volatility
TSFIX vs. DFISX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Touchstone Small Cap Fund (TSFIX) is 4.28%, while DFA International Small Company Portfolio (DFISX) has a volatility of 5.90%. This indicates that TSFIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFISX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| TSFIX | DFISX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.28% | 5.90% | -1.62% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 11.19% | 10.04% | +1.15% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 21.82% | 15.38% | +6.44% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 20.78% | 15.75% | +5.03% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 21.74% | 16.11% | +5.63% |