USSTX vs. DCARX
Compare and contrast key facts about USAA Tax Exempt Short Term Fund (USSTX) and DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio (DCARX).
USSTX is managed by Victory. It was launched on Mar 18, 1982. DCARX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Oct 31, 2017.
Performance
USSTX vs. DCARX - Performance Comparison
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USSTX vs. DCARX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USSTX USAA Tax Exempt Short Term Fund | 0.03% | 4.73% | 3.65% | 4.11% | -4.15% | 1.23% | 2.38% | 2.69% | 1.60% | 0.28% |
DCARX DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio | 1.09% | 2.64% | 3.16% | 2.63% | -1.06% | 6.21% | 2.35% | 5.08% | -0.46% | 1.16% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, USSTX achieves a 0.03% return, which is significantly lower than DCARX's 1.09% return.
USSTX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -1.25%
- YTD
- 0.03%
- 6M
- 0.55%
- 1Y
- 3.53%
- 3Y*
- 3.64%
- 5Y*
- 1.79%
- 10Y*
- 1.73%
DCARX
- 1D
- 0.04%
- 1M
- 0.42%
- YTD
- 1.09%
- 6M
- 1.13%
- 1Y
- 2.59%
- 3Y*
- 2.55%
- 5Y*
- 2.70%
- 10Y*
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USSTX vs. DCARX - Expense Ratio Comparison
USSTX has a 0.49% expense ratio, which is higher than DCARX's 0.26% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
USSTX vs. DCARX — Risk / Return Rank
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USSTX vs. DCARX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for USAA Tax Exempt Short Term Fund (USSTX) and DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio (DCARX). 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.
| USSTX | DCARX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.62 | 2.19 | -0.57 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.26 | 3.19 | -0.93 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.59 | 1.61 | -0.02 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.99 | 2.89 | -0.90 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.16 | 11.77 | -2.61 |
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
| USSTX | DCARX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.62 | 2.19 | -0.57 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.91 | 1.21 | -0.29 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.94 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.55 | 0.93 | +0.62 |
Correlation
The correlation between USSTX and DCARX is 0.21, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
USSTX vs. DCARX - Dividend Comparison
USSTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.79%, less than DCARX's 3.41% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
USSTX USAA Tax Exempt Short Term Fund | 2.79% | 3.04% | 3.38% | 2.50% | 1.89% | 1.13% | 1.48% | 1.79% | 1.78% | 1.50% | 1.42% | 1.52% |
DCARX DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio | 3.41% | 3.11% | 3.52% | 1.84% | 0.90% | 0.78% | 1.12% | 1.43% | 1.27% | 0.09% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
USSTX vs. DCARX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum USSTX drawdown since its inception was -6.82%, smaller than the maximum DCARX drawdown of -12.27%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for USSTX and DCARX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| USSTX | DCARX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -6.82% | -12.27% | +5.45% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.95% | -0.93% | -1.02% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -6.82% | -4.79% | -2.03% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -6.82% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.25% | -0.24% | -1.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.67% | -0.76% | +0.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.42% | 0.23% | +0.19% |
Volatility
USSTX vs. DCARX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for USAA Tax Exempt Short Term Fund (USSTX) is 0.45%, while DFA California Municipal Real Return Portfolio (DCARX) has a volatility of 0.52%. This indicates that USSTX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DCARX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| USSTX | DCARX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.45% | 0.52% | -0.07% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.98% | 0.72% | +0.26% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.40% | 1.28% | +1.12% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.97% | 2.25% | -0.28% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 1.84% | 2.93% | -1.09% |