DFCAvsMBBAETF Comparison
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Dimensional California Municipal Bond ETF (DFCA) belongs to the Municipal Bonds segment. iShares Mortgage-Backed Securities Active ETF (MBBA) is part of the MBS & ABS segment. DFCA's top 1 sector exposures are Municipal. In contrast, MBBA's top sector exposures are Industrials and Non-Corporate. DFCA is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.19%, versus 0.26% for MBBA. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DFCA and MBBA below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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DFCA vs MBBA performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | DFCA MBBA | -0.52%-0.09% | -1.13%-1.02% | -0.18%n/a | +2.54%n/a | +7.50%n/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | DFCA MBBA | +$19M+$5M | +$47M+$35M | +$133M- | +$239M- | +$560M- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | DFCA MBBA | +1.72%+4.75% | +1.58%n/a | +2.28%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | DFCA MBBA | -1.64%-2.02% | -1.73%n/a | -3.58%n/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | DFCA MBBA | 57d65d | 184dn/a | 270dn/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
DFCA | MBBA | |
Last sale 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $49.13 | $48.54 |
| Previous close 09/02/2026 | $49.12 | $48.49 |
| Consolidated volume 09/02/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 9/2/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
DFCA | MBBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $49.13 | $48.54 |
| 1D performance | +0.03% | +0.10% |
| AuM | $720.67 M | $156.37 M |
| E/R | 0.19% | 0.26% |
Characteristics
DFCA | MBBA | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | Dimensional | iShares |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 133 | 25 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 27, 2023 | January 23, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
DFCA
USA
36.1%
Other
63.9%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Sectors
DFCA
Municipal
36.1%
Other
63.9%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
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Diversification
DFCA
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
13.43%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
DFCA
California, 5% 1apr2035, USD
1.53%
US769110DA28
1.32%
US797661G257
1.04%
US072024YF30
0.95%
US544647HM52
0.91%
US797661D510
0.90%
California, 5% 1oct2042, USD
0.88%
California, 5% 1oct2029, USD
0.79%
US013079R2J7
0.77%
US797661F424
0.76%
California, 4% 1nov2036, USD
0.75%
US544647JH40
0.73%
US013079QGW5
0.70%
US013079Q2R1
0.70%
University of California Medical Center, FRN 15may2045, USD
0.70%
MBBA
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about DFCA and MBBA
Which ETF is bigger: DFCA or MBBA?
As of September 1, 2026, DFCA holds $720.67 M in assets under management (AUM), while MBBA manages $156.37 M.
What sectors do the DFCA and MBBA ETFs invest in?
DFCA leans toward sectors like Municipal. Meanwhile, MBBA focuses on Industrials and Non-Corporate.
What are the top holdings of the DFCA ETF and MBBA ETF?
DFCA top holdings include California, 5% 1apr2035, USD, US769110DA28 and US797661G257. MBBA holds in its top three: US01F0526800, US01F0206874 and BlackRock Liquidity T-Fund.
Which ETF is more diversified: DFCA or MBBA?
DFCA holds 505 securities with 13.43% of its assets in the top 15. MBBA has 491 securities and a top 15 weight of 89.36%.
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