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DFMCvsISMDETF Comparison

ETF 1
DFMC

Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF

This fund is part of
US Small Cap
+1.29%
VS
ETF 2
ISMD

Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF

This fund is part of
US Multi-Factor
+0.79%

Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF (DFMC) belongs to the US Small Cap segment. Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact ETF (ISMD) is part of the US Multi-Factor segment. DFMC's top 3 sector exposures are Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. In contrast, ISMD's top sector exposures are Industrials, Financials and Information Technology. DFMC is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.43%, versus 0.53% for ISMD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of DFMC and ISMD 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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DFMC vs ISMD performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 05/01/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
DFMC
ISMD
+9.29%+11.51%
n/a+8.10%
n/a+16.72%
n/a+38.44%
n/a+54.05%
n/a+41.09%
Flows
DFMC
ISMD
+$35M-$12M
-+$19M
-+$21M
-+$58M
-+$83M
-+$120M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
DFMC
ISMD
n/a+18.75%
n/a+19.02%
n/a+20.21%
n/a+21.16%
Max drawdown
DFMC
ISMD
n/a-9.36%
n/a-9.50%
n/a-26.77%
n/a-26.77%
Max drawdown duration
DFMC
ISMD
n/a59d
n/a82d
n/a399d
n/a399d
Trading data

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DFMC
ISMD
Last sale
5/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
$45.02
Previous close
05/05/2026
$44.38
Consolidated volume
05/05/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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DFMC
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1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 5/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
DFMC
ISMD
Last price
$45.02
1D performance
+1.45%
AuM$107.86 M$294.36 M
E/R0.43%0.53%
Characteristics
DFMC
ISMD
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderDimensionalInspire ETFs
Benchmark-Inspire Small/Mid Cap Impact Equal Weight Index
N° of holdings1484465
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateMarch 19, 2026February 28, 2017
ESGNoYes
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Exposure

Countries

DFMC
USA
86.71%
Other
13.29%
ISMD
USA
90.12%
Other
9.88%

Sectors

DFMC
Financials
20.29%
Industrials
16.42%
Consumer Discreti.
11.91%
Information Techn.
11.83%
Health Care
10.07%
Energy
7.09%
Other
22.39%
ISMD
Industrials
16.45%
Financials
16.18%
Information Techn.
13.45%
Consumer Discreti.
9.87%
Real Estate
7.7%
Health Care
7.01%
Other
29.34%
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Diversification

DFMC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

6.47%
ISMD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

5.65%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
DFMC
ARGAN
0.94%
TTM TECHNOLOGIES
0.67%
PLEXUS
0.51%
ADTALEM GLOBAL EDUCATION
0.46%
FIRST BANCORP
0.42%
AAR
0.40%
LAUREATE EDUCATION INC
0.40%
POWELL INDUSTRIES
0.38%
ENOVA INTERNATIONAL
0.36%
ARCHROCK
0.35%
MATSON
0.35%
ENPRO INDUSTRIES
0.34%
HURON CONSULTING
0.30%
BANCFIRST
0.30%
GRANITE CONSTRUCTION
0.28%
ISMD
KOSMOS ENERGY
0.60%
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS
0.47%
TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC
0.45%
US03214Q1085
0.42%
CHEMOURS CO
0.36%
VIAVI SOLUTIONS INC
0.36%
AEHR TEST SYSTEMS
0.36%
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
0.34%
ARGAN
0.34%
FORMFACTOR
0.34%
DARLING INGREDIENTS INC
0.33%
GREEN PLAINS INC
0.33%
LINCOLN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
0.32%
SM ENERGY
0.32%
TIDEWATER
0.32%
Frequently asked questions about DFMC and ISMD

Which ETF is bigger: DFMC or ISMD?

As of May 1, 2026, DFMC holds $107.86 M in assets under management (AUM), while ISMD manages $294.36 M.

What sectors do the DFMC and ISMD ETFs invest in?

DFMC leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, ISMD focuses on Industrials, Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the DFMC ETF and ISMD ETF?

DFMC top holdings include ARGAN, TTM TECHNOLOGIES and PLEXUS. ISMD holds in its top three: KOSMOS ENERGY, ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS and TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC.

Which ETF is more diversified: DFMC or ISMD?

DFMC holds 1521 securities with 6.47% of its assets in the top 15. ISMD has 468 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.65%.

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