FESCvsDFASETF Comparison
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ETF 2
DFAS
Dimensional US Small Cap ETF
First Eagle Small Cap Equity ETF (FESC) belongs to the US Small Cap segment. Dimensional US Small Cap ETF (DFAS) is part of the segment. FESC's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Finance and Healthcare. FESC is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.85%, versus 0.26% for DFAS. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FESC and DFAS 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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FESC vs DFAS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/02/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | FESC DFAS | -1.74%-3.16% | -4.14%-4.66% | n/a+12.77% | n/a+14.88% | n/a+55.18% | n/a+43.45% |
| Flows | FESC DFAS | +$2M+$109M | -$10M+$544M | -+$1.43B | -+$1.91B | -+$5.38B | -+$7.48B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | FESC DFAS | +15.12%+11.29% | n/a+15.57% | n/a+19.29% | n/a+20.56% |
| Max drawdown | FESC DFAS | -8.76%-8.20% | n/a-9.26% | n/a-26.11% | n/a-26.11% |
| Max drawdown duration | FESC DFAS | 47d46d | n/a66d | n/a373d | n/a373d |
Trading data
FESC | DFAS | |
Last sale 10/5/2026 at 1:30 PM | $23.27 | |
| Previous close 10/05/2026 | $23.14 | |
| Consolidated volume 10/05/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/5/2026 at 1:30 PM
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FESC | DFAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $23.27 | – |
| 1D performance | +0.57% | – |
| AuM | $4.40 M | $14.96 B |
| E/R | 0.85% | 0.26% |
Characteristics
FESC | DFAS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | First Eagle Investments | Dimensional |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 181 | - |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 1, 2026 | June 14, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
FESC
USA
93.21%
Other
6.79%
DFAS
Data will be available soon
Sectors
FESC
Industrials
16.26%
Finance
15.47%
Healthcare
14.53%
Non-Energy Materi.
13.96%
Technology
13.04%
Energy
8.84%
Other
17.9%
DFAS
Data will be available soon
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Diversification
FESC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
14.63%
DFAS
Data will be available soon
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
FESC
Hinge Health, Inc.
1.11%
Remitly Global, Inc.
1.07%
Installed Building Products, Inc.
1.06%
CareDx, Inc.
1.05%
Ameris Bancorp
1.05%
Dorian LPG Ltd.
1.01%
Quaker Houghton
0.99%
Brookdale Senior Living, Inc.
0.95%
Spectrum Brands Holdings, Inc.
0.94%
Old National Bancorp
0.94%
Axos Financial, Inc.
0.92%
Braze, Inc.
0.90%
Herc Holdings, Inc.
0.89%
The Pennant Group, Inc.
0.88%
Commercial Metals Co.
0.87%
DFAS
Data will be available soon
Frequently asked questions about FESC and DFAS
Which ETF is bigger: FESC or DFAS?
As of October 2, 2026, FESC holds $4.40 M in assets under management (AUM), while DFAS manages $14.96 B.
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Latest news about FESC & DFAS
Small Caps and Value Stocks Continue to Rally Amid Market Rotation
July 22, 2024
DFAS
Dimensional Fund Advisors Celebrates 3-Year ETF Anniversary
November 8, 2023
DFAS
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