SVALvsDFMCETF Comparison
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iShares US Small Cap Value Factor ETF (SVAL) belongs to the US Small Cap Value segment. Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF (DFMC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. SVAL is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.2%, versus 0.43% for DFMC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of SVAL and DFMC 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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SVAL vs DFMC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | SVAL DFMC | +10.35%+9.44% | +7.18%n/a | +14.41%n/a | +40.42%n/a | +65.99%n/a | +39.89%n/a |
| Flows | SVAL DFMC | +$4M+$118M | +$11M- | +$107M- | +$24M- | +$68M- | +$54M- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | SVAL DFMC | +17.71%n/a | +18.58%n/a | +22.20%n/a | +22.50%n/a |
| Max drawdown | SVAL DFMC | -8.90%n/a | -8.90%n/a | -27.39%n/a | -27.39%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | SVAL DFMC | 50dn/a | 50dn/a | 380dn/a | 380dn/a |
Trading data
SVAL | DFMC | |
Last sale 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $39.13 | |
| Previous close 04/27/2026 | $39.19 | |
| Consolidated volume 04/27/2026 | ||
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Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
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SVAL | DFMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $39.13 | – |
| 1D performance | -0.15% | – |
| AuM | $188.04 M | $186.47 M |
| E/R | 0.2% | 0.43% |
Characteristics
SVAL | DFMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | iShares | Dimensional |
| Benchmark | Russell 2000 Focused Value Select Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 227 | 1484 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 27, 2020 | March 19, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
SVAL
USA
92.86%
Other
7.14%
DFMC
USA
86.71%
Other
13.29%
Sectors
SVAL
Financials
23.09%
Industrials
16.73%
Consumer Discreti.
11.37%
Health Care
10.18%
Energy
8.61%
Information Techn.
7.3%
Other
22.72%
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%
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Diversification
SVAL
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
11.47%
DFMC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
6.47%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
SVAL
US0669224778
1.31%
ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS
1.01%
TACTILE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC
0.77%
PEABODY ENERGY
0.74%
NORDIC AMERICAN TANKERS
0.74%
TETRA TECHNOLOGIES
0.71%
PAR PACIFIC HOLDINGS INC
0.71%
LSB INDUSTRIES
0.70%
ENHABIT INC
0.70%
PROTAGONIST THERAPEUTICS INC
0.70%
PHOTRONICS
0.70%
ANDERSONS
0.68%
HELMERICH AND PAYNE
0.67%
AMARK PRECIOUS/D
0.67%
CONSTELLIUM HOLDCO BV
0.66%
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%
Frequently asked questions about SVAL and DFMC
Which ETF is bigger: SVAL or DFMC?
As of April 27, 2026, SVAL holds $188.04 M in assets under management (AUM), while DFMC manages $186.47 M.
What sectors do the SVAL and DFMC ETFs invest in?
SVAL leans toward sectors like Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary. Meanwhile, DFMC focuses on Financials, Industrials and Consumer Discretionary.
What are the top holdings of the SVAL ETF and DFMC ETF?
SVAL top holdings include US0669224778, ULTRA CLEAN HOLDINGS and TACTILE SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY INC. DFMC holds in its top three: ARGAN, TTM TECHNOLOGIES and PLEXUS.
Which ETF is more diversified: SVAL or DFMC?
SVAL holds 238 securities with 11.47% of its assets in the top 15. DFMC has 1521 securities and a top 15 weight of 6.47%.
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