VIOOvsDFMCETF Comparison
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Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 ETF (VIOO) belongs to the US Multi-Factor segment. Dimensional US Micro Cap ETF (DFMC) is part of the US Small Cap segment. VIOO's top 3 sector exposures are Finance, Technology and Industrials. In contrast, DFMC's top sector exposures are Finance, Healthcare and Technology. VIOO is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.07%, versus 0.43% for DFMC. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of VIOO 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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VIOO vs DFMC performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/27/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | VIOO DFMC | +1.72%+1.53% | -3.63%-2.38% | +17.14%n/a | +16.82%n/a | +67.08%n/a | +36.11%n/a |
| Flows | VIOO DFMC | +$6M+$13M | +$57M+$47M | +$464M- | +$551M- | +$809M- | +$1.44B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | VIOO DFMC | +12.17%+12.10% | +15.89%n/a | +19.96%n/a | +21.08%n/a |
| Max drawdown | VIOO DFMC | -9.66%-8.64% | -9.66%n/a | -27.93%n/a | -27.93%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | VIOO DFMC | 72d72d | 72dn/a | 380dn/a | 380dn/a |
Trading data
VIOO | DFMC | |
Last sale 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM | $130.05 | |
| Previous close 10/27/2026 | $129.94 | |
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Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 10/28/2026 at 1:30 PM
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VIOO | DFMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $130.05 | – |
| 1D performance | +0.08% | – |
| AuM | $4.12 B | $208.93 M |
| E/R | 0.07% | 0.43% |
Characteristics
VIOO | DFMC | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Active |
| Provider | Vanguard | Dimensional |
| Benchmark | S&P SmallCap 600 GARP Index | - |
| N° of holdings | 600 | 1704 |
| Asset class | Equities | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 7, 2010 | March 19, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
VIOO
USA
97.15%
Other
2.85%
DFMC
USA
94.04%
Other
5.96%
Sectors
VIOO
Finance
26.12%
Technology
12.77%
Industrials
12.2%
Healthcare
10.83%
Consumer Cyclical.
7.83%
Other
30.25%
DFMC
Finance
25.1%
Healthcare
13.21%
Technology
11.24%
Industrials
11.13%
Consumer Cyclical.
8.37%
Energy
7.03%
Other
23.92%
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Diversification
VIOO
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
7.53%
DFMC
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
5.4%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
VIOO
Corcept Therapeutics, Inc.
0.60%
Glaukos Corp.
0.59%
Paycom Software, Inc.
0.55%
Brinker International, Inc.
0.54%
Match Group, Inc.
0.53%
Jackson Financial, Inc.
0.52%
ViaSat, Inc.
0.51%
Protagonist Therapeutics, Inc.
0.50%
CarMax, Inc.
0.48%
Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.
0.48%
SM Energy Co.
0.47%
Eastman Chemical Co.
0.46%
Element Solutions, Inc.
0.45%
FormFactor, Inc.
0.44%
Etsy, Inc.
0.43%
DFMC
First BanCorp (Puerto Rico)
0.47%
Plexus Corp.
0.45%
Covista, Inc.
0.45%
Enova International, Inc.
0.44%
AAR Corp.
0.42%
Laureate Education, Inc.
0.37%
United States Lime & Minerals, Inc.
0.35%
Argan, Inc.
0.35%
Huron Consulting Group, Inc.
0.33%
10X Genomics, Inc.
0.31%
Powell Industries, Inc.
0.30%
Materion Corp.
0.30%
Victory Capital Holdings, Inc.
0.30%
Ligand Pharmaceuticals, Inc.
0.28%
Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp.
0.27%
Frequently asked questions about VIOO and DFMC
Which ETF is bigger: VIOO or DFMC?
As of October 27, 2026, VIOO holds $4.12 B in assets under management (AUM), while DFMC manages $208.93 M.
What sectors do the VIOO and DFMC ETFs invest in?
VIOO leans toward sectors like Finance, Technology and Industrials. Meanwhile, DFMC focuses on Finance, Healthcare and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the VIOO ETF and DFMC ETF?
VIOO top holdings include Corcept Therapeutics, Inc., Glaukos Corp. and Paycom Software, Inc.. DFMC holds in its top three: First BanCorp (Puerto Rico), Plexus Corp. and Covista, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: VIOO or DFMC?
VIOO holds 602 securities with 7.53% of its assets in the top 15. DFMC has 1736 securities and a top 15 weight of 5.4%.
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