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Dimensional US Small Cap ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.23% | +5.04% | +16.40% | +24.22% | +46.37% | +52.16% |
| Flows | +$300M | +$558M | +$1.16B | +$1.94B | +$5.45B | +$7.32B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Dimensional |
| N° of holdings | 2100 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | June 14, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,100
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.10% | +16.37% | +19.37% | +20.71% |
Max drawdown | -4.24% | -9.26% | -26.11% | -26.11% |
Max drawdown duration | 19d | 66d | 373d | 373d |
Time to recover | 7d | 28d | 240d | 240d |
What type of ETF is DFAS?
DFAS is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Dimensional.
What does DFAS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Small Cap.
What is the expense ratio of DFAS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFAS is 0.26%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFAS launched?
DFAS was launched on June 14, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFAS?
DFAS is issued by Dimensional.
What is the AUM of DFAS?
As of July 24, 2026, DFAS manages $15.20 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFAS performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, DFAS delivered a return of 0.23% over the past month (1M performance), 5.04% over the past three months (3M), and 16.4% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFAS?
As of July 24, 2026, DFAS has seen net flows of +$300M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.16B year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFAS pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, DFAS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.98%.
How many holdings are in DFAS
As of June 30, 2026, DFAS holds 2100 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFAS?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAS holds 2100 securities, with 3.92% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFAS?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAS holds a portfolio of 2100 underlyings, with its largest positions including TTM Technologies, Inc., Amkor Technology, Inc. and Onto Innovation, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DFAS invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAS has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DFAS focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAS is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Technology.
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