Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF Price & Performance (DFAS)

The Dimensional US Small Cap ETF (DFAS) climbed to $57.70, up 4.75% over the past week, even as it remains down 3.35% for the year. The ETF has outperformed the Russell 2000 over multiple time frames, but recent months have been challenging amid broader market volatility.12

Dimensional’s close ties to academic research have helped its funds, especially those tilted to small-cap and value stocks, outperform comparable Vanguard funds over many rolling periods. While U.S. large-cap growth has dominated recently, Dimensional’s approach has delivered notable premiums in small-cap value segments over the long term.34

Dimensional’s DFA US Small Cap Value fund (DFSVX) posted three-year annualized returns of 4.9%, earning a top mutual fund ranking. The firm’s focus on lower-priced, profitable small-cap stocks has helped it stand out, with multiple funds outperforming their peers and maintaining strong long-term records.56