DFUS — Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF

DFUS Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in DFUS over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

DFUS Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: DFUS's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF (DFUS) is a US Large Cap Blend fund issued by Dimensional Fund Advisors. With assets under management totaling $21.0 billion and a current price of $80.73, the fund demonstrates significant investor adoption within its sector. It holds an overall rank of #81 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 72.1. The fund offers a low-cost structure with an expense ratio of 0.09% and provides income through a dividend yield of 0.86%. As one of 19 ETFs tracked in the US Large Cap Blend category, DFUS represents a substantial portion of the available options for investors seeking exposure to this segment. The combination of high assets and a mid-tier rank suggests a well-established vehicle that balances cost efficiency with broad market participation.

Short-term performance shows mixed results, with a flat 1-day return of 0.00% followed by a weekly decline of -0.62%. Momentum improved over the month with a +0.50% gain, accelerating further to +4.75% over the three-month period. This upward trajectory continued into the six-month horizon with a +7.77% return and extended to a +9.10% year-to-date figure. The one-year return reached +18.39%, while the three-year return stands at a substantial +67.32%. The data indicates a pattern where short-term volatility gave way to consistent gains over longer holding periods, culminating in strong multi-year growth.

DFUS carries a low volatility label and a beta of 1.02, indicating price movements that closely track the broader market with slightly amplified sensitivity. A Sharpe ratio of 1.03 suggests the fund has generated a favorable risk-adjusted return relative to its volatility. However, the maximum drawdown of -19.44% highlights the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of low volatility classification with a beta near unity implies the fund generally moves in sync with market trends while maintaining a relatively smooth ride compared to higher-beta alternatives. The Sharpe ratio supports the view that the returns achieved have compensated investors adequately for the level of risk taken, despite the notable peak-to-trough decline.

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DFUS Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 35.3% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how DFUS's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With DFUS

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with DFUS's top 10 — VT overlaps most, holding 8 of the same companies as DFUS's top 10 (33.9% of DFUS's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.71% (as of 2026-07-23) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.70 (as of 2026-07-23) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

DFUS Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.22% and average daily volume is 731K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $21.0B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: DFUS is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

DFUS Performance History

How DFUS Compares to Other US Large Cap Blend ETFs