DFAS
+5.42 · +7.98%
$73.26 · NYSE ARCA

Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) ETF Analysis | Small Blend

Dimensional Fund Advisors · USA
AUM:$13.5B
#– of – in Small Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 16.3% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.26% — competitive for the exposure provided.

What is DFAS?

The fund, using a market capitalization weighted approach, is designed to generally purchase a broad and diverse group of securities of U. As a non-fundamental policy, normally, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
DFAS delivered 16.3% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.26% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 2.9% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$13.5B
Expense Ratio0.26%
Dividend Yield0.94%
Holdings48
Inception DateDec 1998
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderDimensional Fund Advisors
Beta1.18
CategorySmall Blend
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+9.6%
1Y
+20.5%
3Y
+52.4%
5Y
+49.1%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in DFAS 5 years ago, it would have grown to £14,906 — a gain of £4,906.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

DFAS delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearDFAS
2026 YTD+16.9%
2025+8.3%
2024+10.9%
2023+18.2%
2022-14.5%
CAGR 4yr+4.9%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +7.9%Worst year: -14.5% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
12.3%
Low
Momentum
+2.0%
30-day change
Support Level
82.09
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.