DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About DFFVX

What does DFFVX invest in?

The fund primarily invests in a broad and diversified selection of readily tradable stocks from U.S. small and mid-capitalization companies. The advisor identifies these firms based on their attractive value characteristics and higher profitability. To manage its overall equity market exposure effectively, the fund may also utilize derivative instruments, including futures contracts and options on futures contracts, referencing U.S. equity securities and indices. This allows for adjustments in response to actual or anticipated investor capital flows into or out of the portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of DFFVX?

DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX) charges an expense ratio of 0.30%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFFVX?

DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX) manages $16.59B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DFFVX actively managed or an index fund?

DFFVX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DFFVX launched?

DFA U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio (DFFVX) launched in February 2000 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFFVX performed?

DFFVX's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.