DFA US Small Cap I

Frequently Asked Questions About DFSTX

What does DFSTX invest in?

This fund allocates its investments across a wide and diverse array of easily tradable stocks issued by smaller American companies. Its portfolio construction adheres to a market capitalization weighting methodology. Market capitalization is precisely defined as a company's total outstanding shares multiplied by its current share price. As a result, within this capitalization-weighted framework, companies boasting higher market valuations will inherently command a larger allocation within the fund's holdings compared to those with comparatively lower market values.

What is the expense ratio of DFSTX?

DFA US Small Cap I (DFSTX) charges an expense ratio of 0.28%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFSTX?

DFA US Small Cap I (DFSTX) manages $19.73B 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 DFSTX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was DFSTX launched?

DFA US Small Cap I (DFSTX) launched in March 1992 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFSTX performed?

DFSTX'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.