DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About DFSVX

What does DFSVX invest in?

The fund normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap U.S. companies. It may purchase or sell futures contracts and options on futures contracts for U.S. equity securities and indices, to increase or decrease equity market exposure based on actual or expected cash inflows to or outflows from the Portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of DFSVX?

DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio (DFSVX) charges an expense ratio of 0.31%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFSVX?

DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio (DFSVX) manages $27.43B 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 DFSVX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was DFSVX launched?

DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio (DFSVX) launched in March 1993 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFSVX performed?

DFSVX'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.