DFA US Large Company Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About DFUSX

What does DFUSX invest in?

The fund primarily invests in the equity securities that constitute the S&P 500® Index, generally aiming to reflect their weighting within that benchmark. Under ordinary market circumstances, a minimum of 95% of the portfolio's net assets will be allocated to these S&P 500 component stocks. To adjust its overall equity market exposure in response to actual or anticipated cash inflows or outflows, the fund may also utilize futures and options contracts linked to U.S. stocks and indices.

What is the expense ratio of DFUSX?

DFA US Large Company Portfolio (DFUSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.07%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFUSX?

DFA US Large Company Portfolio (DFUSX) manages $14.46B 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 DFUSX actively managed or an index fund?

DFUSX is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (DFUSX's is 0.07%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was DFUSX launched?

DFA US Large Company Portfolio (DFUSX) launched in September 1999 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFUSX performed?

DFUSX'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.