DFA U.S. Small Cap Portfolio Institutional Class (DFSTX)
| Fund Assets | 17.88B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.56 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.99% |
| Dividend Growth | 9.85% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 56.41 |
| YTD Return | 9.01% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.07% |
| 5-Year Return | 52.06% |
| 52-Week Low | 39.12 |
| 52-Week High | 57.43 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.02 |
| Holdings | 2092 |
| Inception Date | Mar 19, 1992 |
About DFSTX
The DFA U.S. Small Cap Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to provide diversified exposure to small-capitalization U.S. companies. Its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation, achieved through a quantitative, market capitalization-weighted strategy that invests in a broad array of readily marketable U.S. small-cap stocks. The fund adopts a blend style, balancing growth and value characteristics, with no clear dominance of either. With over 2,000 holdings and a low portfolio turnover, the fund offers a high degree of diversification and aims to reduce company-specific risk within the often volatile small-cap segment. Notably, only a small percentage of the portfolio’s assets are concentrated in its top holdings, reflecting its broad market coverage. It caters primarily to institutional investors and features a low expense ratio. By targeting small-cap firms across various sectors—including industrials, consumer defensive, and financial services—the DFA U.S. Small Cap Portfolio Institutional Class plays a significant role in the financial market, enabling investors to access the growth potential of U.S. small companies within a disciplined, systematic framework.
Performance
DFSTX had a total return of 16.07% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.15%.
Top 10 Holdings
4.58% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Future on E-mini S&P 500 Futures | n/a | 1.05% |
| Ssc Government Mm Gvmxx | n/a | 1.01% |
| IES Holdings, Inc. | IESC | 0.40% |
| Lumentum Holdings Inc. | LITE | 0.34% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 0.33% |
| InterDigital, Inc. | IDCC | 0.31% |
| Hecla Mining Company | HL | 0.30% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 0.30% |
| Roivant Sciences Ltd. | ROIV | 0.28% |
| MACOM Technology Solutions Holdings, Inc. | MTSI | 0.27% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.14161 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.14448 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.14901 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.12799 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.12831 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.13533 | Sep 30, 2024 |