DFA U.S. Small Cap Portfolio Institutional Class (DFSTX)
| Fund Assets | 17.37B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.27% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 6.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.57 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.97% |
| Dividend Growth | 7.29% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 58.23 |
| YTD Return | 10.86% |
| 1-Year Return | 33.70% |
| 5-Year Return | 43.93% |
| 52-Week Low | 43.72 |
| 52-Week High | 58.31 |
| Beta (5Y) | 1.01 |
| Holdings | 2067 |
| 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 33.70% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.36%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Top 10 Holdings
4.73% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Future on E-mini S&P 500 Futures | n/a | 1.01% |
| Ssc Government Mm Gvmxx | n/a | 0.94% |
| IES Holdings, Inc. | IESC | 0.47% |
| Hecla Mining Company | HL | 0.36% |
| Roivant Sciences Ltd. | ROIV | 0.35% |
| InterDigital, Inc. | IDCC | 0.33% |
| Moog Inc. | MOG.A | 0.32% |
| TTM Technologies, Inc. | TTMI | 0.32% |
| Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. | KTOS | 0.31% |
| Mueller Industries, Inc. | MLI | 0.31% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.13116 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| 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 |