DFA U.S. Vector Equity Portfolio Institutional Class (DFVEX)
| Fund Assets | 5.14B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.24% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 11.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.37 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.14% |
| Dividend Growth | 6.55% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 32.06 |
| YTD Return | 4.65% |
| 1-Year Return | 16.65% |
| 5-Year Return | 68.12% |
| 52-Week Low | 22.65 |
| 52-Week High | 32.66 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 2091 |
| Inception Date | Dec 30, 2005 |
About DFVEX
The DFA U.S. Vector Equity Portfolio Institutional Class is a diversified mutual fund designed to achieve long-term capital appreciation by focusing on U.S. equities. Managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors, the fund emphasizes a broad portfolio strategy, investing notably in small-cap and value-oriented companies while also maintaining significant exposure to large-cap growth stocks. Its holdings span major sectors of the U.S. economy, with notable allocations to technology, healthcare, financial services, and consumer cyclical industries. The fund typically holds a large number of stocks—over 2,000 positions—helping provide broad market exposure and risk diversification. Categorized as a mid-cap value fund, DFA U.S. Vector Equity Portfolio Institutional Class targets companies considered undervalued based on financial ratios and slower growth metrics. With a competitive expense ratio and low turnover, it is structured for institutional investors seeking efficient access to a spectrum of U.S. equity market segments. The fund’s significant asset base and disciplined investment process underscore its role as a core component in institutional and diversified investment portfolios, aiming to blend value and growth strategies across the U.S. equity landscape.
Performance
DFVEX had a total return of 16.65% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.03%.
Top 10 Holdings
24.20% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| NVIDIA Corporation | NVDA | 5.42% |
| Apple Inc. | AAPL | 4.52% |
| Microsoft Corporation | MSFT | 4.23% |
| Meta Platforms, Inc. | META | 2.15% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOGL | 2.05% |
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 1.80% |
| Alphabet Inc. | GOOG | 1.41% |
| Ssc Government Mm Gvmxx | n/a | 0.90% |
| Eli Lilly and Company | LLY | 0.86% |
| Johnson & Johnson | JNJ | 0.85% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.08241 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.09922 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.09747 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.08719 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.07734 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.09062 | Sep 30, 2024 |