ATLASDimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS): outlook, holdings and fees
Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF (DFAS) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.27% and the yield is 1.00%. The ten largest holdings are 3% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFAS
| Last price | $80.85 (+1.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $79.21 – $83.35 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.00% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
DFAS fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $15.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.27% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 4% |
| Inception | Dec 15, 1998 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund, using a market capitalization weighted approach, purchases a broad and diverse group of readily marketable securities of U.S. small cap companies. A company's market capitalization is the number of its shares outstanding times its price per share. Under a market capitalization weighted approach, companies with higher market capitalizations generally represent a larger proportion of the fund than companies with relatively lower market capitalizations.
DFAS top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Charles River Laboratories CRL | Healthcare | 0.29% |
| WESCO International Inc WCC | Industrials | 0.28% |
| APA Corporation APA | Energy | 0.27% |
| TTM Technologies Inc TTMI | Technology | 0.27% |
| DigitalOcean Holdings Inc DOCN | Technology | 0.26% |
| Onto Innovation Inc ONTO | Technology | 0.26% |
| Applied Industrial Technologies AIT | Industrials | 0.26% |
| Jazz Pharmaceuticals PLC JAZZ | Healthcare | 0.27% |
| IES Holdings Inc IESC | Industrials | 0.26% |
| Halozyme Therapeutics Inc HALO | Healthcare | 0.25% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFAS sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 19.6% |
| Industrials | 18.2% |
| Technology | 14.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.4% |
| Healthcare | 13.3% |
| Energy | 6.8% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.6% |
| Basic Materials | 4.5% |
| Communication Services | 2.4% |
| Utilities | 2.4% |
| Real Estate | 0.5% |
By region: North America 98.6%, Latin America 0.6%, Europe Developed 0.4%, Asia Emerging 0.2%, Asia Developed 0.1%.
DFAS returns and risk
| Year to date | +14.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +14.9% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +16.3% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.2% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.64 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFAS: frequently asked questions
What does DFAS invest in?
Dimensional U.S. Small Cap ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Charles River Laboratories (0.3%), WESCO International Inc (0.3%), APA Corporation (0.3%), TTM Technologies Inc (0.3%), DigitalOcean Holdings Inc (0.3%).
What is the DFAS expense ratio?
0.27% a year: about $27.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFAS dividend yield?
1.00%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFAS go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $79.21 to $83.35 from $80.85 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFAS performed?
Year to date +14.3%, one year +14.9%, three years +16.3% a year, five years +8.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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