Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV): outlook, holdings and fees
Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.32% and the yield is 1.37%. The ten largest holdings are 7% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFSV
| Last price | $39.95 (+1.3%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $39.14 – $41.18 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.37% |
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.
DFSV fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | US small caps |
| Assets under management | $8.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.32% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | Feb 23, 2022 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap U.S. companies. It may purchase or sell futures contracts and options on futures contracts for U.S. equity securities and indices, to increase or decrease equity market exposure based on actual or expected cash inflows to or outflows from the Portfolio.
DFSV top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Electronics Inc ARW | Technology | 0.78% |
| BorgWarner Inc BWA | Consumer Cyclical | 0.68% |
| Knight Transportation Inc KNX | Industrials | 0.70% |
| Skyworks Solutions Inc SWKS | Technology | 0.71% |
| Ovintiv Inc OVV | Energy | 0.71% |
| Elanco Animal Health ELAN | Healthcare | 0.67% |
| Invesco Plc IVZ | Financial Services | 0.65% |
| SouthState Corporation SSB | Financial Services | 0.64% |
| Jackson Financial Inc JXN | Financial Services | 0.59% |
| Avantor Inc AVTR | Healthcare | 0.57% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFSV sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 28.3% |
| Industrials | 15.0% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 13.3% |
| Energy | 12.8% |
| Technology | 7.9% |
| Healthcare | 7.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.8% |
| Basic Materials | 5.3% |
| Communication Services | 2.8% |
| Real Estate | 0.8% |
| Utilities | 0.6% |
By region: North America 98.1%, Latin America 1.0%, Asia Emerging 0.4%, Europe Developed 0.3%, United Kingdom 0.2%.
DFSV returns and risk
| Year to date | +18.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +23.6% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +15.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.63 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFSV: frequently asked questions
What does DFSV invest in?
Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Arrow Electronics Inc (0.8%), BorgWarner Inc (0.7%), Knight Transportation Inc (0.7%), Skyworks Solutions Inc (0.7%), Ovintiv Inc (0.7%).
What is the DFSV expense ratio?
0.32% a year: about $32.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFSV dividend yield?
1.37%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFSV 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 $39.14 to $41.18 from $39.95 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFSV performed?
Year to date +18.0%, one year +23.6%, three years +15.7% a year, five years 0.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
Similar ETFs: US small caps
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