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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 month55%
Likely 1-month range (50%)$39.14 – $41.18
Normal 1-day range (±1σ)±0.9%
Distribution yield1.37%

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

IssuerDimensional Fund Advisors
ThemeUS small caps
Assets under management$8.1B
Expense ratio0.32%
Number of holdings50
Portfolio turnover0%
InceptionFeb 23, 2022
ExchangeNYSE

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

HoldingSectorWeight
Arrow Electronics Inc ARWTechnology0.78%
BorgWarner Inc BWAConsumer Cyclical0.68%
Knight Transportation Inc KNXIndustrials0.70%
Skyworks Solutions Inc SWKSTechnology0.71%
Ovintiv Inc OVVEnergy0.71%
Elanco Animal Health ELANHealthcare0.67%
Invesco Plc IVZFinancial Services0.65%
SouthState Corporation SSBFinancial Services0.64%
Jackson Financial Inc JXNFinancial Services0.59%
Avantor Inc AVTRHealthcare0.57%

Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.

DFSV sector breakdown

SectorWeight
Financial Services28.3%
Industrials15.0%
Consumer Cyclicals13.3%
Energy12.8%
Technology7.9%
Healthcare7.4%
Consumer Defensive5.8%
Basic Materials5.3%
Communication Services2.8%
Real Estate0.8%
Utilities0.6%

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

Educational information, not investment advice. Disclaimer

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