DFSV ETF Analysis: Dimensional US Small Cap | NYSE

Small Value | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 8.250m USD | 12M Return: 30.6% | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Small Cap, Value Stocks, US Equities, Market Cap Weighted
Total Rating 70
Safety 69
Buy Signal 0.17
Small Value
Category Rotation: -1.5
TER: 0.31%
AUM: 8.25B
Avg Turnover: 31.7M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility18.2%
VaR 5th Pctl3.05%
VaR vs Median-7.12%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.42
Rel. Str. IBD67.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group61.8
Character TTM
Beta0.985
Beta Downside1.110
Hurst Exponent0.543
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD28.02%
CAGR/Max DD0.52
CAGR/Mean DD2.55

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 4.3 years of data

Jan +2.1% 13
Feb +0.0% 0
Mar -4.6% 31
Apr -2.0% 22
May -0.2% 0
Jun +3.1% 22
Jul +9.3% 52
Aug -2.2% 16
Sep -1.2% 36
Oct -2.3% 41
Nov +9.4% 47
Dec +0.0% 11

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: DFSV Dimensional US Small Cap

DFSV is a U.S.-listed ETF that uses a market capitalization-weighted approach to purchase readily marketable securities of American small cap companies that the Advisor identifies as trading at lower relative prices, consistent with a value-tilted strategy. As a non-fundamental policy, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in small cap U.S. equities.

Operated by Dimensional Fund Advisors, the ETF follows a systematic, evidence-based investment approach rooted in academic research into stock characteristics such as company size and relative price. Launched in February 2022, DFSV targets the small value segment of the U.S. equity market, distinguishing itself from broad market or pure small cap funds by emphasizing companies that screen as cheaper on relative valuation metrics.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Small cap value factor rotation drives DFSV inflows
  • Fed rate cuts support small cap valuations
  • Fee pressure mounts from VBR and IJS competitors
What is the price of DFSV shares?

As of July 28, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 39.60 with a total of 715,275 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +1.12%, over one month by +2.06%, over three months by +6.26% and over the past year by +30.63%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 38.80 (which is 2% or 1.7 ATR below the current price).

Is DFSV a buy, sell or hold?

Dimensional US Small Cap has no consensus analysts rating.