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DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs (DXUV)
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(as of Oct 16)
Best Performing in Mid-Cap Value Over the Last Year
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DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs Overview
DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs (DXUV) is an actively managed U.S. Equity Mid-Cap Value exchange-traded fund (ETF). Dimensional Fund Advisors launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The fund purchases a broad and diverse group of equity securities of U.S. operating companies. It invests in companies of all sizes, with increased exposure to smaller capitalization, lower relative price and higher profitability companies as compared to their representation in the U.S. Universe. The Advisor generally defines the U.S. Universe as a market capitalization weighted set of U.S. operating companies listed on a securities exchange in the United States that is deemed appropriate by the Advisor.
About DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs (DXUV)
There are 3 members of the management team with an average tenure of 7.26 years: Jed Fogdall (2012), Allen Pu (2024) and John Hertzer (2022). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: Russell 3000 TR USD index with a weighting of 100%. DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs has 2082 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 23.3% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the U.S. Equity ETF group. DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs has 1.1% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 97.8% There is 1.1% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs has 1.1% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $588 million in total assets, which is below the $2 billion average for the Mid-Cap Value category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
DXUV Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Mid-Cap Value category. DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs has an expense ratio of 0.24%, which is 50% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs has a portfolio turnover rate of 11%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.1 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 73% for the Mid-Cap Value category.
Recently, in the month of September 2026, DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs returned -2.7%, which earned it a grade of A, as the Mid-Cap Value category had an average return of -6.0%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 2.19% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly and its capital gains annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
DFA U.S. Vector Equity PtflETFClsShrs Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 13.1%, 2.1 percentage points better than the category, which translates into a grade of B. The fund has returned 16.2% over the past year (grade of B), 18.2% over the past three years (grade of A) and 10.9% per year over the past five years (grade of B) and 11.7% per year over the past 10 years (grade of A).
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DXUV Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 9/30/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| DXUV Return (NAV) | -2.7% | 0.2% | 16.2% | 18.2% | 10.9% | 11.7% |
| DXUV Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Mid-Cap Value Avg | -6.0% | -0.5% | 13.0% | 14.9% | 9.5% | 10.3% |
| DXUV Grade (NAV) | A | B | B | A | B | A |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 3.3% | 0.7% | 3.2% | 3.3% | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| DXUV Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
DXUV Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 9/30/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| DXUV Return (NAV) | 13.1% | 14.0% | 14.4% | 17.5% | -9.9% | 29.6% | 7.5% | 26.1% | -13.2% | 14.6% | 21.0% |
| DXUV Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Mid-Cap Value Avg | 11.0% | 10.4% | 12.1% | 13.1% | -5.6% | 31.7% | 0.8% | 25.3% | -10.4% | 15.2% | 20.3% |
| DXUV Grade (NAV) | B | B | B | B | F | D | A | B | D | C | C |
| +/- Category | 2.1% | 3.7% | 2.2% | 4.4% | -4.3% | -2.2% | 6.7% | 0.8% | -2.9% | -0.6% | 0.7% |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.97 |
| R-Squared: | 73% |
| Standard Deviation: | 14.1% |
| Category Risk Index: | 0.97 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.17 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 6,044 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 588 Mil |
| Turnover: | 11.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.24% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | Russell 3000 TR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 3 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 14.6 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 7.3 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Fogdall Jed (2012), Hertzer John (2022), Pu Allen (2024) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 8/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 2082 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 23.3% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 1.1% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 97.8% |
| Foreign Stock: | 1.1% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | 1.1% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
| Phone Number: | 888-576-1167 |
| Website: | www.dimensional.com |
| Inception Date: | September 25, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.24% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.48% |
