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DFAU ETF Outperforms S&P 500 with 91% Return

1/5/2026

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  • The Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) has returned 91% since November 2020, versus the S&P 500's 85%.
  • DFAU tilts toward smaller companies and higher profitability firms while tracking the broad US market.
  • DFAU charges a 0.12% annual fee and 4% portfolio turnover, making it tax-efficient.
  • DFAU's 31% allocation to technology introduces sector-specific risk.
  • Investors seeking lower costs may prefer Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI) at 0.03%.