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DFAC vs VTI

Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF vs Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

Over their shared history (2021-07 to 2026-10, about 5 years), DFAC returned 11.39% a year versus 11.80% for VTI, with worst peak-to-trough falls of -22.48% and -24.81% respectively (dividends reinvested). Past performance doesn't predict future results.

DFAC VTIBoth re-based to 100 at 2021-07, the start of their shared window
Metric · shared window 2021-07 to 2026-10DFACVTI
CAGR (annualized return)11.39%11.80%
Volatility (annualized)15.55%15.63%
Worst drawdown-22.48%-24.81%
Sharpe ratio0.540.56
Each fund on its own, up to 15 years: windows differ, not directly comparable
CAGR (own history, up to 15 years)11.39%15.17%
Worst drawdown (own history, up to 15 years)-22.48%-24.81%
Data window2021-07 to 2026-102011-10 to 2026-10

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Ticker pages: DFAC · VTI

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