3 Top-Ranked Dimensional Mutual Funds for Impressive Returns
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: May 23 2024
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Source: NASDAQ.COM
Dimensional Fund Advisor Overview:
- Founded in 1981, applies academic research to investing for higher returns.
- Manages assets across various classes with over $719 billion under management.
- Offers investment solutions to institutional and individual investors globally.
Top Dimensional Mutual Funds:
- Includes DFA US Small Cap Value, DFA U.S. Core Equity 2 Portfolio, and DFA US Sustainability Core.
- All three funds have a Zacks Mutual Fund Rank #1 (Strong Buy) and are expected to outperform peers.
Fund Details:
- DFSVX invests in small-cap domestic companies, DFQTX focuses on diverse portfolios of small-cap domestic companies, and DFSIX invests in a broad group of domestic companies.
- Each fund has shown positive three-year annualized returns ranging from 6.7% to 7%.
Investment Strategies:
- Advisors may adjust equity market exposure based on cash flows for DFSVX.
- DFQTX considers the U.S. universe as a market-capitalization weighted set of operating companies listed on U.S. exchanges.
- DFSIX adjusts its portfolio based on sustainability impact considerations.
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About the author

Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.








