# DFUS ETF returns, drawdowns and dividends

> DFUS (Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF): 1-year total return +16.37%, price return +15.29%, max drawdown 9.18%, trailing yield 0.86%. Daily data through Oct. 2, 2026.

Source: https://findetfstock.com/etf/dfus/ · Prices through: 2026-10-02 · Data: Yahoo Finance daily closes and ex-dividend amounts

Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF.

DFUS gained 16.37% over the past year with dividends reinvested (+15.29% on price alone), based on closing prices through Oct. 2, 2026. Over the last 5.2 years (since July 16, 2021) it gained 89.26% with dividends reinvested, or +13.02% a year. Its largest fall from a peak over the past year was 9.18%, and it closed 1.38% below its highest close since July 16, 2021 ($85.08 on Aug. 13, 2026). It pays dividends quarterly: $0.72 per share over the last 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.86%. 

## Returns by period

| Period | Since | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | 2026-09-02 | +0.83% | +0.60% |
| 3 months | 2026-07-02 | +3.06% | +2.82% |
| 6 months | 2026-04-02 | +17.84% | +17.27% |
| Year to date | 2025-12-31 | +13.95% | +13.13% |
| 1 year | 2025-10-02 | +16.37% | +15.29% |
| 3 years | 2023-10-02 | +86.29% (+23.04%/yr) | +80.41% (+21.73%/yr) |
| 5 years | 2021-07-16 | +89.26% (+13.02%/yr) | +77.70% (+11.66%/yr) |

Total return reinvests every dividend at the ex-dividend date close. Price return excludes dividends.

## Calendar-year returns

| Year | Total return | Price return |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (year to date) | +13.95% | +13.13% |
| 2025 | +17.46% | +16.35% |
| 2024 | +24.34% | +23.00% |
| 2023 | +26.35% | +24.56% |
| 2022 | -18.34% | -19.52% |

## Drawdowns

| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown, 1 year | 9.18% |
| Max drawdown, 3 years | 19.61% |
| Max drawdown, 5 years | 25.36% |
| Highest close since 2021-07-16 | $85.08 on 2026-08-13 (-1.38% from there) |
| 52-week closing range | $68.89 to $85.08 |

Deepest fall in the stored history: 25.36%, from 2022-01-03 to 2022-09-30, recovered on 2024-01-19 (476 days after the low).

## Dividends

Trailing 12 months: $0.72 per share in 4 payments, yield 0.86%. Last ex-dividend date: 2026-09-22 ($0.20).

| Year | Dividends per share | Payments |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 (so far) | $0.56 | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.65 | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.66 | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.69 | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.62 | 4 |

Historical data for research and education, not investment advice. Methodology: https://findetfstock.com/methodology/