Dimensional ETF (DUSB) Performance
DUSB total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +2.9% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +3.7% total return
- 3 years
- +4.8% a year
- Since first price
- +4.8% a year since 2023
DUSB trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | DUSB total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.5% | +0.2% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | +0.8% | −0.2% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | +1.7% | −0.2% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | +2.9% | −0.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | +3.7% | −0.3% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| 3 years | +15.2%+4.8%/yr | +0.7% | +16.6%+5.2%/yr | +9.7%+3.1%/yr | +87.4%+23.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 27, 2023 | +15.6%+4.8%/yr | +1.1% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: DUSB vs AGG
From Sep 27, 2023: DUSB grew to $11,560, AGG to $11,505.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DUSB returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+5.6%), worst 2025 (+4.5%). 2026 is year to date.
DUSB annual returns table
| Year | DUSB | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +2.9% | −0.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +4.5% | −0.3% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +5.6% | −0.1% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
DUSB risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.7% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 0.5% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.80 |
| Sortino ratio | 1.08 |
| Best month | +0.7% |
| Worst month | −0.1% |
| Best 12 months | +6.0% |
| Worst 12 months | +3.4% |
| Positive months | 97% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.02 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.42 |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
DUSB rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 26 | +3.4% | +4.8% | +6.0% | 100% |
| 3-year (a year) | 2 | +4.7% | +4.8% | +4.8% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DUSB performance overview
Dimensional ETF (DUSB) returned +3.7% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2023 it has returned +4.8% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,560. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: DUSB chart, DUSB dividends, DUSB bond profile. See the DUSB overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DUSB performance FAQ
What is the DUSB return over the past year?
DUSB returned +3.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 0.3%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DUSB be worth?
$10,000 invested in DUSB at its first recorded close on September 27, 2023 would be worth about $11,560 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DUSB?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +4.5%. The best was 2024 at +5.6%.
How volatile is DUSB?
Over the past 3 years DUSB had an annualized volatility of 0.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.80 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).