Dimensional US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV) is a ETF from Dimensional and Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS) is a ETF from Vanguard (US). Over the past year DFSV returned +37.64% while VXUS returned +27.82%. Year to date, DFSV is up 22.12% versus a gain of 14.57% for VXUS.

Over three years, DFSV compounded at +15.42% per year against +19.27% for VXUS. Across the full 4-year window we track, DFSV has the edge at +12.99% annualized vs +4.86%. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

DFSV has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 21.4% compared with 15.1% for VXUS. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.

The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -28.0% for DFSV and -39.9% for VXUS. Drawdown depth is worth weighing if you expect to sell during market stress rather than ride it out.

The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.69. They move independently enough that combining them can meaningfully diversify a portfolio.

DFSV charges 0.30% per year while VXUS charges 0.05%. On a $10,000 position that is $30 vs $5 annually, a gap of $25 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, DFSV currently yields 1.38% against 2.60% for VXUS.