DFUS
Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF
TREND FOLLOWING PERFORMANCE HISTORY
2026-07-26
Executive Summary
The quantitative backtest for DFUS (Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF) using the Moving Average (50/200)* strategy in a Investing context demonstrated its primary role in risk mitigation, experiencing a maximum drawdown of -20.8% (compared to the benchmark's drawdown of -19.4%). Over the evaluated period, this protective approach generated a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 12.2%, compared to a Buy-and-Hold benchmark return of 20.8%. The strategy executed 1 total trades.
* Moving Average (50/200): Classic Moving Average Crossover (e.g., 50-day crossing 200-day). The foundational basis of research-grade trend following.
* Moving Average (50/200): Classic Moving Average Crossover (e.g., 50-day crossing 200-day). The foundational basis of research-grade trend following.
📊 Mathematical Model
Excess Return MMA
Advanced Ensemble: Uses multiple signal layers for maximum trend stability and noise reduction.
Excess Return MMA CA
Advanced Dynamic Sleeve: MMA ensemble signals on the primary asset combined with a momentum-based cash alternative ETF rotation.
Excess Return SMA
Standard Signal: Classical quantitative trend following optimized for reliable directionality.
Moving Average (50/200) Active
Moving Average: The baseline 50/200-day crossover model used by technical analysts worldwide.
🎯 Investment Objective
🛡️ Long-Term Investing Active
Ideal for wealth preservation and multi-year horizons. Optimized for low turnover and tax efficiency.
⚔️ Tactical Trading
Ideal for active capital rotation and momentum-first accounts. Optimized for high sensitivity to price shifts.
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DFUS Quality Metrics & KPI Summary
| Metric | 1Y | 5Y | Full History | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | Strategy | B&H | |
| CAGR | 18.44% | 18.44% | 7.50% | 12.16% | 12.22% | 20.80% |
| Sharpe Ratio | 1.30 | 1.30 | 0.68 | 0.67 | 0.86 | 1.26 |
| Max Drawdown | -8.96% | -8.96% | -20.84% | -24.62% | -20.84% | -19.44% |
| % Time Invested | 100.0% | 100.0% | 57.9% | 100.0% | 92.5% | 100.0% |
| Trades / Year | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.3 | 0.0 |
Cumulative Growth Performance
Return Distribution Analysis
Trade History
This log shows every signal-driven transition. Completed trades reflect standard market cycles. An Open or Mark-to-Market exit denotes an active position (either in the primary asset or a cash/yield sleeve) valued at the current price for reporting purposes. Interest entries record yield accrued from cash or cash alternatives (like BIL) during out-of-market defensive periods.
| Entry Date | Exit Date | Type | Allocation | Entry Price | Exit Price | Net Return % | Exit Reason | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| 2025-04-07 | 2025-07-01 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.01 | 0.99% | Interest Income | |
| 2023-06-08 | 2025-04-07 | Completed | 100% | $44.65 | $52.09 | 16.63% | Stop | |
| 2023-06-06 | 2023-06-08 | Interest (CASH) | 100% | $1.00 | $1.00 | 0.02% | Interest Income | |