Compare · 3 funds side by side · dividends reinvested

JSML, IWF and DFAC

JSMLJanus Henderson×IWFiShares×DFACDimensional×
$5k$7.5k$10k$12.5k$15k$17.5kLow $8,102 · 2022DFAC$16,525IWF$15,441JSML$13,078Oct 2021Nov 2026Story of the three · Growth5Y$10,000 five years agoDividends reinvested · all three on one scale$16,525DFAC · best of the three
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JSML, IWF and DFAC, Ranked

Today
FundFeeYieldYTD1 year3 yrs · yr5 yrs · yrWorst dropVolatilityAssetsAvg rank
Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETFUS Stock Styles · Large cap0.21%0.90%+11.4%+13.8%+21.0%+10.6%−8.5%12.9%$85.7B1.5
Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETFUS Stock Styles · Small cap0.30%0.32%+15.1%+15.9%+21.7%+5.5%−14.8%22.5%$377M2.3
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETFUS Stock Styles · Growth0.18%0.39%−5.3%−6.5%+19.4%+9.1%−14.6%19.4%$113B2.3
Rank among the three1st → 3rdFee, drop and volatility: lower ranks higherAvg rank: mean of the 8 ranks · 1 is best
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · returns include dividends · since: JSML 2016 · IWF 2000 · DFAC 2005
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Head to Head

5Y
Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF · $85.7B$16,525
DFAC
JSML
Janus Henderson Small Cap Growth Alpha ETF · $377M$13,078

$10,000 five years ago, dividends reinvested · they hold 1.3% in common

DFACMeasureJSML
+11.4%Year to dateJan 1 → Nov 6+15.1%
+13.8%1 yearTotal return+15.9%
+21.0%3 years · per year$10,000 became $17,722 · $18,027+21.7%
+10.6%5 years · per year$10,000 became $16,525 · $13,078+5.5%
0.21%Expense ratio$21 · $30 a year on $10k · lower is better0.30%
0.90%Trailing 12-mo yield$90 · $32 a year on $10k0.32%
−8.5%Worst dropSmaller is better−14.8%
12.9%VolatilityLower is calmer22.5%
DFACJSML Winner of the row, in its colourEach row: the bigger of the two fills its side
5–3DFAC wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · returns include dividends · 3Y and 5Y figures are per-year returns
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DFAC vs JSML: Top 5 Holdings

Today
20.4%in top 5
JSML
in top 510.3%
DFACStockJSML
5.9%AAPLnot top 5
5.0%MSFTnot top 5
4.8%NVDAnot top 5
2.7%AMZNnot top 5
not top 5RHP2.2%
not top 5CON2.2%
not top 5OPCH2.1%
not top 5CVLT2.0%
1.9%METAnot top 5
not top 5ZWS1.9%
Held in common1.3%
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · share of each fund
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DFAC vs JSML Returns, Every Period

5Y
DimensionalDFAC
+10.6%
5 years, per year
JSMLJanus Henderson
+5.5%
5 years, per year
0%+10%+20%+30%+11.4%+15.1%YTD+13.8%+15.9%1 year+21.0%+21.7%3 yrs · yr+10.6%+5.5%5 yrs · yr
DFACJSMLFaded: behind in that period
1–3JSML wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · dividends in · faded = behind in that period
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DFAC vs IWF

YTD
DimensionalDFAC
+11.4%
IWFiShares
−5.3%
Jan 1Nov 6+11.4%−5.3%
+11.4%Year to date−5.3%
−8.5%Worst drop · 1Y−14.6%
12.9%Volatility · 1Y19.4%
0.9%Yield0.4%
$85.7BAssets$113B
4–0DFAC wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · smaller drop and lower volatility win
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Cost, Income and Risk

Fees: JSML, IWF, DFAC

Today
0.18%lowest, IWF
FundExpense ratioFee$10k
IWF0.18%$18
DFAC0.21%$21
JSML0.30%$30
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · fee on $10,000 a year
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Yields: JSML, IWF, DFAC

1Y
0.90%highest, DFAC
FundTrailing yieldYield$10k
DFAC0.90%$90
IWF0.39%$39
JSML0.32%$32
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · trailing 12-month yield
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Income After Fees on $10,000

1Y
$69most kept, DFAC
DFAC$90 − $21 = $69
IWF$39 − $18 = $21
JSML$32 − $30 = $2
KeptFee
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · yield in dollars minus the fee
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Overlap: JSML, IWF, DFAC

Today
40.2%most shared, IWF and DFAC
JSMLIWFDFAC
JSML—0.0%1.3%
IWF0.0%—40.2%
DFAC1.3%40.2%—
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · share held in common · outlined: the pair in versus
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Return vs Bumpiness: 3 ETFs

1Y
+15.9%JSML, at 22.5% volatility
−10%0%+10%+20%5%10%15%20%25%Volatility · 1 year → bumpierJSML +15.9%DFAC +13.8%IWF −6.5%
DFACWorst drop−8.5%12.9% vol
IWFWorst drop−14.6%19.4% vol
JSMLWorst drop−14.8%22.5% vol
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026 · up and left is better
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Paid More vs Made More

YTD
Jan 1Nov 6+11.4%+15.1%
+11.4%Year to date+15.1%
0.9%Yield0.3%
+13.8%Past year+15.9%
0.21%Fee0.30%
2–2level
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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VUG vs SCHG

YTD
VanguardVUG
+1.4%
SCHGSchwab
+1.9%
Jan 1Nov 6+1.4%+1.9%
+1.4%Year to date+1.9%
0.03% · $3Fee · on $10k a year0.04% · $4
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End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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SCHD vs VIG

YTD
SchwabSCHD
+31.4%
VIGVanguard
+12.1%
Jan 1Nov 6+31.4%+12.1%
+31.4%Year to date+12.1%
3.0%Yield1.5%
$120BAssets$109B
2–0SCHD wins
End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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YTD
J.P. MorganJEPQ
+3.2%
JEPIJ.P. Morgan
+5.3%
Jan 1Nov 6+3.2%+5.3%
+3.2%Year to date+5.3%
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End-of-day Nov 6, 2026
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