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DFAC
Active ETF
NYSE

Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF

The Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) is actively managed with a focus on long-term drivers of expected returns while applying tax management strategies to enhance after-tax value. The Fund invests broadly across U.S. companies of all sizes, but places greater emphasis on smaller capitalization, lower relative price (value), and higher profitability stocks compared to their weight in the overall market. Larger, higher-priced, or lower-profitability companies are underweighted. Relative price is assessed mainly through ratios such as price-to-book, while profitability reflects earnings relative to assets or book value. The Advisor also adjusts exposures using short-term factors such as momentum,...

Active ETF
Last update 3/13/2026 at 2:35 PM
Live
Closed
This fund is part of
US All Cap
-1.47%
Last Price
$39.43
% Change
+0.43%
1W flows
+$148M
1m flows
+$435M
AuM
$41.31B
E/R
0.17%
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Trading data

Last sale
3/13/2026 at 2:35 PM
$39.43
Previous close
$39.26
Consolidated volume
03/12/2026
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Average volume
30 days
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Average discount or premium
30 days
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Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
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DFAC performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.0%Feb 11Feb 19Feb 26Mar 5

Flows

0 M100 M200 M300 M400 M

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of March 11, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.-3.37%-0.37%+0.86%+22.96%+70.11%+67.42%
Flows+$435M+$1.07B+$869M+$3.33B+$10.56B+$15.90B
Data as of March 11, 2026

Volatility and drawdown

3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility+11.83%+18.39%+15.30%+17.34%
Max drawdown
-3.91%-14.07%-20.02%-23.21%
Max drawdown duration
30d46d216d707d
Time to recover
N/A32d92d439d

Exposure

Data as of January 31, 2026

Countries

USA
93.01%
Other
6.99%

Sectors

Information Technology
27.03%
Financials
13.25%
Industrials
12.18%
Consumer Discretionary
10.03%
Communication Services
9.34%
Health Care
9.01%
Other
19.15%

Diversification

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,294

30.22%

Top 15 Holdings

NVIDIA
5.68%
APPLE
4.69%
MICROSOFT-T
4.1%
ALPHABET INC-CL
2.63%
AMAZON.COM INC
2.52%
META PLATFORMS
2.25%
ALPHABET INC-CL
1.84%
JPMORGAN CHASE
1.02%
LILLY
1%
JOHNSON&JOHNSON
0.87%
EXXON
0.86%
BROADCOM LIMITED
0.77%
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
0.75%
VISA INCORPORATION
0.66%
MICRON TECHNOLOGY
0.56%

Characteristics

This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index.

This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.

Management strategyActive
ProviderDimensional
N° of holdings2294
Dividend policyDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 4, 2007
ESGNo

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Frequently asked questions about DFAC

What type of ETF is DFAC?

DFAC is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Dimensional.

What does DFAC invest in?

This ETF provides exposure to Other US Equities. It is part of the segment: US All Cap.

What is the expense ratio of DFAC?

The total expense ratio (TER) of DFAC is 0.17%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.

When was DFAC launched?

DFAC was launched on October 4, 2007, marking its entry into the ETF market.

Who is the issuer of DFAC?

DFAC is issued by Dimensional.

What is the AUM of DFAC?

As of March 11, 2026, DFAC manages $41.31 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.

How has DFAC performed recently?

As of March 11, 2026, DFAC delivered a return of -3.37% over the past month (1M performance), -0.37% over the past three months (3M), and 0.86% year-to-date (YTD).

What are the recent fund flows for DFAC?

As of March 11, 2026, DFAC has seen net flows of +$435M in the past month (1M flow) and +$869M year-to-date (YTD).

Does DFAC pay dividends?

As of March 11, 2026, DFAC has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.97%.

How many holdings are in DFAC

As of January 31, 2026, DFAC holds 2294 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.

How diversified is DFAC?

As of January 31, 2026, DFAC holds 2294 securities, with 30.22% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.

What are the top holdings of DFAC?

As of January 31, 2026, DFAC holds a portfolio of 2294 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.

What countries or regions does DFAC invest in?

As of January 31, 2026, DFAC has its largest geographic exposures in USA.

What sectors or themes does DFAC focus on?

As of January 31, 2026, DFAC is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Industrials.

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