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Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF
DFAI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.96% | +2.55% | +9.76% | +20.47% | +60.00% | +61.66% |
| Flows | +$550M | +$1.22B | +$3.20B | +$4.23B | +$9.22B | +$12.49B |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Dimensional |
| N° of holdings | 3649 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 17, 2020 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of June 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,649
Top 15 Holdings
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +11.55% | +12.65% | +13.19% | +14.90% |
Max drawdown | -2.82% | -10.27% | -13.45% | -27.08% |
Max drawdown duration | 12d | 124d | 41d | 778d |
Time to recover | 3d | 103d | 22d | 441d |
What type of ETF is DFAI?
DFAI is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Dimensional.
What does DFAI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Developed markets Equities. It is part of the segment: DM Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of DFAI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFAI is 0.18%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFAI launched?
DFAI was launched on November 17, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFAI?
DFAI is issued by Dimensional.
What is the AUM of DFAI?
As of July 23, 2026, DFAI manages $17.10 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFAI performed recently?
As of July 23, 2026, DFAI delivered a return of 0.96% over the past month (1M performance), 2.55% over the past three months (3M), and 9.76% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFAI?
As of July 23, 2026, DFAI has seen net flows of +$550M in the past month (1M flow) and +$3.20B year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFAI pay dividends?
As of July 23, 2026, DFAI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.35%.
How many holdings are in DFAI
As of June 30, 2026, DFAI holds 3649 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFAI?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAI holds 3649 securities, with 12.86% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFAI?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAI holds a portfolio of 3649 underlyings, with its largest positions including ASML Holding NV, HSBC Holdings Plc and Roche Holding AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DFAI invest in?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAI has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Canada and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does DFAI focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAI is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Technology.
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