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Dimensional US Real Estate ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 9, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.73% | +8.95% | +8.25% | +7.21% | +26.66% | |
| Flows | +$10M | +$111M | +$68M | +$254M | +$874M | - |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.06% | +16.20% | +17.54% | |
Max drawdown | -3.63% | -12.27% | -17.73% | |
Max drawdown duration | 17d | 79d | 514d | N/A |
Time to recover | 9d | 74d | 311d | N/A |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 121
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | Dimensional |
| N° of holdings | 121 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 23, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about DFAR
What type of ETF is DFAR?
DFAR is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Dimensional.
What does DFAR invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to US Real Estate Equities. It is part of the segment: US Real Estate.
What is the expense ratio of DFAR?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFAR is 0.2%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFAR launched?
DFAR was launched on February 23, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFAR?
DFAR is issued by Dimensional.
What is the AUM of DFAR?
As of March 9, 2026, DFAR manages $1.62 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFAR performed recently?
As of March 9, 2026, DFAR delivered a return of 2.73% over the past month (1M performance), 8.95% over the past three months (3M), and 8.25% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFAR?
As of March 9, 2026, DFAR has seen net flows of +$10M in the past month (1M flow) and +$68M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFAR pay dividends?
As of March 9, 2026, DFAR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.74%.
How many holdings are in DFAR
As of January 31, 2026, DFAR holds 121 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFAR?
As of January 31, 2026, DFAR holds 121 securities, with 58.83% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFAR?
As of January 31, 2026, DFAR holds a portfolio of 121 underlyings, with its largest positions including WELLTOWER INC, PROLOGIS REIT and AMERICAN TOWER CL A REIT. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DFAR invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, DFAR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DFAR focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, DFAR is primarily exposed to Real Estate.
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