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Dimensional US Real Estate ETF
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Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of June 5, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +1.74% | +4.71% | +14.31% | +14.50% | +36.16% | |
| Flows | +$19M | +$21M | +$88M | +$226M | +$803M | - |
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 | 119 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | February 23, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of April 30, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 119
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Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.11% | +13.32% | +16.60% | |
Max drawdown | -7.07% | -8.39% | -17.73% | |
Max drawdown duration | 39d | 44d | 514d | N/A |
Time to recover | 18d | 20d | 311d | N/A |
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 June 5, 2026, DFAR manages $1.73 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFAR performed recently?
As of June 5, 2026, DFAR delivered a return of 1.74% over the past month (1M performance), 4.71% over the past three months (3M), and 14.31% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFAR?
As of June 5, 2026, DFAR has seen net flows of +$19M in the past month (1M flow) and +$88M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFAR pay dividends?
As of June 5, 2026, DFAR has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.7%.
How many holdings are in DFAR
As of April 30, 2026, DFAR holds 119 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 April 30, 2026, DFAR holds 119 securities, with 58.81% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFAR?
As of April 30, 2026, DFAR holds a portfolio of 119 underlyings, with its largest positions including WELLTOWER INC, PROLOGIS REIT and EQUINIX INC COMMON STOCK 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 April 30, 2026, DFAR has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DFAR focus on?
As of April 30, 2026, DFAR is primarily exposed to Real Estate.
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