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Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF
DFAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.99% | +3.43% | +5.66% | +32.92% | +76.78% | +76.43% |
| Flows | +$134M | +$354M | +$418M | +$1.64B | +$4.48B | +$7.05B |
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 | 2101 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,101
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.45% | +12.76% | +15.29% | +17.54% |
Max drawdown | -8.70% | -8.70% | -19.41% | -23.66% |
Max drawdown duration | 63d | 63d | 127d | 707d |
Time to recover | 15d | 15d | 80d | 439d |
What type of ETF is DFAU?
DFAU is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Dimensional.
What does DFAU 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 DFAU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFAU is 0.12%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFAU launched?
DFAU was launched on November 17, 2020, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFAU?
DFAU is issued by Dimensional.
What is the AUM of DFAU?
As of April 24, 2026, DFAU manages $11.30 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFAU performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, DFAU delivered a return of 8.99% over the past month (1M performance), 3.43% over the past three months (3M), and 5.66% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFAU?
As of April 24, 2026, DFAU has seen net flows of +$134M in the past month (1M flow) and +$418M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFAU pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, DFAU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.95%.
How many holdings are in DFAU
As of March 31, 2026, DFAU holds 2101 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFAU?
As of March 31, 2026, DFAU holds 2101 securities, with 36.83% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFAU?
As of March 31, 2026, DFAU holds a portfolio of 2101 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 DFAU invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, DFAU has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DFAU focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, DFAU is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
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