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Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF
DFAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.86% | +4.12% | +10.01% | +18.89% | +66.71% | +76.14% |
| Flows | +$185M | +$552M | +$971M | +$1.77B | +$4.72B | +$7.30B |
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 | 2196 |
| 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 2,196
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.42% | +12.78% | +15.25% | +17.52% |
Max drawdown | -4.22% | -8.70% | -19.41% | -23.66% |
Max drawdown duration | 52d | 63d | 127d | 707d |
Time to recover | N/A | 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 July 24, 2026, DFAU manages $12.29 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFAU performed recently?
As of July 24, 2026, DFAU delivered a return of 0.86% over the past month (1M performance), 4.12% over the past three months (3M), and 10.01% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFAU?
As of July 24, 2026, DFAU has seen net flows of +$185M in the past month (1M flow) and +$971M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFAU pay dividends?
As of July 24, 2026, DFAU has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.92%.
How many holdings are in DFAU
As of June 30, 2026, DFAU holds 2196 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 June 30, 2026, DFAU holds 2196 securities, with 37.53% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFAU?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAU holds a portfolio of 2196 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc. and Microsoft Corp.. 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 June 30, 2026, DFAU has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DFAU focus on?
As of June 30, 2026, DFAU is primarily exposed to Technology, Finance and Industrials.
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