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Davis Select Financial ETF
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DFNL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 12, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -7.37% | -8.47% | -7.80% | +16.92% | +73.73% | +60.30% |
| Flows | - | +$92M | +$72M | +$152M | +$171M | +$154M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.82% | +18.50% | +17.28% | +19.07% |
Max drawdown | -10.57% | -13.38% | -16.11% | -26.10% |
Max drawdown duration | 32d | 45d | 164d | 788d |
Time to recover | N/A | 32d | 37d | 529d |
Exposure
Data as of January 31, 2026Countries
Sectors
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 31
Top 15 Holdings
Characteristics
This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Provider | Davis ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 31 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 11, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is DFNL?
DFNL is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Davis ETFs.
What does DFNL invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Financials Equities. It is part of the segment: Uncategorized Equities.
What is the expense ratio of DFNL?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFNL is 0.63%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFNL launched?
DFNL was launched on January 11, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFNL?
DFNL is issued by Davis ETFs.
What is the AUM of DFNL?
As of March 12, 2026, DFNL manages $432.64 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFNL performed recently?
As of March 12, 2026, DFNL delivered a return of -7.37% over the past month (1M performance), -8.47% over the past three months (3M), and -7.8% year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in DFNL
As of January 31, 2026, DFNL holds 31 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFNL?
As of January 31, 2026, DFNL holds 31 securities, with 69.95% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFNL?
As of January 31, 2026, DFNL holds a portfolio of 31 underlyings, with its largest positions including CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL, US and BERKSHIRE HATHWAY. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DFNL invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, DFNL has its largest geographic exposures in USA and Switzerland.
What sectors or themes does DFNL focus on?
As of January 31, 2026, DFNL is primarily exposed to Financials.
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