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Davis Select Financial ETF
DFNL performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 18, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.51% | +4.24% | +3.96% | +9.27% | +79.78% | +76.67% |
| Flows | - | +$561K | +$54M | +$129M | +$160M | +$123M |
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 | Davis ETFs |
| N° of holdings | 31 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | January 11, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 31
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.64% | +14.53% | +16.55% | +18.78% |
Max drawdown | -5.57% | -12.61% | -16.11% | -26.10% |
Max drawdown duration | 33d | 138d | 164d | 788d |
Time to recover | N/A | 92d | 37d | 529d |
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 0.61%, 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 September 18, 2026, DFNL manages $469.06 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFNL performed recently?
As of September 18, 2026, DFNL delivered a return of -4.51% over the past month (1M performance), 4.24% over the past three months (3M), and 3.96% year-to-date (YTD).
How many holdings are in DFNL
As of July 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 July 31, 2026, DFNL holds 31 securities, with 72.37% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFNL?
As of July 31, 2026, DFNL holds a portfolio of 31 underlyings, with its largest positions including Capital One Financial Corp., U.S. Bancorp and Markel Group, Inc.. 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 July 31, 2026, DFNL has its largest geographic exposures in USA, Switzerland and Bermuda.
What sectors or themes does DFNL focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, DFNL is primarily exposed to Finance.
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