Dimensional ETF List
Here you can find all ETFs issued by Dimensional and compare their essential indicators like expense ratio or rate of return to see which one suits your portfolio best.
Dimensional Fund Advisors is a U.S.-based asset manager known for its systematic, factor-based investment approach rooted in academic research. Dimensional ETFs apply tilts toward dimensions of expected returns — including value, profitability, and size — across U.S. and international equities and fixed income. The Dimensional ETF list spans both equity and bond strategies with a consistent rules-based methodology. This page lets you compare Dimensional ETFs on expense ratio, historical returns, dividend yield, max drawdown, Sharpe ratio, Sortino ratio, and Risk/Return Score — useful for evaluating factor-oriented funds for portfolio construction, diversification, or long-term investing.
- Number of ETFs
- 39
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.24%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 18.83%
- Avg. 5 Year Return
- 10.71%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 64 / 100
Dimensional ETF List
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | Nov 17, 2020 | 0.18% | 9.20% | — | 2.36% | 61 | ||||||||
| Dimensional World ex US Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities, Actively Managed | Mar 6, 2008 | 0.28% | 11.09% | — | 2.39% | 62 | ||||||||
| DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | Mar 23, 2022 | 0.22% | 9.29% | — | 2.43% | 64 | ||||||||
| Dimensional International Value ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | Apr 16, 1999 | 0.27% | 12.67% | — | 2.67% | 88 | ||||||||
| Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | Nov 1, 2022 | 0.24% | 6.47% | — | 2.22% | 43 | ||||||||
| Dimensional International High Profitability ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | Mar 23, 2022 | 0.29% | 7.63% | — | 1.97% | 47 |
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Best Dimensional ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Dimensional ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DUSB (99) and DFLV (93).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF | 99 | 2.20B | Sep 2023 | |
| Dimensional US Large Cap Value ETF | 93 | 6.59B | Dec 2022 | |
| Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF | 92 | 15.62B | Dec 1998 | |
| Dimensional International Value ETF | 88 | 20.60B | Apr 1999 | |
| Dimensional National Municipal Bond ETF | 85 | 2.24B | Nov 2021 |
Best-Performing Dimensional ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Dimensional ETFs is DFUS (12.55%).
Across the lineup, Dimensional ETFs show an average 1-year return of 18.83% and an average 5-year return of 10.71%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | 12.55% | 20.75B | Sep 2001 | |
| Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF | 12.37% | 12.33B | Nov 2020 | |
| Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | 11.77% | 47.53B | Oct 2007 | |
| Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF | 11.53% | 14.47B | Jun 2021 | |
| Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 10.02% | 17.06B | Nov 2020 |
Lowest-Cost Dimensional ETFs
The top Dimensional ETFs is DFUS (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.24%, Dimensional ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional U.S. Equity Market ETF | 0.09% | 20.75B | Sep 2001 | |
| Dimensional Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 0.11% | 1.13B | Nov 2021 | |
| Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF | 0.12% | 12.33B | Nov 2020 | |
| Dimensional US Core Equity 1 ETF | 0.14% | 3.30B | Sep 2023 | |
| Dimensional Ultrashort Fixed Income ETF | 0.15% | 2.20B | Sep 2023 |
Highest-Yield Dimensional ETFs
The top Dimensional ETFs is DFIP (4.65%).
Across the lineup, Dimensional ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.26%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dimensional Inflation-Protected Securities ETF | 4.65% | 1.13B | Nov 2021 | |
| Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF | 4.44% | 3.34B | Nov 2023 | |
| Dimensional Core Fixed Income ETF | 4.37% | 10.85B | Nov 2021 | |
| Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF | 4.36% | 725.40M | Nov 2022 | |
| Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF | 4.19% | 7.09B | Nov 2021 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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