- ISIN
- US25434V3024
- CUSIP
- 25434V302
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Dec 2, 2020
- Region
- Emerging Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Emerging Markets Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Assets Under Management
- $10B
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Performance
DFAE Performance Chart
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) is up 29.0% since the beginning of the year. DFAE is currently trading at $42 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DFAE shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,605.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) has returned 29.00% so far this year and 53.34% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF
- 1D
- 0.53%
- 1M
- 7.40%
- YTD
- 29.00%
- 6M
- 30.44%
- 1Y
- 53.34%
- 3Y*
- 24.55%
- 5Y*
- 9.93%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DFAE Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 2, 2020, DFAE's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.04%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.6 years.
Historically, 63% of months were positive and 37% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +15.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -11.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, DFAE closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 16, 2022 with a return of +7.0%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -6.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.58% | 6.19% | -8.86% | 12.58% | 6.22% | 3.61% | 29.00% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.95% | 0.23% | 1.08% | 0.39% | 4.77% | 7.17% | 0.97% | 2.70% | 5.79% | 3.55% | -1.53% | 1.96% | 31.48% |
| 2024 | -3.77% | 3.92% | 2.66% | 0.36% | 2.02% | 2.92% | 0.81% | 0.77% | 5.26% | -3.54% | -1.97% | -1.57% | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 8.61% | -6.46% | 3.37% | -0.39% | -1.70% | 4.86% | 5.84% | -5.60% | -2.52% | -3.68% | 7.22% | 3.84% | 12.63% |
| 2022 | 0.00% | -2.30% | -1.62% | -5.64% | 0.40% | -6.31% | -0.39% | -0.95% | -10.97% | -1.64% | 15.03% | -2.72% | -17.52% |
| 2021 | 2.14% | 2.35% | -0.03% | 2.67% | 2.29% | 0.79% | -5.62% | 2.11% | -3.81% | 1.06% | -3.30% | 3.31% | 3.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.18%, beta of 0.75, and R2 of 0.47 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 02, 2020.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (68.48%) than losses (66.86%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- R2 of 0.47 means the benchmark explains less than half of this ETF's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 2.18%
- Beta
- 0.75
- R²
- 0.47
- Upside Capture
- 68.48%
- Downside Capture
- 66.86%
Expense Ratio
DFAE has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFAE ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DFAE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.49 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.48 | 1.37 | +0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.19 | 2.78 | +1.40 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 15.52 | 12.44 | +3.08 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF provided a 1.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.71 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.71 | $0.72 | $0.60 | $0.59 | $0.63 | $0.45 | $0.00 |
Dividend yield | 1.70% | 2.20% | 2.35% | 2.43% | 2.85% | 1.63% | 0.01% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.72 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.60 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.63 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.45 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF was 32.21%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 483 trading sessions.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -32.21%Oct 2022 | 1y 4mo | 1y 11mo | 3y 3moJun 2021 - Sep 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -18.12%Apr 2025 | 6mo 2d | 1mo 28d | 8moOct 2024 - Jun 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.80%Mar 2026 | 1mo 2d | 18d | 1mo 20dFeb 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2021 pullback2021 | -8.78%Mar 2021 | 1mo 4d | 2mo 9d | 3mo 13dFeb 2021 - Jun 2021 |
2026 pullback2026 | -8.32%Jun 2026 | 2d | 13d | 15dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFAE | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.21% | -56.78% | +24.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.80% | -9.10% | -3.70% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -18.12% | -18.90% | +0.78% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.73% | -25.43% | -6.30% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | 0.00% | -1.80% | +1.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.26% | -10.71% | +0.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.45% | 2.03% | +1.42% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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