- ISIN
- US25434V8239
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Feb 23, 2022
- Region
- North America (U.S.)
- Category
- REIT
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Real Estate
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $2B
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Performance
DFAR Performance Chart
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (DFAR) is up 14.3% since the beginning of the year. DFAR is currently trading at $26 per share.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (DFAR) has returned 14.26% so far this year and 13.91% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF
- 1D
- 1.28%
- 1M
- -0.04%
- YTD
- 14.26%
- 6M
- 14.64%
- 1Y
- 13.91%
- 3Y*
- 11.44%
- 5Y*
- —
- 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%
DFAR Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 24, 2022, DFAR's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.47%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.3 years.
Historically, 57% of months were positive and 43% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -12.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DFAR closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 10, 2022 with a return of +7.1%, while the worst single day was Jun 13, 2022 at -4.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2.70% | 7.48% | -6.28% | 9.13% | 0.23% | 0.97% | 14.26% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.73% | 4.05% | -2.47% | -1.98% | 1.29% | -0.01% | -1.45% | 3.29% | 0.48% | -2.39% | 2.28% | -2.24% | 1.31% |
| 2024 | -4.84% | 1.76% | 1.70% | -7.69% | 5.23% | 2.38% | 6.97% | 5.92% | 2.98% | -3.55% | 3.68% | -7.90% | 5.25% |
| 2023 | 10.07% | -5.88% | -1.74% | 0.37% | -4.22% | 4.96% | 1.95% | -3.28% | -7.05% | -2.87% | 11.71% | 8.71% | 11.04% |
| 2022 | 3.19% | 7.36% | -4.13% | -4.50% | -6.77% | 8.48% | -5.86% | -12.55% | 3.16% | 6.13% | -4.98% | -12.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF has an annualized alpha of -4.49%, beta of 0.71, and R2 of 0.41 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 24, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 103.23% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.03% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.41 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
- -4.49%
- Beta
- 0.71
- R²
- 0.41
- Upside Capture
- 67.03%
- Downside Capture
- 103.23%
Expense Ratio
DFAR has an expense ratio of 0.19%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFAR ranks 30 for risk / return — below 30% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional US Real Estate ETF (DFAR) 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.
| DFAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.01 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.31 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.66 | 2.78 | -1.13 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.18 | 12.44 | -7.26 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF provided a 2.70% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.70 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.70 | $0.68 | $0.67 | $0.70 | $0.36 |
Dividend yield | 2.70% | 2.97% | 2.89% | 3.06% | 1.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional US Real Estate 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.68 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.67 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.70 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.36 |
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 US Real Estate 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 US Real Estate ETF was 32.27%, occurring on Oct 25, 2023. Recovery took 619 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional US Real Estate ETF drawdown is 2.03%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 bear market2023 | -32.27%Oct 2023 | 1y 6mo | 2y 5mo | 3y 12moApr 2022 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.26%Jun 2026 | 3d | — | 8d 19hJun 2026 - now |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.24%Jun 2026 | 5d | 8d | 13dMay 2026 - Jun 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.71%Apr 2026 | 1d | 14d | 15dApr 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.69%May 2026 | 8d | 5d | 13dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFAR | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -32.27% | -56.78% | +24.51% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.43% | -9.10% | +0.67% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -17.64% | -18.90% | +1.26% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -2.03% | -1.80% | -0.23% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -14.06% | -10.71% | -3.35% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.69% | 2.03% | +0.66% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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