Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW)
DFAW is an actively managed ETF by Dimensional. DFAW launched on Sep 26, 2023 and has a 0.25% expense ratio.
ETF Info
Sep 26, 2023
1x
No Index (Active)
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
DFAW has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional World Equity ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Dimensional World Equity ETF had a return of 14.37% year-to-date (YTD) and 16.72% in the last 12 months.
DFAW
14.37%
-2.71%
4.72%
16.72%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
24.66%
0.49%
8.64%
26.56%
13.06%
11.10%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DFAW, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -0.45% | 4.34% | 3.85% | -4.03% | 4.53% | 0.88% | 3.26% | 1.59% | 1.96% | -1.81% | 5.10% | 14.37% | |
| 2023 | 0.33% | -3.33% | 8.55% | 5.98% | 11.57% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DFAW is 62, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional World Equity ETF provided a 1.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.85 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.85 | $0.23 |
Dividend yield | 1.37% | 0.42% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional World Equity 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 |
| 2023 | $0.23 | $0.23 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dimensional World Equity 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 World Equity ETF was 7.94%, occurring on Aug 5, 2024. Recovery took 14 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional World Equity ETF drawdown is 5.56%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -7.94% | Jul 17, 2024 | 14 | Aug 5, 2024 | 14 | Aug 23, 2024 | 28 |
| -5.95% | Oct 12, 2023 | 12 | Oct 27, 2023 | 12 | Nov 14, 2023 | 24 |
| -5.56% | Dec 5, 2024 | 11 | Dec 19, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -5.21% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 17 | May 14, 2024 | 32 |
| -4.14% | Sep 3, 2024 | 4 | Sep 6, 2024 | 9 | Sep 19, 2024 | 13 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Dimensional World Equity ETF volatility is 3.66%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.