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Performance
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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.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW) has returned -0.05% so far this year and 22.61% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional World Equity ETF
- 1D
- 2.97%
- 1M
- -5.96%
- YTD
- -0.05%
- 6M
- 3.63%
- 1Y
- 22.61%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 27, 2023, DFAW's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.49%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.9 years.
Historically, 71% of months were positive and 29% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -6.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DFAW closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.6%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.46% | 2.73% | -5.96% | -0.05% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 3.43% | -1.49% | -3.49% | -0.93% | 6.14% | 4.68% | 1.40% | 3.35% | 2.56% | 1.13% | 1.16% | 1.36% | 20.62% |
| 2024 | -0.45% | 4.34% | 3.85% | -4.03% | 4.53% | 0.88% | 3.26% | 1.59% | 1.96% | -1.81% | 5.10% | -4.17% | 15.49% |
| 2023 | 0.33% | -3.33% | 8.55% | 5.98% | 11.57% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional World Equity ETF has an annualized alpha of 2.48%, beta of 0.90, and R² of 0.90 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 28, 2023.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (98.38%) than losses (90.60%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 2.48% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.90 and R² of 0.90, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 2.48%
- Beta
- 0.90
- R²
- 0.90
- Upside Capture
- 98.38%
- Downside Capture
- 90.60%
Expense Ratio
DFAW has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFAW ranks 74 for risk / return — better than 74% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| DFAW | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.32 | 0.90 | +0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.94 | 1.39 | +0.56 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.21 | +0.08 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.87 | 1.40 | +0.47 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.04 | 6.61 | +2.44 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional World Equity ETF provided a 1.74% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.29 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.29 | $1.27 | $0.92 | $0.23 |
Dividend yield | 1.74% | 1.71% | 1.47% | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.16 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.52 | $1.27 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.92 |
| 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.
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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 16.93%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 41 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional World Equity ETF drawdown is 6.17%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -16.93% | Dec 5, 2024 | 84 | Apr 8, 2025 | 41 | Jun 6, 2025 | 125 |
| -8.88% | Feb 26, 2026 | 23 | Mar 30, 2026 | — | — | — |
| -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 |
| -5.21% | Apr 1, 2024 | 15 | Apr 19, 2024 | 17 | May 14, 2024 | 32 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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