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Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW)
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ETF Info

IssuerDimensional
Inception DateSep 26, 2023
CategoryGlobal Equities
Leveraged1x
Index TrackedNo Index (Active)
Asset ClassEquity

Asset Class Size

Large-Cap

Asset Class Style

Blend

Expense Ratio

DFAW has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low compared to other funds.


Expense ratio chart for DFAW: current value at 0.25% compared with the broader market ranging from 0.00% to 2.12%.0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%0.25%

Share Price Chart


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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.


0.00%5.00%10.00%15.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
10.61%
14.39%
DFAW (Dimensional World Equity ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Returns By Period

Dimensional World Equity ETF had a return of 19.62% year-to-date (YTD) and 32.44% in the last 12 months.


PeriodReturnBenchmark
Year-To-Date19.62%25.82%
1 month1.90%3.20%
6 months11.25%14.94%
1 year32.44%35.92%
5 years (annualized)N/A14.22%
10 years (annualized)N/A11.43%

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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024-0.45%4.34%3.85%-4.03%4.53%0.88%3.26%1.59%1.96%-1.81%19.62%
20230.33%-3.33%8.55%5.98%11.57%

Risk-Adjusted Performance

Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank

The current risk-adjusted rank of DFAW is 79, placing it in the top 21% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.


The Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank of DFAW is 7979
Combined Rank
The Sharpe Ratio Rank of DFAW is 7878Sharpe Ratio Rank
The Sortino Ratio Rank of DFAW is 7676Sortino Ratio Rank
The Omega Ratio Rank of DFAW is 7777Omega Ratio Rank
The Calmar Ratio Rank of DFAW is 8484Calmar Ratio Rank
The Martin Ratio Rank of DFAW is 8080Martin Ratio Rank
The risk-adjusted ranks indicate the investment's position relative to the market. A rank closer to 100 signifies top-performing investments, while a rank closer to 0 might suggest underperformance, based on the selected ratio. The values are calculated based on the past 12 months of returns.

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.


DFAW
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for DFAW, currently valued at 2.69, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.002.69
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for DFAW, currently valued at 3.67, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.003.67
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for DFAW, currently valued at 1.50, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.50
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for DFAW, currently valued at 4.08, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.004.08
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for DFAW, currently valued at 17.59, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0017.59
^GSPC
Sharpe ratio
The chart of Sharpe ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 3.08, compared to the broader market-2.000.002.004.006.003.08
Sortino ratio
The chart of Sortino ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 4.10, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.004.10
Omega ratio
The chart of Omega ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 1.58, compared to the broader market1.001.502.002.503.001.58
Calmar ratio
The chart of Calmar ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 4.48, compared to the broader market0.005.0010.0015.004.48
Martin ratio
The chart of Martin ratio for ^GSPC, currently valued at 20.05, compared to the broader market0.0020.0040.0060.0080.00100.00120.0020.05

Sharpe Ratio

The current Dimensional World Equity ETF Sharpe ratio is 2.69. This value is calculated based on the past 1 year of trading data and takes into account price changes and dividends.

Use the chart below to compare the Sharpe ratio of Dimensional World Equity ETF with the selected benchmark, providing insights into the investment's historical performance in terms of risk-adjusted returns. Go to the Sharpe ratio tool for more fine-grained control over the calculation options.


Rolling 12-month Sharpe Ratio2.402.602.803.003.203.40Oct 06Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27Nov 03Nov 10
2.69
3.08
DFAW (Dimensional World Equity ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

Dividends

Dividend History

Dimensional World Equity ETF provided a 1.31% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.85 per share.


0.42%$0.00$0.05$0.10$0.15$0.202023
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2023
Dividend$0.85$0.23

Dividend yield

1.31%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.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2024$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.22$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.


-8.00%-6.00%-4.00%-2.00%0.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
-0.01%
0
DFAW (Dimensional World Equity ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)

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 0.01%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-7.94%Jul 17, 202414Aug 5, 202414Aug 23, 202428
-5.95%Oct 12, 202312Oct 27, 202312Nov 14, 202324
-5.21%Apr 1, 202415Apr 19, 202417May 14, 202432
-4.14%Sep 3, 20244Sep 6, 20249Sep 19, 202413
-3.07%Dec 28, 202313Jan 17, 20248Jan 29, 202421

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The current Dimensional World Equity ETF volatility is 3.53%, 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.


2.00%3.00%4.00%5.00%6.00%JuneJulyAugustSeptemberOctoberNovember
3.53%
3.89%
DFAW (Dimensional World Equity ETF)
Benchmark (^GSPC)