Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF (DFEM)
DFEM is an actively managed ETF by Dimensional. DFEM launched on Apr 26, 2022 and has a 0.39% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US25434V7322
Apr 26, 2022
Emerging Markets (Broad)
1x
No Index (Active)
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
DFEM features an expense ratio of 0.39%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 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 Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF had a return of 6.71% year-to-date (YTD) and 8.71% in the last 12 months.
DFEM
6.71%
-1.43%
-1.71%
8.71%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
23.11%
-0.36%
7.02%
23.15%
12.80%
11.01%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DFEM, 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 | -3.57% | 3.45% | 2.50% | 0.86% | 2.22% | 2.44% | 0.56% | 0.78% | 4.91% | -3.55% | -1.40% | 6.71% | |
| 2023 | 8.46% | -5.87% | 3.00% | -0.08% | -1.87% | 4.64% | 5.74% | -5.35% | -1.98% | -3.65% | 7.70% | 3.70% | 13.91% |
| 2022 | 1.13% | 0.00% | -6.98% | -0.13% | -1.11% | -11.15% | -1.03% | 15.87% | -3.54% | -8.69% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DFEM is 33, 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 Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF (DFEM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF provided a 1.83% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.48 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.48 | $0.59 | $0.45 |
Dividend yield | 1.83% | 2.38% | 1.99% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.59 |
| 2022 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 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 Markets Core Equity 2 ETF was 20.82%, occurring on Oct 24, 2022. Recovery took 190 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF drawdown is 9.23%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -20.82% | May 5, 2022 | 119 | Oct 24, 2022 | 190 | Jul 28, 2023 | 309 |
| -11% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 77 | Feb 20, 2024 | 140 |
| -9.23% | Oct 8, 2024 | 51 | Dec 18, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -8.86% | Jul 15, 2024 | 16 | Aug 5, 2024 | 35 | Sep 24, 2024 | 51 |
| -4.5% | Apr 10, 2024 | 5 | Apr 16, 2024 | 12 | May 2, 2024 | 17 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF volatility is 3.67%, 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.