# U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio ETF Class Shares (DCOR): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Dimensional · Asset class: US Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2005-09-15

The fund's advisor utilizes a comprehensive investment methodology, blending in-depth research, strategic portfolio construction, ongoing management, and effective trading practices to achieve its goals. The ETF primarily aims to acquire a wide and diverse array of equity securities from companies based in the United States. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the ETF's net assets will be invested in U.S. company stocks, though this guideline is not a fundamental policy.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $83.36 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.17% |
| Assets Under Management | $44.96B |
| NAV | $83.34 |
| Holdings Count | 2272 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.91% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.76 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $69.88 – $85.88 |
| Beta | 0.98 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.1859 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-22
- Pay date: 2026-09-24

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does DCOR invest in?

The fund's advisor utilizes a comprehensive investment methodology, blending in-depth research, strategic portfolio construction, ongoing management, and effective trading practices to achieve its goals. The ETF primarily aims to acquire a wide and diverse array of equity securities from companies based in the United States. Under normal market conditions, at least 80% of the ETF's net assets will be invested in U.S. company stocks, though this guideline is not a fundamental policy.

### What is the expense ratio of DCOR?

U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio ETF Class Shares (DCOR) charges an expense ratio of 0.17%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is DCOR?

U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio ETF Class Shares (DCOR) manages $44.96B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

### Is DCOR actively managed or an index fund?

DCOR's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

### When was DCOR launched?

U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio ETF Class Shares (DCOR) launched in September 2005 and is managed by Dimensional.

### How has DCOR performed?

DCOR's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

### Does DCOR pay a dividend?

U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio ETF Class Shares (DCOR) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.91%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does DCOR pay dividends?

U.S. Core Equity 1 Portfolio ETF Class Shares pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is DCOR's dividend yield?

DCOR's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.91%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is DCOR's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for DCOR was 2026-09-22. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will DCOR's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.17% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does DCOR charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from DCOR's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does DCOR cost more than a fund like VOO?

DCOR's strategy (current expense ratio 0.17%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where DCOR sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to DCOR?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as DCOR (0.17%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dcor
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dcor/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dcor/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dcor/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dcor/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.