Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DFAC

What does DFAC invest in?

The Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) seeks to acquire a broad and diverse portfolio of stocks issued by companies based in the United States. As a standard operating procedure, and under ordinary market conditions, the fund commits to investing a minimum of 80% of its total net assets in U.S. equities. To strategically manage its exposure to the equity market—either increasing or decreasing it—the fund has the flexibility to utilize derivative instruments like futures contracts and options on futures, which are tied to U.S. stocks and indices. This adjustment is made in consideration of actual or projected cash movements (inflows or outflows) affecting the portfolio.

What is the expense ratio of DFAC?

Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) charges an expense ratio of 0.21%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFAC?

Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) manages $88.63B 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 DFAC actively managed or an index fund?

DFAC is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DFAC's is 0.21%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DFAC launched?

Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) launched in September 2005 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFAC performed?

DFAC'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.