# Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC): ETF Facts & Distributions

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

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 considerati...

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $45.03 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.21% |
| Assets Under Management | $88.63B |
| NAV | $45.34 |
| Holdings Count | 2598 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.88% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.39 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $37.48 – $46.35 |
| Beta | 0.99 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0968 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-22
- Pay date: 2026-09-24

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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.

### Does DFAC pay a dividend?

Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAC) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.88%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does DFAC pay dividends?

Dimensional - US Core Equity 2 ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is DFAC's dividend yield?

DFAC's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.88%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

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

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for DFAC 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 DFAC's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.21% 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 DFAC charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from DFAC'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 DFAC cost more than a fund like VOO?

DFAC is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.21%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether DFAC's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to DFAC?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as DFAC (0.21%) 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/dfac
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dfac/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dfac/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dfac/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dfac/peers

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