Dimensional - Emerging Core Equity Market ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DFAE

What does DFAE invest in?

This fund seeks to acquire a broad and diverse portfolio of easily tradable equity securities from emerging markets. These investments are made in companies that are part of what the Advisor designates as the "Emerging Markets Universe" and also meet the Advisor's specific selection criteria. The Advisor defines this "Emerging Markets Universe" as a collection of non-U.S. companies, weighted by their market capitalization, that operate in emerging economies. This definition can also extend to include frontier markets, provided these markets have been designated by the Advisor as approved for investment.

What is the expense ratio of DFAE?

Dimensional - Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) charges an expense ratio of 0.29%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFAE?

Dimensional - Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) manages $9.42B 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 DFAE actively managed or an index fund?

DFAE is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DFAE's is 0.29%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DFAE launched?

Dimensional - Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) launched in December 2020 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFAE performed?

DFAE'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.