Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DFAI

What does DFAI invest in?

This exchange-traded fund invests in companies of diverse market capitalizations. It strategically leans towards firms exhibiting smaller market values, lower relative valuations, and superior profitability, exceeding their proportional representation within the international equity universe. Under normal operating conditions, and as a non-fundamental guideline, a minimum of 80% of the fund's net assets will be deployed in equity securities. The investment advisor also maintains the flexibility to adjust its holdings in, or entirely divest from, an eligible company, based on shorter-term factors such as share price momentum and other specific investment characteristics.

What is the expense ratio of DFAI?

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) charges an expense ratio of 0.18%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFAI?

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) manages $17.25B 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 DFAI actively managed or an index fund?

DFAI is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DFAI's is 0.18%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DFAI launched?

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) launched in November 2020 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFAI performed?

DFAI'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.