DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About DFCEX

What does DFCEX invest in?

This investment vehicle primarily allocates capital to a comprehensive and varied collection of equities originating from developing nations. This scope encompasses "frontier markets," defined as emerging economies in their nascent stages of growth. All eligible markets are pre-selected and designated as "Approved Markets" by the Advisor's Investment Committee. To gain exposure to firms within these Approved Markets, the portfolio has the option to acquire equity stakes via depositary receipts. These instruments can be listed or traded on exchanges located beyond the issuing company's home country.

What is the expense ratio of DFCEX?

DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio (DFCEX) charges an expense ratio of 0.39%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFCEX?

DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio (DFCEX) manages $37.04B 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 DFCEX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was DFCEX launched?

DFA Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio (DFCEX) launched in April 2005 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFCEX performed?

DFCEX'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.