Dimensional - Emerging Markets Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DFEV

What does DFEV invest in?

This portfolio primarily invests in equity securities of companies located in emerging markets, specifically targeting those identified by the Advisor as value stocks at the time of acquisition. Its investment universe may also encompass frontier markets, which are emerging economies in a more nascent stage of development. Typically, and as a non-fundamental policy, the fund allocates a minimum of 80% of its net assets to emerging market investments designated as 'Approved Markets securities' within its prospectus. The portfolio maintains the flexibility to purchase emerging market equities across all market capitalization ranges.

What is the expense ratio of DFEV?

Dimensional - Emerging Markets Value ETF (DFEV) charges an expense ratio of 0.46%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFEV?

Dimensional - Emerging Markets Value ETF (DFEV) manages $1.97B 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 DFEV actively managed or an index fund?

DFEV is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DFEV's is 0.46%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DFEV launched?

Dimensional - Emerging Markets Value ETF (DFEV) launched in April 2022 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFEV performed?

DFEV'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.