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DFAE ETF · Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF
The DFAE Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by Dimensional. This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
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This fund is part ofEM Blended Cap1M perf.+4.24%
Last price
$35.99
+0.33%
1M perf.
+5.80%
1M flows
+€58M
AuM
€7.26B
E/R
0.35%
Rating
Not rated
ESG Consensus®
DFAE
$35.99
+0.33%
Performance & flows
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January 8, 2026 → April 8, 2026
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DFAE
$35.80
+6.75%
EM Blended Cap
+5.13%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.80%  | +6.75% | +56.24% | +67.46% | +41.54% | +9.55% | +9.55% | +10.06% | |
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Main characteristics
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NAV
4/8/2026
$35.80
1D NAV change
+5.23%
Dividend policy
No. of holdings
6014
Inception date
2/12/2020
Jurisdiction
United States
Distribution
United States
Legal structure
Open-end Fund
Base currency
USD
Dividend distribution
Trailing 12-month distr. yield
Distribution frequency
Last distribution
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Classification
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio is to achieve long-term capital appreciation.
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +6.75% | +56.24% | +67.46%  | +41.54% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
N/A
PRIIPS
N/A
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Exposure
Countries
Taiwan
21.52%
Republic of Korea
16.35%
India
12.19%
China
11.35%
Cayman Islands
9.70%
USA
5.92%
Brazil
3.08%
South Africa
2.80%
Unavailable
3.35%
Other
13.72%
Sectors
Information Technology
29.59%
Financials
15.81%
Consumer Discretionary
9.14%
Industrials
8.16%
Materials
6.70%
Communication Services
6.06%
Energy
3.31%
Health Care
3.27%
Unavailable
11.42%
Other
6.53%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 6014
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
TWN SEMICONT MAN
SAMSUNG ELECTR
SK HYNIX
TENCENT HOLDINGS
ALIBABA GROUP HOLDING LTD
CHINA CONSTRUCTION BANK
US7960508882
HON HAI PRECISION INDUSTRY
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DELTA ELECTRONIC
HYUNDAI MOTOR
PINDUODUO INC ADR
US01609W1027
US45104G1040
PING AN
XIAOMI CORP
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
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Issuer
Dimensional
Dimensional ID Card
Number of funds
52
Total AuM
€232.64B
Expense ratio range
0.09% - 0.648%
Average expense ratio
0.2833%
Top 5 funds by Dimensional
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
DFAC | Dimensional U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF | €36.45B |
DFIV | DIMENSIONAL International Value ETF | €16.26B |
DFUS | Dimensional US Equity ETF | €15.85B |
DFAI | Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | €13.27B |
DFUV | Dimensional US Marketwide Value ETF | €11.87B |
Frequently asked questions about DFAE
What does Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF, DFAE, invest in?
DFAE is a Active ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Other Emerging markets Equities.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of DFAE?
DFAE carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.35%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was DFAE launched?
DFAE was introduced to the market on February 12, 2020. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of DFAE?
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF, DFAE, is provided by Dimensional. Learn more about Dimensional here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of DFAE?
DFAE oversees €7.26B in assets as of April 8, 2026.
How has DFAE performed lately?
Based on data from April 8, 2026, DFAE returned 5.80% over the past month, 6.75% over the last three months and 10.06% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for DFAE?
As of April 8, 2026, DFAE recorded net flows of +€59M over the last month and +€335M year-to-date.
Does DFAE distribute dividends?
DFAE follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 8, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.99%.
What are the main country or region exposures of DFAE?
As of February 28, 2026, DFAE has significant geographic allocations in Taiwan, Republic of Korea and India.
In which sector or theme does DFAE invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, DFAE focuses largely on Information Technology, Financials and Consumer Discretionary.
How many securities does DFAE hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, DFAE holds 6014 positions in its portfolio, with 29.16% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in DFAE?
As of February 28, 2026, DFAE top three holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, SAMSUNG ELECTR and SK HYNIX.
What is the base currency of DFAE?
The base currency of DFAE is USD.
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