Dividend-adjusted total return · S&P 500 uses VOO · Oct 6, 2026 – Nov 4, 2026DFAWS&P 500 · VOO
Dimensional - World Equity ETFDFAW
$84.24
+1.6% last session
+15.0% YTD
Data as of 11/4/20264:00 PM ET · End-of-day
| Returns | 1D | 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MAX |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total return | +1.6% | −0.3% | −0.6% | +15.0% | +17.5% | +84.8% | — | +78.2% |
| Peer average | +1.4% | −1.1% | −1.7% | +10.9% | +13.6% | +71.6% | +57.2% | — |
| S&P 500 · VOO | +1.6% | −1.6% | 0.0% | +13.4% | +13.5% | +91.7% | +81.2% | — |
Key Statistics
Open all fund facts →- AUM
- $1.7B
- Expense ratio
- 0.24%
- Distribution yield
- 1.3%
- NAV
- $84.15
- Volume
- 103K
- Avg. volume 30D
- 97K
- High today
- $84.40
- Low today
- $83.75
- Previous close
- $82.91
- 52-week high
- $86.36
- 52-week low
- $69.71
- Our risk indicator
- 4/5
DFAW in One Breath
DFAW Among Global ETFs
YTDEnd-of-day Nov 5, 2026 · 85 Global ETFs by YTD
$10,000 in DFAW
5Y$10,000 in DFAW became
$17,817
In the S&P 500 (VOO)
$18,707
Total return, dividends in · Sep 27, 2023 – Nov 4, 2026 · S&P 500 uses VOO
DFAW’s Top Holdings
TodayFinancial Services
Dimensional DFAW · 6 holdings · top 5 shown · tile size = share of the fund · as of Nov 4, 2026
What DFAW Holds
TodayTechnology27.2%
[…]
Financial Services99.9%
DFAC 53.9 · DFIC 18.3 · DCOR 17.9 · DFEM 8.2 · DFGR 1.6
Industrials12.7%
[…]
Consumer Cyclical9.4%
[…]
Healthcare9.0%
[…]
Communication Services6.4%
[…]
Energy5.7%
[…]
Dimensional DFAW · share of the fund by sector · as of Nov 4, 2026
Dfa’s Share of DFAW
Today53.9%
$539 of every $1,000 in DFAW is Dfa
Dfa held by DFAW
$943M
Dimensional DFAW · each square = $10 of $1,000 · as of Nov 4, 2026
DFAW’s Share of Global ETFs
Today0.9%
of the $197B in 99 Global ETFs
$1.7B0.9%
$81.8B41.4%
$32.8B16.6%
$81.1B41.1%
Global ETF AUM · Nov 5, 2026
DFAW Fee per $100 vs Peers
TodayExpense ratio · Global peers · Nov 5, 2026
Inside DFAW
6 holdings · as of Nov 4, 2026DFAW
Dimensional - World Equity ETF
TodayTechnology27.2%Financial Services99.9%DFACDFA Invt Dimensions53.9%DFIC18.3%DCOR17.9%DFEM8.2%DFGRIndustrials12.7%Consumer Cyclical9.4%Healthcare9.0%Communication Services6.4%Energy5.7%Consumer Defensive4.8%Basic Materials4.8%
Technology27.2%Financial Services99.9%DFACDFA Invt Dimensions53.9%DFIC18.3%DCOR17.9%DFEM8.2%Industrials12.7%Consumer Cyclical9.4%Healthcare9.0%Communication Services6.4%Energy5.7%
| # | Ticker | Company | Weight ▼ |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DFAC | DFA Invt Dimensions | 53.94% |
| 2 | DFIC | DFA Intl Core Eqty 2 ETF | 18.25% |
| 3 | DCOR | DFA US Core Equity 1 ETF | 17.94% |
| 4 | DFEM | DFA EM Core Equity 2 ETF | 8.16% |
| 5 | DFGR | DFA GBL Real Estate ETF | 1.64% |
TechnologyFinancial ServicesIndustrialsConsumer CyclicalHealthcareCommunication ServicesEnergyConsumer DefensiveBasic MaterialsReal EstateUtilities
Dimensional DFAW · current holdings by weight · as of Nov 4, 2026 · each tile is one holding
How It Compares
DFAW
Dimensional - World Equity ETF’s Peers
YTDGlobal peers · YTD and past-year returns · as of Nov 5, 2026 · sorted by AUM
Head to Head
Put DFAW head to head with VT →VT vs DFAW
YTDYear to date
DFAW wins+2.2 pts
Past year
DFAW wins+3.6 pts
Fee
VT winslower fee
Yield
VT wins+0.2 pts
AUM
VT46.8× more
2–2level
Vanguard VT and Dimensional DFAW · year-to-date · as of Nov 5, 2026 · AUM not scored
DFAW vs VOO
YTDDFAW · Dimensional - World Equity
+15.0%
VOO · S&P 500
+13.4%
Gap
1.6 pts
Dimensional DFAW and Vanguard VOO · YTD total return · as of Nov 5, 2026
DFAW vs Its Peer Average
YTDDFAWAvsBPeer average
1D+1.6%+1.4%
1M−0.3%−1.1%
3M−0.6%−1.7%
YTD+15.0%+10.9%
1Y+17.5%+13.6%
3Y+84.8%+71.6%
5Y[…]+57.2%
6–0DFAW wins
98 Global peers · each row scaled to its leader
The Details
DFAW
Risk
1Y4/5our risk indicator
CalmerBumpier
Volatility · 1Y12.93%
Deepest drop · 1Y−8.9%
Lowest point · 5Y−2.2%
52-week range
$84.24
$69.71−2.5% from the high$86.36
Dimensional DFAW · past-year price moves · as of Nov 5, 2026
DFAW
Fund Facts
Today2023launched Sep 26
Tracks[…]
Exchange · CUSIPAMEX · 25434V617
StructureETF
Leverage1x
Cost on $10,000$24 a year
Go deeper
Dimensional DFAW · fund facts · as of Nov 5, 2026
DFAW
Payouts by Year
4Y$0.26per share, Sep 2026
Distribution yield1.3%
PaidEvery quarter
Latest ex-date · paidSep 22 · Sep 24, 2026
12 payouts added up$2.97 a share
Dimensional DFAW · distributions by ex-date · 2023–2026
All Fund FactsDocuments · trading · fees · every payout
Prospectus & Documents
SEC reported portfolio · 2026-07-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-04-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2026-01-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-10-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-07-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-04-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2025-01-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-10-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-07-31 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-04-30 ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2024-01-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗SEC reported portfolio · 2023-10-31 ↗summary prospectus · SEC 497K ↗
Trading & Liquidity
Net asset value$84.15
Premium / discount[…]
Median spread · 30D[…]
Volume today103K
Average volume · 30D97K
Shares outstanding[…]
Options[…]
Fees & Costs
Net expense ratio0.24%
Gross expense ratio[…]
Management fee[…]
Cost on $10,000 a year$24.00
Our risk indicator4/5
Estimated yearly cost excludes trading costs and assumes constant assets.
Distributions
| Ex-date | Paid | Per share |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.26 |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.38 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.16 |
| Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 22, 2025 | $0.28 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.24 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.36 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.14 |
| Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 23, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $0.22 |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.30 |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 22, 2024 | $0.0957 |
| Dec 21, 2023 | Dec 27, 2023 | $0.23 |
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