Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI)
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Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) has a last stored price of $41.52, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. It has a 0.18% expense ratio and $14.5B in assets under management.
Holdings and weights below are as of Mar 15, 2026. In the stored portfolio snapshot, the largest listed holding is ASML Holding NV ADR (ASML) at 1.39%, and the largest sector allocation is Financial Services at 21.6%.
Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) ETF — Price, Holdings & Analysis
ETF Overview
Risk Metrics
- Beta: 1.00
Expense Ratio
What does DFAI hold?
| Holding | Weight |
|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR (ASML) | 1.39% |
| Roche Holding AG (ROG.SW) | 1.11% |
| HSBC Holdings PLC (HSBA.L) | 1.08% |
| AstraZeneca PLC (AZN.L) | 1.02% |
| Nestle SA (NESN.SW) | 0.94% |
| Shell PLC (SHEL.L) | 0.93% |
| Novartis AG ADR (NVS) | 0.73% |
| Toyota Motor Corp (7203.T) | 0.70% |
| Mitsubishi UFJ Financial Group Inc (8306.T) | 0.64% |
This fund data is more than 45 days old; verify current holdings with the issuer.
How Is the Fund Allocated?
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 21.6% |
| Industrials | 17.5% |
| Basic Materials | 10.5% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 9.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 8.9% |
| Energy | 8.9% |
| Healthcare | 7.2% |
| Technology | 7.0% |
| Utilities | 3.8% |
| Communication Services | 2.6% |
| Real Estate | 1.9% |
| Cash & Others | 0.1% |
| Country | Weight |
|---|---|
| Canada | 12.6% |
| Japan | 22.6% |
| Australia | 6.0% |
| Other | 0.7% |
| Curaçao | 0.0% |
| Portugal | 0.2% |
| Finland | 1.2% |
| Israel | 1.3% |
| France | 7.3% |
| Germany | 7.3% |
Dividend Yield
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- WisdomTree International High Dividend Fund (DTH) — 0.58% expense ratio
- WisdomTree International Hedged Quality Dividend Growth Fund (IHDG) — 0.58% expense ratio
- First Trust Dow Jones International Internet ETF (FDNI) — 0.65% expense ratio
- JPMorgan BetaBuilders Emerging Markets Equity ETF (BBEM) — 0.15% expense ratio
- WisdomTree Europe Quality Dividend Growth Fund (EUDG) — 0.58% expense ratio
- First Trust RiverFront Dynamic Emerging Markets ETF (RFEM) — 0.99% expense ratio
- Dimensional - US Large Cap Value ETF (DFLV) (US Equity) — 0.21% expense ratio
- Dimensional - US Small Cap Value ETF (DFSV) (US Equity) — 0.30% expense ratio
- Dimensional - International Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSI) (International Equity) — 0.24% expense ratio
- Dimensional - US Real Estate ETF (DFAR) (Real Estate (Listed/REITs)) — 0.19% expense ratio
- Dimensional - Core Fixed Income ETF (DFCF) (Fixed Income) — 0.18% expense ratio
Questions & Answers
What is DFAI and what does it track?
The Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to provide investors with exposure to a broad range of international equity markets.
DFAI invests in companies of all sizes, with increased exposure to smaller capitalization, lower relative price, and higher profitability companies as compared to their representation in the International Universe.
What is the expense ratio for DFAI?
The expense ratio for DFAI is 0.18%. This means that for every $10,000 invested in the fund, investors will pay $18 in annual fees.
While there isn't a defined 'category average' for international equity ETFs that precisely matches DFAI's specific investment strategy, the expense ratio is generally considered competitive compared to other actively managed international equity ETFs, which often have higher expense ratios. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
What are the top holdings in DFAI?
As of 2026-03-15, the top holdings in DFAI include ASML Holding NV ADR, representing 1.39% of the fund's assets.
Other significant holdings are Roche Holding AG at 1.11%, HSBC Holdings PLC at 1.08%, AstraZeneca PLC at 1.02%, and Nestle SA at 0.94%. These top holdings reflect the fund's diversified approach to international equities, with exposure to companies in various sectors and countries. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
Is DFAI a good long-term investment?
Whether DFAI is a suitable long-term investment depends on an individual's investment goals, risk tolerance, and time horizon. DFAI offers diversified exposure to international equities, with a focus on factors like smaller capitalization, lower relative price, and higher profitability.
The fund's expense ratio of 0.18% is relatively low, which can benefit long-term returns.
How does DFAI compare to similar ETFs?
DFAI distinguishes itself through its factor-based approach, emphasizing smaller capitalization, lower relative price, and higher profitability companies within the international equity market. With an AUM of $14.53 billion, DFAI is a sizable ETF, indicating investor confidence.
Its expense ratio of 0.18% is competitive.
Does DFAI pay dividends?
As of 2026-03-15, DFAI's dividend yield is 0.00%. This indicates that the fund is not currently distributing dividends to its shareholders.
While the fund invests in dividend-paying stocks, the overall yield may be low due to the fund's investment strategy, which prioritizes factors other than dividend income. Investors seeking dividend income may want to consider other ETFs with a higher dividend yield. Past performance does not guarantee future results.
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