ATLASDimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE): outlook, holdings and fees
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF (DFAE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.35% and the yield is 1.86%. The ten largest holdings are 32% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFAE
| Last price | $36.43 (+1.2%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.28 – $37.92 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 1.86% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
DFAE fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $10.1B |
| Expense ratio | 0.35% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | Dec 1, 2020 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of readily marketable emerging markets equity securities that is composed of companies within the Emerging Markets Universe that meet the Advisor's investment criteria. The Advisor defines the Emerging Markets Universe as a market capitalization weighted set of non-U.S. companies associated with emerging markets, which may include frontier markets that have been designated as Approved Markets for investment by the Advisor.
DFAE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 12.95% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 5.77% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 5.44% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.07% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.41% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.97% |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd SMSN | Technology | 0.82% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 0.80% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 0.72% |
| Delta Electronics Inc 2308 | Technology | 0.70% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFAE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 42.1% |
| Financial Services | 16.2% |
| Industrials | 8.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.4% |
| Basic Materials | 7.0% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Healthcare | 3.6% |
| Energy | 3.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 2.9% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 1.4% |
By region: Asia Developed 50.9%, Asia Emerging 32.3%, Africa/Middle East 7.1%, Latin America 6.1%, Europe Emerging 2.0%.
DFAE returns and risk
| Year to date | +22.3% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +26.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.7% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.06 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFAE: frequently asked questions
What does DFAE invest in?
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (12.9%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (5.8%), SK Hynix Inc (5.4%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.1%), MediaTek Inc (1.4%).
What is the DFAE expense ratio?
0.35% a year: about $35.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFAE dividend yield?
1.86%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFAE go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 53%, with a likely range (50%) of $35.28 to $37.92 from $36.43 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFAE performed?
Year to date +22.3%, one year +26.7%, three years +22.7% a year, five years +10.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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