Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT): outlook, holdings and fees
Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF (DFAT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.27% and the yield is 1.38%. The ten largest holdings are 7% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFAT
| Last price | $71.27 (+1.8%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $69.87 – $73.41 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 1.38% |
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.
DFAT fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | US large caps |
| Assets under management | $13.9B |
| Expense ratio | 0.27% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 3% |
| Inception | Dec 11, 1998 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund purchases a broad and diverse group of the readily marketable securities of U.S. small and mid cap companies that the advisor determines to be value stocks with higher profitability. It may purchase or sell futures contracts and options on futures contracts for U.S. equity securities and indices, to increase or decrease equity market exposure based on actual or expected cash inflows to or outflows from the fund.
DFAT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| CNH Industrial N.V. CNHI | Industrials | 0.84% |
| APA Corporation APA | Energy | 0.78% |
| Ovintiv Inc OVV | Energy | 0.78% |
| HF Sinclair Corp DINO | Energy | 0.70% |
| Arrow Electronics Inc ARW | Technology | 0.63% |
| The J. M. Smucker Company SJM | Consumer Defensive | 0.65% |
| Ball Corporation BALL | Consumer Cyclical | 0.59% |
| Toll Brothers Inc TOL | Consumer Cyclical | 0.61% |
| BorgWarner Inc BWA | Consumer Cyclical | 0.64% |
| Invesco Plc IVZ | Financial Services | 0.54% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFAT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Financial Services | 28.7% |
| Industrials | 15.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 14.8% |
| Energy | 11.1% |
| Technology | 8.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 7.1% |
| Healthcare | 6.8% |
| Basic Materials | 3.8% |
| Communication Services | 2.0% |
| Real Estate | 1.0% |
| Utilities | 0.4% |
By region: North America 97.9%, Latin America 1.3%, Asia Emerging 0.5%, Europe Developed 0.3%.
DFAT returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +17.4% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.5% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.2% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.3% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 18.3% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.60 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFAT: frequently asked questions
What does DFAT invest in?
Dimensional U.S. Targeted Value ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are CNH Industrial N.V. (0.8%), APA Corporation (0.8%), Ovintiv Inc (0.8%), HF Sinclair Corp (0.7%), Arrow Electronics Inc (0.6%).
What is the DFAT expense ratio?
0.27% a year: about $27.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFAT dividend yield?
1.38%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFAT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $69.87 to $73.41 from $71.27 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFAT performed?
Year to date +15.8%, one year +17.4%, three years +17.5% a year, five years +10.2% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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