ATLASDimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAX): outlook, holdings and fees
Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF (DFAX) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.29% and the yield is 2.49%. The ten largest holdings are 10% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFAX
| Last price | $36.15 (+0.9%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.48 – $37.20 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.49% |
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.
DFAX fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $12.3B |
| Expense ratio | 0.29% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 7% |
| Inception | Mar 6, 2008 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
Generally, the Advisor buys and sells securities for the Portfolio with the goals of: (i) delaying and minimizing the realization of net capital gains (e.g., selling stocks with capital losses to offset gains, realized or anticipated); and (ii) maximizing the extent to which any realized net capital gains are long-term in nature (i.e., taxable at lower capital gains tax rates). The Portfolio is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of equity securities of non-U.S. companies in countries with developed and emerging markets.
DFAX top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 2.51% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 1.49% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing TSM | Technology | 1.16% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 0.90% |
| ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares ASML | Technology | 0.86% |
| Novartis AG ADR NVS | Healthcare | 0.56% |
| Royal Bank of Canada RY | Financial Services | 0.58% |
| TotalEnergies SE ADR TTE | Energy | 0.53% |
| SHELL PLC WI ADR/2 L3H | Energy | 0.47% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 0.44% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFAX sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 20.5% |
| Financial Services | 19.5% |
| Industrials | 16.4% |
| Basic Materials | 9.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.5% |
| Energy | 6.2% |
| Healthcare | 5.7% |
| Consumer Defensive | 4.7% |
| Communication Services | 4.2% |
| Utilities | 2.8% |
| Real Estate | 1.7% |
By region: Europe Developed 26.9%, Asia Developed 21.4%, Japan 17.0%, Asia Emerging 12.9%, North America 7.7%.
DFAX returns and risk
| Year to date | +15.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +21.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +20.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +10.7% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +10.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 13.4% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.22 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFAX: frequently asked questions
What does DFAX invest in?
Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (2.5%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (1.5%), Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing (1.2%), SK Hynix Inc (0.9%), ASML Holding N.V. New York Registry Shares (0.9%).
What is the DFAX expense ratio?
0.29% a year: about $29.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFAX dividend yield?
2.49%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFAX 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 $35.48 to $37.20 from $36.15 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFAX performed?
Year to date +15.6%, one year +21.2%, three years +20.9% a year, five years +10.7% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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