ATLASDimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF (DFEM): outlook, holdings and fees
Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF (DFEM) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.39% and the yield is 1.94%. The ten largest holdings are 25% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFEM
| Last price | $37.05 (+1.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.89 – $38.56 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.2% |
| Distribution yield | 1.94% |
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.
DFEM fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $9.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.39% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The Portfolio is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of equity securities associated with emerging markets, which may include frontier markets (emerging market countries in an earlier stage of development). As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, the Portfolio will invest at least 80% of its net assets in emerging markets equity investments that are defined in the prospectus as Approved Market securities.
DFEM top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 10.77% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 4.47% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 4.35% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 1.65% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 0.75% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.66% |
| Unimicron Technology Corp 3037 | Technology | 0.65% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 0.57% |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd SMSN | Technology | 0.54% |
| Samsung Electro-Mechanics 009150 | Technology | 0.49% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFEM sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 38.7% |
| Financial Services | 15.4% |
| Industrials | 10.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 7.9% |
| Basic Materials | 7.4% |
| Communication Services | 5.1% |
| Energy | 4.1% |
| Healthcare | 3.9% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.4% |
| Utilities | 1.9% |
| Real Estate | 1.7% |
By region: Asia Developed 49.3%, Asia Emerging 33.7%, Africa/Middle East 7.0%, Latin America 6.3%, Europe Emerging 2.2%.
DFEM returns and risk
| Year to date | +21.9% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +27.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.03 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFEM: frequently asked questions
What does DFEM invest in?
Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (10.8%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (4.5%), SK Hynix Inc (4.3%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (1.7%), China Construction Bank Corp (0.7%).
What is the DFEM expense ratio?
0.39% a year: about $39.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFEM dividend yield?
1.94%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFEM 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 $35.89 to $38.56 from $37.05 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFEM performed?
Year to date +21.9%, one year +27.1%, three years +22.1% a year, five years 0.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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