ATLASDimensional Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSE): outlook, holdings and fees
Dimensional Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSE) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.42% and the yield is 1.92%. The ten largest holdings are 25% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFSE
| Last price | $44.06 (-2.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 53% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $42.61 – $45.91 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.3% |
| Distribution yield | 1.92% |
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.
DFSE fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | Emerging markets |
| Assets under management | $639M |
| Expense ratio | 0.42% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 21% |
| Inception | Nov 1, 2022 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The Portfolio is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of securities associated with emerging markets. The Portfolio 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 Emerging Markets Universe, while adjusting the composition of the Portfolio based on sustainability impact considerations.
DFSE top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. 2330 | Technology | 8.65% |
| SK Hynix Inc 000660 | Technology | 4.94% |
| Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd SMSN | Technology | 3.13% |
| Samsung Electronics Co Ltd SSNLF | Technology | 2.22% |
| Tencent Holdings Ltd 0700 | Communication Services | 2.21% |
| Lenovo Group 0992 | Technology | 1.20% |
| MediaTek Inc 2454 | Technology | 1.03% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Ltd 9988 | Consumer Cyclical | 0.76% |
| China Construction Bank Corp 0939 | Financial Services | 0.67% |
| Hon Hai Precision Industry Co Ltd 2317 | Technology | 0.64% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFSE sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 37.6% |
| Financial Services | 18.4% |
| Industrials | 10.8% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 8.9% |
| Communication Services | 5.9% |
| Basic Materials | 5.5% |
| Healthcare | 4.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 3.1% |
| Real Estate | 2.2% |
| Utilities | 1.7% |
| Energy | 1.3% |
By region: Asia Developed 48.2%, Asia Emerging 33.8%, Latin America 7.1%, Africa/Middle East 7.0%, Europe Emerging 2.2%.
DFSE returns and risk
| Year to date | +16.8% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +23.7% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +21.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 16.7% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.95 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFSE: frequently asked questions
What does DFSE invest in?
Dimensional Emerging Markets Sustainability Core 1 ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. (8.7%), SK Hynix Inc (4.9%), Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd (3.1%), Samsung Electronics Co Ltd (2.2%), Tencent Holdings Ltd (2.2%).
What is the DFSE expense ratio?
0.42% a year: about $42.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFSE dividend yield?
1.92%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFSE 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 $42.61 to $45.91 from $44.06 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFSE performed?
Year to date +16.8%, one year +23.7%, three years +21.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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