DFAU
+2.68 · +5.98%
$47.43 · NYSE ARCA

Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) ETF Analysis | Large Blend

Dimensional Fund Advisors · USA
AUM:$10.6B
#– of – in Large Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 15.7% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.12% — among the lowest available for this category.

What is DFAU?

The fund will invest 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 U. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities of U.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
DFAU delivered 15.7% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.12% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Moderate Concentration
Top 10 holdings make up 32.2% of the ETF — a moderate level of name concentration.
ETF Information
AUM$10.6B
Expense Ratio0.12%
Dividend Yield0.94%
Holdings50
Inception DateNov 2020
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderDimensional Fund Advisors
Beta1.03
CategoryLarge Blend
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+12.0%
1Y
+19.9%
3Y
+74.7%
5Y
+78.8%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in DFAU 5 years ago, it would have grown to £17,876 — a gain of £7,876.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

DFAU delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearDFAU
2026 YTD+13.5%
2025+16.9%
2024+24.0%
2023+25.3%
2022-17.4%
CAGR 4yr+10.7%
4/5 positive yearsAvg return: +12.4%Worst year: -17.4% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
11.4%
Low
Momentum
+3.5%
30-day change
Support Level
52.46
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.