DFAW
+5.03 · +7.10%
$75.94 · NYSE ARCA

Dimensional ETF Trust (DFAW) ETF Analysis | Global Large-Stock Blend

Dimensional Fund Advisors · USA
AUM:$1.2B
#– of – in Global Large-Stock Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 23.0% over the past year, reflecting strong price momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.25% — competitive for the exposure provided.

What is DFAW?

The fund is a "fund of funds", which means that the Portfolio generally allocates its assets among other funds managed by the Advisor, although it has the flexibility to invest directly in securities and derivatives.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Strong Recent Performance
DFAW delivered 23.0% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Competitive Expense Ratio
Expense ratio of 0.25% — reasonable for the index exposure provided.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 100.0% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$1.2B
Expense Ratio0.25%
Dividend Yield1.34%
Holdings5
Inception DateSept 2023
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderDimensional Fund Advisors
Beta–
CategoryGlobal Large-Stock Blend
CurrencyUSD
Portfolio Impact

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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
Indicators

Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+8.7%
1Y
+22.3%
3Y
+79.6%
5Y
+79.6%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in DFAW 5 years ago, it would have grown to £17,959 — a gain of £7,959.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

DFAW delivered positive returns in 4 of the last 4 calendar years.
YearDFAW
2026 YTD+14.7%
2025+20.9%
2024+16.2%
2023+11.6%
CAGR 3yr+16.1%
4/4 positive yearsAvg return: +15.8%Worst year: +11.6% (2023)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
10.3%
Low
Momentum
+4.0%
30-day change
Support Level
84.10
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.