Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF (DFAU) Dividend History
DFAU latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 0.90%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.47paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2020paying since
- +68.3%5-year growth a year
DFAU dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $47
- Each payment
- $12
- Value of the shares
- $5,240
- Yield
- 0.90%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.47 per share, before tax.
DFAU distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
DFAU distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 24 payments).
DFAU distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.3520 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.4450 | 0.0% | 0.95% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.4450 | +3.5% | 1.10% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.4300 | +13.5% | 1.29% | 4 |
| 2022 | $0.3790 | +14.8% | 1.40% | 4 |
| 2021 | $0.3300 | +900.0% | 1.00% | 4 |
| 2020partial | $0.0330 | — | 0.13% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DFAU yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $46.07 | 1.02% | $0.47 | 1.0% |
| 3 years ago | $29.26 | 1.61% | $1.38 | 4.7% |
| 5 years ago | $31.82 | 1.48% | $2.17 | 6.8% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
DFAU yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFAU | Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF | 0.88% | 0.12% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHB | Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| DFUS | Dimensional U.S. Equity ETF | 0.89% | 0.08% |
| IWV | iShares Russell 3000 ETF | 0.91% | 0.21% |
| VTHR | Vanguard Russell 3000 ETF | 0.98% | 0.09% |
| ITOT | iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 1.04% | 0.02% |
| SCHK | Schwab 1000 ETF | 1.05% | 0.04% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
DFAU distribution history
24 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-24 | $0.1220 | +1.7% |
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-25 | $0.1200 | +9.1% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | $0.1100 | −8.3% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-18 | $0.1200 | 0.0% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-25 | $0.1200 | +4.3% |
| 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-26 | $0.1150 | +27.8% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | $0.0900 | −42.3% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-19 | $0.1560 | +43.1% |
Show all 24 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-19 | $0.1090 | +5.8% |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-20 | $0.1030 | +33.8% |
| 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-22 | $0.0770 | −42.5% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | $0.1340 | +27.6% |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-22 | $0.1050 | +1.9% |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-26 | $0.1030 | +17.0% |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-24 | $0.0880 | −22.1% |
| 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-23 | $0.1130 | +8.7% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-23 | $0.1040 | +15.6% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-27 | $0.0900 | +25.0% |
| 2022-03-22 | 2022-03-23 | 2022-03-25 | $0.0720 | −40.5% |
| 2021-12-16 | 2021-12-17 | 2021-12-20 | $0.1210 | +49.4% |
| 2021-09-21 | 2021-09-22 | 2021-09-24 | $0.0810 | +5.2% |
| 2021-06-22 | 2021-06-23 | 2021-06-25 | $0.0770 | +51.0% |
| 2021-03-23 | 2021-03-24 | 2021-03-26 | $0.0510 | +54.5% |
| 2020-12-17 | 2020-12-18 | 2020-12-22 | $0.0330 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DFAU dividend overview
Dimensional US Core Equity Market ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.47 per share, a yield of 0.90% at the latest close of $52.40. In 2025 it paid $0.4450 per share, up 0.0% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +68.3% a year.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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DFAU dividends FAQ
Does DFAU pay a dividend?
Yes. DFAU pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2020. The most recent was $0.1220 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2026, payable September 24, 2026.
What is the DFAU dividend yield?
DFAU paid $0.47 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 0.90% at the latest close of $52.40.
When is the next DFAU dividend?
The next quarterly distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does DFAU pay dividends?
DFAU pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did DFAU pay in dividends in 2025?
DFAU paid $0.4450 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of DFAU pay?
100 shares of DFAU would have paid about $47 over the past 12 months, before tax.