Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF (DFEM) Dividend History
DFEM latest distribution
Paid. Next quarterly distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.09%trailing 12-month yield
- $0.78paid in the last 12 months
- Quarterly4 payments a year
- 2022paying since
DFEM dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $78
- Each payment
- $19
- Value of the shares
- $3,722
- Yield
- 2.09%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $0.78 per share, before tax.
DFEM distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
DFEM distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 18 payments).
DFEM distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | $0.5760 | — | — | 3 |
| 2025 | $0.7690 | +17.4% | 2.32% | 4 |
| 2024 | $0.6550 | +10.3% | 2.50% | 4 |
| 2023 | $0.5940 | +33.2% | 2.38% | 4 |
| 2022partial | $0.4460 | — | 1.99% | 3 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
DFEM yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $32.85 | 2.37% | $0.78 | 2.4% |
| 3 years ago | $22.50 | 3.46% | $2.12 | 9.4% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
DFEM yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFEM | Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF | 1.94% | 0.39% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
DFEM distribution history
18 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-22 | 2026-09-24 | $0.2960 | +26.5% |
| 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-23 | 2026-06-25 | $0.2340 | +408.7% |
| 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-24 | 2026-03-26 | $0.0460 | −77.2% |
| 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-16 | 2025-12-18 | $0.2020 | −22.0% |
| 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-23 | 2025-09-25 | $0.2590 | +4.9% |
| 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-24 | 2025-06-26 | $0.2470 | +304.9% |
| 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-25 | 2025-03-27 | $0.0610 | −65.3% |
| 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-17 | 2024-12-19 | $0.1760 | −31.2% |
Show all 18 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-17 | 2024-09-19 | $0.2560 | +34.7% |
| 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-18 | 2024-06-20 | $0.1900 | +475.8% |
| 2024-03-19 | 2024-03-20 | 2024-03-22 | $0.0330 | −73.0% |
| 2023-12-19 | 2023-12-20 | 2023-12-22 | $0.1220 | −57.9% |
| 2023-09-19 | 2023-09-20 | 2023-09-22 | $0.2900 | +87.1% |
| 2023-06-21 | 2023-06-22 | 2023-06-26 | $0.1550 | +474.1% |
| 2023-03-21 | 2023-03-22 | 2023-03-24 | $0.0270 | −82.0% |
| 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-21 | 2022-12-23 | $0.1500 | −33.9% |
| 2022-09-20 | 2022-09-21 | 2022-09-23 | $0.2270 | +229.0% |
| 2022-06-22 | 2022-06-23 | 2022-06-27 | $0.0690 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
DFEM dividend overview
Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF pays quarterly distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $0.78 per share, a yield of 2.09% at the latest close of $37.22. In 2025 it paid $0.7690 per share, up 17.4% from 2024.
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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DFEM dividends FAQ
Does DFEM pay a dividend?
Yes. DFEM pays quarterly distributions and has paid them since 2022. The most recent was $0.2960 per share with an ex-dividend date of September 22, 2026, payable September 24, 2026.
What is the DFEM dividend yield?
DFEM paid $0.78 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.09% at the latest close of $37.22.
When is the next DFEM 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 DFEM pay dividends?
DFEM pays distributions quarterly, 4 times a year.
How much did DFEM pay in dividends in 2025?
DFEM paid $0.7690 per share in 4 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of DFEM pay?
100 shares of DFEM would have paid about $78 over the past 12 months, before tax.