Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW)

NYSE Arca: DFAWExchange-traded fund from Dimensional Fund Advisors.

  • Expense ratio0.25%
  • Net assets$1.70B
  • Dividend yield1.28%
  • 1-year return+16.86%
  • Holdings3

DFAW ETF price chart

DFAW quote & trading statistics

  • YTD+13.73%
  • 1 year+16.86%
  • 3 years+21.19%/yr
1Y volatility
12.00%
3Y volatility
11.57%
3Y Sharpe ratio
1.24

Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.

DFAW top 3 holdings

Dimensional World Equity ETF largest holdings by weight
#SymbolNameWeight
1DFICDimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF17.41%
2DFEMDimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF8.65%
3DFGRDimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional Gloabl Real Estate ETF1.50%

The top 3 holdings make up 27.6% of the fund (3 holdings in total). As of October 24, 2026.

DFAW sector weights

Technology
27.0%
Financial Services
16.9%
Industrials
13.6%
Consumer Cyclical
8.9%
Healthcare
8.3%
Communication Services
6.5%
Energy
6.0%
Consumer Defensive
5.2%
Basic Materials
4.9%
Real Estate
2.1%
Utilities
2.1%

DFAW region weights

North America
71.3%
Europe Developed
7.4%
Asia Developed
4.4%
Japan
4.4%
Asia Emerging
3.1%
United Kingdom
2.2%
Australasia
1.2%
Africa/Middle East
0.9%
Latin America
0.8%
Europe Emerging
0.2%

DFAW asset allocation

U.S. stocks
71.8%
Non-U.S. stocks
27.6%
Cash
0.6%
Other
0.0%

DFAW market-cap breakdown

Mega cap
30.3%
Large cap
27.1%
Mid cap
25.4%
Small cap
12.5%
Micro cap
4.3%

About Dimensional World Equity ETF

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.

DFAW ETF FAQ

What is the DFAW expense ratio?

Dimensional World Equity ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.25%, or $25.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.

How much money is in DFAW?

Dimensional World Equity ETF has about $1.70B in net assets.

What are the top holdings of DFAW?

The largest positions in DFAW are Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF (17.41%), Dimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF (8.65%), Dimensional ETF Trust - Dimensional Gloabl Real Estate ETF (1.50%). The fund holds 3 securities in total.

How has DFAW performed?

DFAW returned +16.86% over the past year, including reinvested distributions.

Does DFAW pay dividends?

DFAW has a dividend yield of 1.28%.

When was DFAW launched?

Dimensional World Equity ETF began trading on September 26, 2023.