Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core… (DEXC) Performance
DEXC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +23.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +27.4% total return
- Since first price
- +54.8% since 2024
DEXC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | DEXC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −8.3% | −8.3% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.2% | −2.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +2.9% | +1.8% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +23.3% | +21.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +27.4% | +25.2% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| Since inceptionNov 14, 2024 | +54.8% | +49.5% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: DEXC vs SPY
From Nov 14, 2024: DEXC grew to $15,483, SPY to $13,104.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DEXC returns by calendar year
1 of 1 full years positive. Best 2025 (+27.1%), worst 2025 (+27.1%). 2026 is year to date.
DEXC annual returns table
| Year | DEXC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +23.3% | −18.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +27.1% | −12.9% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
DEXC largest drawdowns
Now 13.5% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | −18.3% | Jul 29, 2026 | not yet | 37 days | 4 months so far |
| Dec 11, 2024 | −15.1% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 12, 2025 | 4 months | 5 months |
| Feb 25, 2026 | −12.9% | Mar 30, 2026 | Apr 14, 2026 | 33 days | 48 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
DEXC risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2024 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +31.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 20.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.23 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.24 |
| Best month | +15.0% |
| Worst month | −11.1% |
| Best 12 months | +62.5% |
| Worst 12 months | +19.4% |
| Positive months | 68% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
DEXC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 12 | +19.4% | +41.1% | +62.5% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2024. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DEXC performance overview
Dimensional Emerging Markets ex China Core… (DEXC) returned +27.4% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 14, 2024 it has returned +54.8%. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −18.3%, from Jun 22, 2026 to Jul 29, 2026; the fund has not yet regained that high. Volatility has been 20.9% a year.
Related: DEXC chart, DEXC holdings, DEXC dividends. See the DEXC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DEXC performance FAQ
What is the DEXC return over the past year?
DEXC returned +27.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 25.2%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DEXC be worth?
$10,000 invested in DEXC at its first recorded close on November 14, 2024 would be worth about $15,483 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What is the biggest drawdown of DEXC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −18.3% between June 22, 2026 and July 29, 2026. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 13.5% below its peak.
How volatile is DEXC?
Over the past history DEXC had an annualized volatility of 20.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.23 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).