DFAC Distribution History & Yield
U.S. Core Equity 2 Portfolio-ETF Class Shares · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.097 | $9.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.097 | $9.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.097 | $9.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.097 | $9.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFAC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.388 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFAC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 3,093 | $140,258 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 15,464 | $701,289 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 30,928 | $1,402,577 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 0.86%. $10,000 in DFAC would currently pay about $86 a year ($7 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.097 | -10.2% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +10.2% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.098 | +7.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.091 | -14.2% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +0.0% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.106 | +27.7% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.083 | -17.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.10 | +6.4% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.094 | -3.1% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.097 | +49.2% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.065 | -36.9% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.103 | +6.2% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.097 | +5.4% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.092 | +55.9% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.059 | -52.4% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.124 | +40.9% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.088 | -2.2% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.09 | +45.2% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.062 | -45.6% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.114 | +48.1% |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.077 | +20.3% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.064 | — |
Payout risk check
DFAC's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 88/100).
Its share price moved +17.6% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About U.S. Core Equity 2 Portfolio-ETF Class Shares
The fund purchases a broad and diverse group of equity securities of U.S. companies. It invests in companies of all sizes, with increased exposure to smaller capitalization, lower relative price and higher profitability companies as compared to their representation in the U.S. Universe. The Advisor generally defines the U.S. Universe as a market capitalization weighted set of U.S. operating companies listed on a securities exchange in the United States that is deemed appropriate by the Advisor.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2021. 22 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFAC distribution FAQ
When is DFAC's next ex-distribution date?
DFAC's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.097 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFAC pay distributions?
DFAC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.097 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFAC's distribution yield?
DFAC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.87%, based on $0.394 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $45.35. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.388 per share, is 0.86%.
How much does DFAC pay per share?
DFAC pays about $0.097 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.388 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $38.80 a year.
Has DFAC grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +1.9% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DFAC's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of DFAC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 0.86%, you would need about 3,093 shares of DFAC (roughly $140,258 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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