DFAE Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.268 | $26.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.268 | $26.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.268 | $26.80 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.268 | $26.80 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFAE's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.072 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFAE do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,120 | $42,112 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,598 | $210,560 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 11,195 | $421,119 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.85%. $10,000 in DFAE would currently pay about $285 a year ($24 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAE distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.268 | +26.4% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.212 | +300.0% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.053 | -74.1% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.205 | -10.9% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.23 | +2.2% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.225 | +294.7% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.057 | -61.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.148 | -38.1% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.239 | +33.5% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.179 | +496.7% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.03 | -67.7% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.093 | -67.5% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.286 | +62.5% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.176 | +467.7% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.031 | -80.6% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.16 | -42.0% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.276 | +110.7% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.131 | +125.9% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.058 | -61.1% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.149 | -29.0% |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.21 | +144.2% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.086 | +8500.0% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.001 | -66.7% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $0.003 | — |
Payout risk check
DFAE's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 51/100).
Its share price moved +19.3% 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 Dimensional Emerging Core Equity Market ETF
The fund is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of readily marketable emerging markets equity securities that is composed of companies within the Emerging Markets Universe that meet the Advisor's investment criteria. The Advisor defines the "Emerging Markets Universe" as a market capitalization weighted set of non-U.S. companies associated with emerging markets, which may include frontier markets that have been designated as Approved Markets for investment by the Advisor.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Dec 17, 2020. 24 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFAE distribution FAQ
When is DFAE's next ex-distribution date?
DFAE's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.268 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFAE pay distributions?
DFAE pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.268 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFAE's distribution yield?
DFAE's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.96%, based on $0.738 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $37.62. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.072 per share, is 2.85%.
How much does DFAE pay per share?
DFAE pays about $0.268 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.072 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $107.20 a year.
Has DFAE grown or cut its distribution?
DFAE has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +4.2% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DFAE do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.85%, you would need about 1,120 shares of DFAE (roughly $42,112 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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