DFAI Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional International 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 | $0.184 | $18.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.184 | $18.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.184 | $18.40 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.184 | $18.40 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFAI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.736 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 24 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFAI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,631 | $68,136 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,153 | $340,679 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,305 | $681,359 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.76%. $10,000 in DFAI would currently pay about $176 a year ($15 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.184 | -61.1% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.473 | +363.7% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.102 | -59.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.253 | +78.2% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.142 | -67.8% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.441 | +350.0% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.098 | -57.0% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.228 | +67.6% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.136 | -64.4% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.382 | +695.8% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.048 | -72.1% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.172 | +22.9% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.14 | -60.6% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.355 | +294.4% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.09 | -32.3% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.133 | -8.9% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.146 | -55.6% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.329 | +350.7% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.073 | -59.2% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.179 | +33.6% |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.134 | -37.7% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.215 | +168.8% |
| Mar 23, 2021 | — | $0.08 | +220.0% |
| Dec 17, 2020 | — | $0.025 | — |
Payout risk check
DFAI's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 40/100).
Its share price moved +15.0% 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 International Core Equity Market ETF
The fund will invest 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 International Universe. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The Advisor may also increase or reduce the fund's exposure to an eligible company, or exclude a company, based on shorter-term considerations, such as a company's price momentum, short-run reversals, and investment characteristics.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Foreign Large Blend. 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.
DFAI distribution FAQ
When is DFAI's next ex-distribution date?
DFAI'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 $0.184 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFAI pay distributions?
DFAI pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.184 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFAI's distribution yield?
DFAI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.42%, based on $1.012 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $41.79. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.736 per share, is 1.76%.
How much does DFAI pay per share?
DFAI pays about $0.184 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.736 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $73.60 a year.
Has DFAI grown or cut its distribution?
DFAI has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +12.1% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DFAI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.76%, you would need about 1,631 shares of DFAI (roughly $68,136 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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