DFAR Distribution History & Yield
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Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.307 | $30.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFAR's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.228 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 19 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFAR do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 978 | $24,107 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,886 | $120,537 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,772 | $241,075 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 4.98%. $10,000 in DFAR would currently pay about $498 a year ($41 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.307 | +119.3% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.14 | +225.6% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.043 | -88.7% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.379 | +165.0% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.143 | +1.4% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.141 | +683.3% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.018 | -94.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.356 | +142.2% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.147 | +0.7% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.146 | +508.3% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.024 | -91.5% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.281 | +30.1% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.216 | +34.2% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.161 | +323.7% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.038 | -84.0% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.237 | +175.6% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.086 | +207.1% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.028 | +250.0% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.008 | — |
Payout risk check
DFAR's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 32/100).
Its share price moved +3.4% 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 DFA Real Estate Securities Portfolio – ETF Class Shares
The fund, using a market capitalization weighted approach, purchases readily marketable equity securities of companies whose principal activities include ownership, management, development, construction, or sale of residential, commercial or industrial real estate. It will principally invest in equity securities of companies in certain real estate investment trusts and companies engaged in residential construction and firms, except partnerships, whose principal business is to develop commercial property.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Real Estate. First distribution on our records: Mar 22, 2022. 19 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFAR distribution FAQ
When is DFAR's next ex-distribution date?
DFAR'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 $0.307 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFAR pay distributions?
DFAR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.307 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFAR's distribution yield?
DFAR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.52%, based on $0.869 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $24.67. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.228 per share, is 4.98%.
How much does DFAR pay per share?
DFAR pays about $0.307 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.228 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $122.80 a year.
Has DFAR grown or cut its distribution?
DFAR has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +10.1% a year.
How many shares of DFAR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 4.98%, you would need about 978 shares of DFAR (roughly $24,107 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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