DFAR Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional US Real Estate ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 22, 2026 (in 13 days) | Oct 6, 2026 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 104 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 195 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.14 | $14.00 | 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 $0.56 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 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 | 2,143 | $55,393 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,715 | $276,964 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 21,429 | $553,929 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.17%. $10,000 in DFAR would currently pay about $217 a year ($18 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAR distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 33/100).
Its share price moved +8.2% 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 US Real Estate ETF
The portfolio, using a market capitalization weighted approach, will concentrate investments in readily marketable equity securities of companies whose principal activities include ownership, management, development, construction, or sale of residential, commercial or industrial real estate. The Portfolio will principally invest in equity securities of companies in certain REITs 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. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 Sep 22, 2026 (in 13 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.14 per share, expected on Oct 6, 2026.
How often does DFAR pay distributions?
DFAR pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.14 per share with an ex-date of Jun 23, 2026.
What is DFAR's distribution yield?
DFAR's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.73%, based on $0.705 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $25.85. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.56 per share, is 2.17%.
How much does DFAR pay per share?
DFAR pays about $0.14 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.56 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $56.00 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 +10.5% a year.
How many shares of DFAR do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.17%, you would need about 2,143 shares of DFAR (roughly $55,393 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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