DFAS Distribution History & Yield
U.S. Small Cap Portfolio-ETF Class Shares · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.20 | $20.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFAS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.80 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFAS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,500 | $118,192 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 7,500 | $590,962 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 15,000 | $1,181,925 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.02%. $10,000 in DFAS would currently pay about $102 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.20 | -16.7% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.24 | +45.5% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.165 | -17.9% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.201 | +6.9% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.188 | +10.6% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.17 | +27.8% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.133 | -25.3% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.178 | +9.9% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.162 | -3.0% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.167 | +74.0% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.096 | -43.5% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.17 | +6.9% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.159 | -1.9% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.162 | +57.3% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.103 | -42.1% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.178 | +31.9% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.135 | -2.2% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.138 | +84.0% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.075 | -43.2% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $1.512 Special | — |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.132 | +67.1% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.079 | — |
Payout risk check
DFAS's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +15.1% over the past year.
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About U.S. Small Cap Portfolio-ETF Class Shares
The fund, using a market capitalization weighted approach, purchases a broad and diverse group of readily marketable securities of U.S. small cap companies. A company's market capitalization is the number of its shares outstanding times its price per share. Under a market capitalization weighted approach, companies with higher market capitalizations generally represent a larger proportion of the fund than companies with relatively lower market capitalizations.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Small 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.
DFAS distribution FAQ
When is DFAS's next ex-distribution date?
DFAS'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 $0.20 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFAS pay distributions?
DFAS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.20 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFAS's distribution yield?
DFAS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.02%, based on $0.806 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $78.79. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.80 per share, is 1.02%.
How much does DFAS pay per share?
DFAS pays about $0.20 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.80 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $80.00 a year.
Has DFAS grown or cut its distribution?
DFAS has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +10.2% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DFAS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.02%, you would need about 1,500 shares of DFAS (roughly $118,192 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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