DFAS Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional U.S. Small Cap 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 | $0.24 | $24.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 104 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.24 | $24.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 195 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.24 | $24.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.24 | $24.00 | 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 $0.96 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 21 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 | 1,250 | $102,750 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,250 | $513,750 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,500 | $1,027,500 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.17%. $10,000 in DFAS would currently pay about $117 a year ($10 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 +20.3% 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 U.S. Small Cap ETF
The fund, using a market capitalization weighted approach, is designed to generally purchase a broad and diverse group of securities of U.S. small cap companies. As a non-fundamental policy, normally, the fund will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap U.S. companies. The fund may purchase or sell futures contracts and options on futures contracts for U.S. equity securities and indices, to increase or decrease equity market exposure based on actual or expected cash inflows to or outflows from the Portfolio.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Small Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2021. 21 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 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 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 $0.24 per share, expected on Oct 6, 2026.
How often does DFAS pay distributions?
DFAS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.24 per share with an ex-date of Jun 23, 2026.
What is DFAS's distribution yield?
DFAS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.97%, based on $0.794 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $82.20. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.96 per share, is 1.17%.
How much does DFAS pay per share?
DFAS pays about $0.24 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.96 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $96.00 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 +11.2% 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 1.17%, you would need about 1,250 shares of DFAS (roughly $102,750 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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