DFAT Distribution History & Yield
U.S. Targeted Value 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 | $0.247 | $24.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.247 | $24.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.247 | $24.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.247 | $24.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFAT's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.988 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 22 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFAT do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,215 | $83,283 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,073 | $416,417 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 12,146 | $832,834 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.44%. $10,000 in DFAT would currently pay about $144 a year ($12 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAT distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.247 | +6.5% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.232 | +11.5% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.208 | -14.4% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.243 | -12.0% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.276 | +13.1% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.244 | +51.6% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.161 | -23.7% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.211 | +5.5% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.20 | -4.8% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.21 | +98.1% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.106 | -47.3% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.201 | +14.9% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.175 | -11.2% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.197 | +55.1% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.127 | -27.4% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.175 | +14.4% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.153 | -10.5% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.171 | +92.1% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.089 | -71.2% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.309 | +180.9% |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.11 | -6.0% |
| Jun 22, 2021 | — | $0.117 | — |
Payout risk check
DFAT's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 80/100).
Its share price moved +17.8% 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 U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio-ETF Class Shares
The fund purchases a broad and diverse group of the readily marketable securities of U.S. small and mid cap companies that the advisor determines to be value stocks with higher profitability. It 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 fund.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Small Value. 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.
DFAT distribution FAQ
When is DFAT's next ex-distribution date?
DFAT'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 $0.247 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFAT pay distributions?
DFAT pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.247 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFAT's distribution yield?
DFAT's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.36%, based on $0.93 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $68.57. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.988 per share, is 1.44%.
How much does DFAT pay per share?
DFAT pays about $0.247 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.988 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $98.80 a year.
Has DFAT grown or cut its distribution?
DFAT has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +11.3% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of DFAT do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.44%, you would need about 1,215 shares of DFAT (roughly $83,283 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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