DFAX Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.222 | $22.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFAX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.888 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 21 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFAX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,352 | $49,608 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 6,757 | $248,041 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 13,514 | $496,081 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.42%. $10,000 in DFAX would currently pay about $242 a year ($20 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFAX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.222 | -42.3% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.385 | +563.8% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.058 | -74.8% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.23 | +24.3% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.185 | -48.9% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.362 | +424.6% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.069 | -70.5% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.234 | +28.6% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.182 | -38.5% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.296 | +957.1% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.028 | -84.2% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.177 | -17.3% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.214 | -29.1% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.302 | +619.0% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.042 | -77.5% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.187 | -17.6% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.227 | -19.2% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.281 | +1552.9% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.017 | -93.0% |
| Dec 16, 2021 | — | $0.244 | +101.7% |
| Sep 21, 2021 | — | $0.121 | — |
Payout risk check
DFAX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 47/100).
Its share price moved +17.0% 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 World ex U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF
Generally, the Advisor buys and sells securities for the Portfolio with the goals of: (i) delaying and minimizing the realization of net capital gains (e.g., selling stocks with capital losses to offset gains, realized or anticipated); and (ii) maximizing the extent to which any realized net capital gains are long-term in nature (i.e., taxable at lower capital gains tax rates). The Portfolio is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of equity securities of non-U.S. companies in countries with developed and emerging markets.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Sep 21, 2021. 21 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFAX distribution FAQ
When is DFAX's next ex-distribution date?
DFAX'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 $0.222 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFAX pay distributions?
DFAX pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.222 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFAX's distribution yield?
DFAX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.44%, based on $0.895 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.71. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.888 per share, is 2.42%.
How much does DFAX pay per share?
DFAX pays about $0.222 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.888 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $88.80 a year.
Has DFAX grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +6.3% a year. There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, DFAX's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of DFAX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.42%, you would need about 1,352 shares of DFAX (roughly $49,608 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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