DFCA Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional California Municipal Bond ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days) | Sep 29, 2026 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Oct 13, 2026 (in 34 days) | Oct 27, 2026 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Nov 10, 2026 (in 62 days) | Nov 24, 2026 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Dec 8, 2026 (in 90 days) | Dec 22, 2026 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jan 5, 2027 (in 118 days) | Jan 19, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Feb 2, 2027 (in 146 days) | Feb 16, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 2, 2027 (in 174 days) | Mar 16, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 30, 2027 (in 202 days) | Apr 13, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Apr 27, 2027 (in 230 days) | May 11, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, May 25, 2027 (in 258 days) | Jun 8, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 286 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jul 20, 2027 (in 314 days) | Aug 3, 2027 | $0.1113 | $11.13 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFCA's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.4467 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 38 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFCA do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 899 | $44,076 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,493 | $220,379 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 8,986 | $440,757 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.72%. $10,000 in DFCA would currently pay about $272 a year ($23 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFCA distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2026 | — | $0.105 | -8.7% |
| Jul 21, 2026 | — | $0.115 | -13.5% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.133 | +23.1% |
| May 19, 2026 | — | $0.108 | +24.1% |
| Apr 21, 2026 | — | $0.087 | -35.1% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.134 | +38.1% |
| Feb 18, 2026 | — | $0.097 | +155.3% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | — | $0.038 | -82.0% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.211 | +104.9% |
| Nov 18, 2025 | — | $0.103 | -12.0% |
| Oct 21, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +5.4% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.111 | -5.1% |
| Aug 19, 2025 | — | $0.117 | +1.7% |
| Jul 22, 2025 | — | $0.115 | +0.9% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.114 | -11.6% |
| May 20, 2025 | — | $0.129 | +2.4% |
| Apr 22, 2025 | — | $0.126 | -9.4% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.139 | +35.0% |
| Feb 19, 2025 | — | $0.103 | +128.9% |
| Jan 22, 2025 | — | $0.045 | -80.2% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.227 | +99.1% |
| Nov 19, 2024 | — | $0.114 | -24.0% |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | $0.15 | +61.3% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.093 | -32.1% |
| Aug 20, 2024 | — | $0.137 | +17.1% |
| Jul 16, 2024 | — | $0.117 | +11.4% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.105 | -24.5% |
| May 21, 2024 | — | $0.139 | +24.1% |
| Apr 16, 2024 | — | $0.112 | +17.9% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.095 | -23.4% |
| Feb 21, 2024 | — | $0.124 | +490.5% |
| Jan 17, 2024 | — | $0.021 | -89.2% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.194 | +68.7% |
| Nov 21, 2023 | — | $0.115 | -15.4% |
| Oct 24, 2023 | — | $0.136 | +47.8% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.092 | +114.0% |
| Aug 22, 2023 | — | $0.043 | -8.5% |
| Jul 18, 2023 | — | $0.047 | — |
Payout risk check
DFCA's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 67/100).
Its share price moved -0.5% 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 California Municipal Bond ETF
The fund will seek to achieve its investment objective by investing primarily in a universe of investment grade municipal securities, the interest on which is exempt from regular federal income tax and the state personal income tax of California. The portfolio may also invest in exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to gain exposure to the municipal bond market pending investment in municipal bonds.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Muni California Intermediate. First distribution on our records: Jul 18, 2023. 38 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFCA distribution FAQ
When is DFCA's next ex-distribution date?
DFCA's next ex-distribution date is Sep 15, 2026 (in 6 days, estimated from its monthly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.1113 per share, expected on Sep 29, 2026.
How often does DFCA pay distributions?
DFCA pays distributions every month, 12 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.105 per share with an ex-date of Aug 18, 2026.
What is DFCA's distribution yield?
DFCA's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.77%, based on $1.359 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $49.05. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.3354 per share, is 2.72%.
How much does DFCA pay per share?
DFCA pays about $0.1113 per share each month, which works out to roughly $1.3354 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $133.54 a year.
Has DFCA grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, DFCA'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 DFCA do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.72%, you would need about 899 shares of DFCA (roughly $44,076 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every month, so the monthly figure is an average.
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