DFEM Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 148 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 239 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 330 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.296 | $29.60 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFEM's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.184 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFEM do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,014 | $38,726 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,068 | $193,632 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,136 | $387,264 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.10%. $10,000 in DFEM would currently pay about $310 a year ($26 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFEM distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.296 | +26.5% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.234 | +408.7% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.046 | -77.2% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.202 | -22.0% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.259 | +4.9% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.247 | +304.9% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.061 | -65.3% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.176 | -31.2% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.256 | +34.7% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.19 | +475.8% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.033 | -73.0% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.122 | -57.9% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.29 | +87.1% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.155 | +474.1% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.027 | -82.0% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.15 | -33.9% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.227 | +229.0% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.069 | — |
Payout risk check
DFEM's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 51/100).
Its share price moved +19.1% 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 Emerging Markets Core Equity 2 ETF
The Portfolio is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of equity securities associated with emerging markets, which may include frontier markets (emerging market countries in an earlier stage of development). As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, the Portfolio will invest at least 80% of its net assets in emerging markets equity investments that are defined in the prospectus as Approved Market securities.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Diversified Emerging Mkts. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2022. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFEM distribution FAQ
When is DFEM's next ex-distribution date?
DFEM's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 57 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.296 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFEM pay distributions?
DFEM pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.296 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFEM's distribution yield?
DFEM's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.04%, based on $0.778 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.21. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.184 per share, is 3.10%.
How much does DFEM pay per share?
DFEM pays about $0.296 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $1.184 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $118.40 a year.
Has DFEM grown or cut its distribution?
DFEM has raised its annual distribution for 2 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +7.7% a year.
How many shares of DFEM do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.10%, you would need about 1,014 shares of DFEM (roughly $38,726 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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