DFMC Distribution History & Yield
DFA US Micro Cap Portfolio ETF Class · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days) | Jan 13, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Thu, Apr 1, 2027 (in 158 days) | Apr 15, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Fri, Jul 2, 2027 (in 250 days) | Jul 16, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
| Sat, Oct 2, 2027 (in 342 days) | Oct 16, 2027 | $0.145 | $14.50 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFMC's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.58 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 2 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFMC do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,069 | $119,651 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,345 | $598,256 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,690 | $1,196,512 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.00%. $10,000 in DFMC would currently pay about $100 a year ($8 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFMC distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | — | $0.145 | +10.7% |
| Jun 29, 2026 | — | $0.131 | — |
Payout risk check
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About DFA US Micro Cap Portfolio ETF Class
The fund, using a market capitalization weighted approach, purchases a broad and diverse group of the securities of U.S. micro cap companies. 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 Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 29, 2026. 2 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFMC distribution FAQ
When is DFMC's next ex-distribution date?
DFMC's next ex-distribution date is Dec 30, 2026 (in 66 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.145 per share, expected on Jan 13, 2027.
How often does DFMC pay distributions?
DFMC pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.145 per share with an ex-date of Sep 29, 2026.
What is DFMC's distribution yield?
DFMC's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 0.48%, based on $0.276 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $57.83. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.58 per share, is 1.00%.
How much does DFMC pay per share?
DFMC pays about $0.145 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.58 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $58.00 a year.
Has DFMC grown or cut its distribution?
As a fund, DFMC'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 DFMC do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.00%, you would need about 2,069 shares of DFMC (roughly $119,651 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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