DFSV Distribution History & Yield
DFA U.S. Small Cap 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 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.15 | $15.00 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFSV's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.60 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 19 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFSV do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 2,000 | $77,820 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 10,000 | $389,100 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 20,000 | $778,200 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 1.54%. $10,000 in DFSV would currently pay about $154 a year ($13 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFSV distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.15 | +11.1% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.135 | +16.4% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.116 | -18.9% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.143 | +0.7% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.142 | +4.4% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.136 | +67.9% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.081 | -40.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.137 | +38.4% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.099 | -13.2% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.114 | +107.3% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.055 | -52.2% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.115 | +12.7% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.102 | +2.0% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.10 | +72.4% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.058 | -44.8% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.105 | +50.0% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.07 | +55.6% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.045 | +1025.0% |
| Mar 22, 2022 | — | $0.004 | — |
Payout risk check
DFSV's last 12 distributions were fairly stable (consistency score 77/100).
Its share price moved +22.2% 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 DFA U.S. Small Cap Value Portfolio – ETF Class Shares
The fund normally will invest at least 80% of its net assets in securities of small cap U.S. 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 Portfolio.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Small Value. First distribution on our records: Mar 22, 2022. 19 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 23, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFSV distribution FAQ
When is DFSV's next ex-distribution date?
DFSV'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 $0.15 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFSV pay distributions?
DFSV pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.15 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFSV's distribution yield?
DFSV's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 1.40%, based on $0.544 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $38.91. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.60 per share, is 1.54%.
How much does DFSV pay per share?
DFSV pays about $0.15 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.60 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $60.00 a year.
Has DFSV grown or cut its distribution?
DFSV has raised its annual distribution for 3 consecutive years. Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +14.2% a year.
How many shares of DFSV do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 1.54%, you would need about 2,000 shares of DFSV (roughly $77,820 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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