DFAW · Dimensional World Equity ETF
DFAW is actively managed and returned +19.2% over the past year.
Points (pts) are percentage points.
| Window | Total return | S&P 500 (SPY) | Gap to SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1M Sep 9 – Oct 9, 2026 | −0.1% | +2.4% | −2.4 pts |
| 3M Jul 10 – Oct 9, 2026 | +1.5% | +3.4% | −1.9 pts |
| 6M Apr 10 – Oct 9, 2026 | +10.3% | +15.2% | −4.9 pts |
| YTD Dec 31, 2025 – Oct 9, 2026 | +15.1% | +15.1% | 0.0 pts |
| 1Y Oct 9, 2025 – Oct 9, 2026 | +19.2% | +17.3% | +1.9 pts |
| 3Y Oct 10, 2023 – Oct 9, 2026 | +77.0% | +85.8% | −8.8 pts |
| Since launch Sep 27, 2023 – Oct 9, 2026 | +78.9% | +89.5% | −10.6 pts |
Total return at closing prices, distributions reinvested. Every column is a total return. Year to date runs from the last close of the year before. Source: ETFIQ.
In plain words
Questions people ask about DFAW
- How has DFAW performed?
- Over the year to Oct 9, 2026, DFAW returned +19.2% with distributions reinvested, against +17.3% for the S&P 500. Over three years the figure is +77.0%.
- What does DFAW cost?
- The prospectus expense ratio is 0.24% a year.
- What does DFAW hold?
- 5 positions as filed for Jul 31, 2026, with the top ten at 99.9% of the fund. 0% of its weight is in stocks the S&P 500 also holds.
- How far is DFAW below its high?
- 1.8% below its high of Aug 14, 2026, measured on the reinvested series to Oct 9, 2026.
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