DFAXDimensional World ex. U.S. Core Equity 2 ETF
International & Global ETF · Dimensional
Holdings as of Apr 30, 2026
DFAX is an International & Global ETF from Dimensional holding 10527 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, with $12.0B in assets and a 0.28% net expense ratio. Its largest positions are TSMWF (1.5%), 005930 (1.1%) and TSM (1.0%); the top 10 holdings account for 7.6% of the portfolio. It yields 2.27% on a trailing-12-month basis.
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Holdings
- 105274.5% cash, collateral & derivative positions excluded
- Net Assets
- $12.0BETF assets as of 2026-08-10
- Expense Ratio
- 0.28%per latest SEC prospectus filing
- TTM Yield
- 2.27%trailing 12-month distributions
Performance
- 1M
- +3.5%
- YTD
- +17.0%
- 1Y
- +29.0%
- 3Y (ann.)
- +20.1%
- 5Y (ann.)
- —
- 10Y (ann.)
- —
Total returns including dividends as of 2026-08-07. 3Y/5Y/10Y annualized. Past performance does not predict future results.
Top 25 Holdings
| # | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |  TSMWFTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd | 1.45% |
| 2 |  005930Samsung Electronics Co Ltd | 1.12% |
| 3 |  TSMTaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. Ltd. | 1.01% |
| 4 |  NVSNovartis AG SPONSORED ADR | 0.66% |
| 5 |  TTETotalEnergies SE EUR2.5 | 0.61% |
| 6 |  000660SK hynix Inc | 0.59% |
| 7 |  5803Fujikura Ltd. NPV | 0.56% |
| 8 |  ASMLASML Holding N.V., New York Shares | 0.56% |
| 9 |  RYGovernment Long Bond 1.2x Strategy Fund | 0.55% |
| 10 |  700Tencent Holdings Ltd. | 0.50% |
| 11 |  SHELShell PLC SPON ADS | 0.49% |
| 12 |  7203Toyota Motor Corp. NPV | 0.40% |
| 13 |  NESNNestle SA (Registered) | 0.36% |
| 14 |  CLSCelestica Inc | 0.31% |
| 15 |  ROPRoche Holding AG | 0.30% |
| 16 |  DTEDeutsche Telekom AG (Registered) | 0.28% |
| 17 |  SMSNRUBSamsung Electronics Co Ltd | 0.27% |
| 18 |  ENGIEngie SA | 0.26% |
| 19 |  KUSDKinross Gold Corp | 0.26% |
| 20 |  SUSuncor Energy Inc | 0.26% |
| 21 |  BPBP PLC | 0.25% |
| 22 |  HSBCHSBC Holdings PLC SPON ADR NEW | 0.25% |
| 23 |  6857Advantest Corp. NPV | 0.24% |
| 24 |  BHPBHP Group Ltd. | 0.24% |
| 25 |  AZNAstraZeneca PLC ORD USD0.25 | 0.23% |
Showing the top 25 of 10527 holdings. See the full DFAX holdings list →
DFAX alternatives
The closest International & Global ETFs to DFAX by portfolio overlap — the share of weight both funds hold in the same securities.
| Fund | Overlap | Expense | Assets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 DFICDimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF | 63% | 0.22%cheaper | $14.8B | Compare → |
 VXUSVanguard Total International Stock Index Fund | 58% | 0.05%cheaper | $161.3B | Compare → |
 IXUSiShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF | 58% | 0.07%cheaper | $59.9B | Compare → |
 DFAIDimensional International Core Equity Market ETF | 56% | 0.18%cheaper | $17.5B | Compare → |
 VEUVanguard FTSE All-world Ex-us Index Fund | 54% | 0.04%cheaper | $69.8B | Compare → |
 ACWXiShares MSCI ACWI ex U.S. ETF | 50% | 0.32%pricier | $11.7B | Compare → |
 VEAVanguard Developed Markets Index Fund | 50% | 0.03%cheaper | $235.0B | Compare → |
 AVDEAvantis International Equity ETF | 49% | 0.23%cheaper | $18.2B | Compare → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is DFAX's expense ratio?
DFAX has a net expense ratio of 0.28%, per its latest SEC prospectus filing. That works out to about $28 a year on a $10,000 investment.
How many holdings does DFAX have?
DFAX held 10527 positions as of Apr 30, 2026, per its latest official holdings data. Cash, collateral and derivative positions (4.5% of portfolio weight) are excluded from that count.
What are DFAX's top 10 holdings?
DFAX's largest positions are TSMWF (1.5%), 005930 (1.1%), TSM (1.0%), NVS (0.7%), TTE (0.6%), 000660 (0.6%), 5803 (0.6%), ASML (0.6%), RY (0.5%), 700 (0.5%). Together they account for 7.6% of the portfolio.
What is DFAX's dividend yield?
DFAX yields 2.27% based on its trailing 12-month distributions, as of Aug 7, 2026.
How big is DFAX?
DFAX has $12.0B in assets as of Aug 10, 2026.
What are good alternatives to DFAX?
By portfolio overlap, the closest International & Global ETFs to DFAX are DFIC (63% overlap), VXUS (58% overlap), IXUS (58% overlap). Overlap measures the share of portfolio weight both funds hold in the same securities.