DFAI Dividend Yield 2026: Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF

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Data last updated: Aug 17, 2026

Snapshot (as of Aug 17, 2026): Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) pays a $0.97 annual dividend ($0.24 quarterly), yielding 2.23% at $43.42/share. Next ex-dividend date 2026-06-23. Source: Yahoo Finance, aggregated by MerryDiv.

Dividend Yield: 2.23%

Annual Dividend: $0.97 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-23

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 7

About Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF Dividend

The Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF dividend reflects a fund that targets international equities with a deliberate tilt toward smaller companies, lower valuations, and higher profitability. DFAI currently pays $0.9690 per share annually, on a quarterly schedule, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 23, 2026. The current yield stands at 2.24%. With a beta of 0.91, the fund moves slightly less than the broader market, which appeals to income investors who want international equity exposure without amplified volatility.

Dividend Safety

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF pays out dividends as a fund, making the payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF dividend safety rests on the income generated by its underlying international equity holdings, which span companies of diverse market capitalizations with a lean toward higher-profitability firms. The primary pressure point is that distributions from equity-focused ETFs fluctuate with the dividend income of underlying holdings, meaning payouts can vary year to year based on portfolio composition and foreign market conditions.

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 11.3% per year from 2021 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.6080 to $0.9330 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the growth calculation). The smallest annual increase in the window was 4.9% in 2024, while the largest reached 17.5% in 2025.

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+11.1%	$0.68 (2022)	$0.93 (2025)

Is Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

DFAI fits dividend investors who want international equity income paired with above-average dividend growth. The yield sits in the moderate (2–4%) range at 2.24%, and that figure runs above the fund's own 5-year average yield of 1.74%, meaning current buyers are getting more income relative to price than the historical norm. Four consecutive years of dividend increases and an 11.3% annual growth rate are the fund's clearest strengths. The trade-off is that distributions depend on the income generated by international equity holdings, so payouts are not as predictable as those from a fixed-income instrument. Investors gain international diversification with a growth-oriented dividend; they accept variability in the payout amount.

Recent Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-23	$0.4730
2026-03-24	$0.1018
2025-12-16	$0.2526
2025-09-23	$0.1416
2025-06-24	$0.4411
2025-03-25	$0.0977
2024-12-17	$0.2278
2024-09-17	$0.1363
2024-06-18	$0.3819
2024-03-19	$0.0482

Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.5748
2025	$0.9330
2024	$0.7942
2023	$0.7572
2022	$0.6810

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does DFAI pay dividends?

Yes, Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF (DFAI) pays a $0.24 quarterly dividend per share, yielding 2.23%.

How often does Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF pay dividends?

DFAI pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.4730 per share, with the next ex-dividend date on June 23, 2026.

What is Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF's current dividend yield?

The current DFAI dividend yield is 2.24%. That is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 1.74%, so current buyers are receiving more income relative to price than the historical norm.

Has Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF ever cut its dividend?

No year-over-year decline appears in the available history from 2021 through 2025. The 2026 figure is a partial year and does not reflect a full annual payment, so it is not comparable to prior complete years.

How fast has Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF grown its dividend?

DFAI has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.3% per year from 2021 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.6080 to $0.9330 over that four-year window.

Is Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF a good dividend stock for income investors?

DFAI offers a moderate (2–4%) yield of 2.24%, currently above its own 5-year average of 1.74%, with four consecutive years of dividend increases. Income investors who prioritize international equity exposure and dividend growth will find those characteristics relevant; those who need a fixed, predictable payout should note that ETF distributions can vary.

What type of investor is Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF best suited for?

DFAI suits dividend investors who want international equity income with a growth component. The 11.3% annual dividend CAGR and a beta of 0.91 point toward a fund that grows its payout at a meaningful rate while carrying slightly below-market price volatility.

How does Dimensional - International Core Equity Market ETF compare to its own historical yield?

The current yield of 2.24% is above the fund's 5-year average yield of 1.74%. That gap of roughly half a percentage point means the fund is distributing more income relative to its current price than it has on average over the past five years.

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