DFAT Dividend Yield 2026: Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF

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Data last updated: Jul 06, 2026

Dividend Yield: 1.38%

Annual Dividend: $0.96 per share

Ex-Dividend Date: 2026-06-23

Dividend Frequency: quarterly

Sector: Financial Services

Years of Dividend History: 17

About Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF Dividend

The Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF dividend reflects a fund that keeps at least 80% of its assets in U.S. company securities, with the flexibility to use futures contracts to fine-tune equity exposure. DFAT currently yields 1.38%, with a trailing annual dividend rate of $0.9587 per share paid quarterly. The next ex-dividend date is June 23, 2026. That growth rate, not the yield, is the main draw here: the fund suits growth-and-income investors who want rising distributions over time rather than a high starting yield.

Dividend Safety

Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF pays out dividends as a fund, making a traditional payout ratio not applicable (fund/ETF). Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF dividend safety rests on the fund's mandate to hold at least 80% of assets in U.S. equities, which ties distributions directly to the income and capital activity generated by that underlying portfolio. The most significant pressure point is market sensitivity: with a beta of 1.04, DFAT moves in line with the broader market, meaning a sharp equity downturn can reduce the income the portfolio generates and pull distributions lower.

Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF (DFAT) Dividend Growth Rate, CAGR, and History

Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF dividend history shows a CAGR of 13.5% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments grew from $0.1390 to $0.9248 over that window (2026 is a partial year and excluded from the CAGR calculation). The history does include at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%, so the path has not been straight up, and the largest single-year jump was 141.0% in 2012.

Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF Dividend Growth Rate (CAGR)

Period	CAGR	From	To
3-Year	+16.3%	$0.59 (2022)	$0.92 (2025)
5-Year	+13.2%	$0.50 (2020)	$0.92 (2025)
10-Year	+9.2%	$0.38 (2015)	$0.92 (2025)

Is Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF a Good Dividend Stock?

DFAT fits growth-and-income investors who want a rising income stream from a U.S. equity-focused fund and can accept a low starting yield. At 1.38%, the yield is classified as low (below 2%), though it sits above the fund's own 5-year average of 1.04%, which shows the payout has grown faster than the share price over that period. The 13.5% annual dividend growth rate is the defining characteristic here. What an investor gains is a rapidly expanding distribution; what they accept is a yield that delivers modest current income in the near term.

Recent Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF Dividend Payments

Payment Date	Amount per Share
2026-06-23	$0.2318
2026-03-24	$0.2079
2025-12-16	$0.2432
2025-09-23	$0.2759
2025-06-24	$0.2444
2025-03-25	$0.1614
2024-12-17	$0.2113
2024-09-17	$0.2005
2024-06-18	$0.2103
2024-03-19	$0.1057

Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF Annual Dividend History

Year	Total Dividends
2026	$0.4397
2025	$0.9248
2024	$0.7278
2023	$0.6999
2022	$0.5880

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Frequently Asked Questions

How often does Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF pay dividends?

Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF pays dividends quarterly. The last dividend amount was $0.2318 per share, with the next ex-dividend date set for June 23, 2026.

What is Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF's current dividend yield?

The current DFAT dividend yield is 1.38%. That sits above the fund's 5-year average yield of 1.04%, reflecting dividend growth that has outpaced share price gains over that period.

Has Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF ever cut its dividend?

Yes, the available history shows at least one year-over-year decline exceeding 5%. For example, the 2022 annual payment of $0.5880 was down from $0.6658 in 2021, and 2016 saw a decline from 2015's $0.3849 to $0.3421.

How fast has Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF grown its dividend?

DFAT has grown its dividend at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 13.5% per year from 2010 to 2025. Per-share payments rose from $0.1390 to $0.9248 over that 15-year window.

What type of investor is Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF best suited for?

DFAT suits growth-and-income investors who prioritize dividend growth over current yield. The 1.38% yield is low, but the 13.5% annual growth rate makes it more relevant for investors focused on rising future income than immediate high payouts.

Is Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF dividend safe?

There is no traditional payout ratio to assess since DFAT is a fund, making the safety classification not applicable (fund/ETF). Distributions depend on the income generated by the underlying U.S. equity portfolio, and a beta of 1.04 means market downturns can directly pressure payouts.

Why is Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF dividend yield low?

The 1.38% yield is low because DFAT is a U.S. equity fund, and equity funds typically generate modest income relative to price. The fund's value comes primarily from dividend growth at 13.5% per year, not from a high starting yield.

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