(DFAX) Dimensional World ex U.S. - Ratings and Ratios
International Stocks, Developed Markets, Emerging Markets
Description: DFAX Dimensional World ex U.S.
The Dimensional World ex U.S. Core Equity2 ETF (DFAX) is an exchange-traded fund that employs a tax-efficient investment strategy, aiming to minimize the realization of net capital gains and maximize long-term capital gains. This is achieved through a thoughtful securities selection and disposal process.
The funds investment objective is to provide broad diversification by investing in a wide range of equity securities from non-U.S. companies, covering both developed and emerging markets. This diversified approach is expected to mitigate risk and potentially capitalize on growth opportunities across various international markets.
Key performance indicators (KPIs) to monitor for DFAX include its tracking error relative to its benchmark, expense ratio, and dividend yield. A low tracking error indicates that the fund is effectively mirroring its intended index. The expense ratio, which is likely to be relatively low given the funds index-like characteristics, affects net returns. Dividend yield is also crucial as it reflects the income generated by the funds holdings.
From a portfolio management perspective, metrics such as the funds Sharpe ratio, beta relative to global equity benchmarks, and sector allocation can provide insights into its risk-adjusted performance and potential vulnerabilities. A high Sharpe ratio indicates strong risk-adjusted returns, while a beta close to 1 suggests that the funds volatility is aligned with that of its benchmark.
Given its investment in both developed and emerging markets, DFAXs performance is likely influenced by macroeconomic factors such as currency fluctuations, trade policies, and global economic growth trends. As such, monitoring these macroeconomic indicators can offer valuable context for understanding the funds performance.
DFAX ETF Overview
Market Cap in USD | 9,187m |
Category | Foreign Large Blend |
TER | 0.28% |
IPO / Inception | 2008-03-06 |
DFAX ETF Ratings
Growth Rating | 56.2% |
Fundamental | - |
Dividend Rating | 58.7% |
Return 12m vs S&P 500 | 1.97% |
Analyst Rating | - |
DFAX Dividends
Dividend Yield 12m | 2.99% |
Yield on Cost 5y | 3.52% |
Annual Growth 5y | 19.33% |
Payout Consistency | 100.0% |
Payout Ratio | % |
DFAX Growth Ratios
Growth Correlation 3m | 93% |
Growth Correlation 12m | 74.6% |
Growth Correlation 5y | 72.3% |
CAGR 5y | 6.28% |
CAGR/Max DD 5y | 0.22 |
Sharpe Ratio 12m | 1.57 |
Alpha | 6.30 |
Beta | 0.711 |
Volatility | 12.05% |
Current Volume | 1872.6k |
Average Volume 20d | 377.3k |
Stop Loss | 29.6 (-3.3%) |
Signal | 0.32 |
What is the price of DFAX shares?
Over the past week, the price has changed by -1.23%, over one month by +2.93%, over three months by +8.62% and over the past year by +19.27%.
Is Dimensional World ex U.S. a good stock to buy?
Based on momentum, paid dividends and discounted-cash-flow analyses, the fair value of DFAX is around 29.90 USD . This means that DFAX is currently overvalued and has a potential downside of -2.32%.
Is DFAX a buy, sell or hold?
What are the forecasts/targets for the DFAX price?
Issuer | Target | Up/Down from current |
---|---|---|
Wallstreet Target Price | - | - |
Analysts Target Price | - | - |
ValueRay Target Price | 33.4 | 9% |
Last update: 2025-08-30 04:37
DFAX Fundamental Data Overview
CCE Cash And Equivalents = unknown
Revenue TTM is 0, using Net Income TTM 0.0 + Cost of Revenue 0.0 = 0.0 USD
Beta = 0.98
Revenue TTM = 0.0 USD
EBIT TTM = 0.0 USD
EBITDA TTM = 0.0 USD
Long Term Debt = unknown (none)
Short Term Debt = unknown (none)
Debt = unknown
Net Debt = unknown
Enterprise Value = 9.19b USD (9.19b + (null Debt) - (null CCE))
Interest Coverage Ratio = unknown (Ebit TTM 0.0 / Interest Expense TTM 0.0)
FCF Yield = none (FCF TTM 0.0 / Enterprise Value 9.19b)
FCF Margin = unknown (Revenue TTM is 0)
Net Margin = unknown
Gross Margin = unknown ((Revenue TTM 0.0 - Cost of Revenue TTM 0.0) / Revenue TTM)
Tobins Q-Ratio = unknown (Enterprise Value 9.19b / Book Value Of Equity 0.0)
Interest Expense / Debt = 0.0% (Interest Expense 0.0 / Debt none)
Taxrate = 21.0% (US default)
NOPAT = 0.0 (EBIT 0.0, no tax applied on loss)
Current Ratio = unknown (Total Current Assets none / Total Current Liabilities none)
Debt / Equity = unknown Debt (none)
Debt / EBITDA = unknown (Net Debt none / EBITDA 0.0)
Debt / FCF = none (Debt none / FCF TTM 0.0)
Total Stockholder Equity = unknown
RoE = unknown (Net Income TTM 0.0 / Total Stockholder Equity none)
RoCE = unknown (Ebit 0.0 / (Equity none + L.T.Debt none))
RoIC = unknown (NOPAT 0.0, Invested Capital 0.0, Ebit 0.0)
WACC = unknown (E(9.19b)/V(0.0) * Re(8.64%)) + (D(none)/V(0.0) * Rd(0.0%) * (1-Tc(0.21)))
Discount Rate = 8.64% (= CAPM, Blume Beta Adj.)
Fair Price DCF = unknown (Cash Flow 0.0)
Additional Sources for DFAX ETF
Tweets: X | Stocktwits
Fund Manager Positions: Dataroma | Stockcircle