DFAW ETF Analysis: Dimensional World Equity | NYSE

Global Large-Stock Blend | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 1.666m USD | 12M Return: 20.4% | US25434V6175 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Global Equities, Large Cap Stocks, Developed Markets, International Stocks
Total Rating 61
Safety 60
Buy Signal 0.01
Global Large-Stock Blend
Category Rotation: +6.6
TER: 0.25%
AUM: 1.67B
Avg Turnover: 6.97M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility12.1%
VaR 5th Pctl2.23%
VaR vs Median2.66%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.18
Rel. Str. IBD60.7
Rel. Str. Peer Group50
Character TTM
Beta0.856
Beta Downside0.830
Hurst Exponent0.462
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD16.94%
CAGR/Max DD1.26
CAGR/Mean DD12.97

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 3 years of data

Jan +1.4% 32
Feb -1.2% 0
Mar -6.2% 39
Apr +1.7% 0
May +3.1% 33
Jun +0.3% 0
Jul -0.9% 29
Aug +1.1% 30
Sep -0.0% 0
Oct -2.6% 31
Nov +1.1% 0
Dec -3.0% 29

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: DFAW Dimensional World Equity

The Dimensional World Equity ETF (DFAW) operates as a fund of funds, meaning it primarily allocates its assets among other funds managed by its Advisor rather than holding individual securities directly. This structure provides built-in diversification across multiple underlying portfolios, though the fund retains flexibility to invest directly in securities and derivatives when appropriate.

As a relatively new ETF launched in late 2023, DFAW falls within the Global Large-Stock Blend category, suggesting it targets developed and emerging market equities across large-cap segments. The fund-of-funds model is a distinguishing feature of Dimensional Fund Advisors approach, allowing investors to access a diversified global equity allocation through a single ticker while leveraging the Advisors underlying portfolio management expertise.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • Global equity market gains lift ETF assets and inflows
  • Fee war intensifies versus Vanguard Total World Stock ETF
  • Dimensional advisor channel drives sustained AUM growth
What is the price of DFAW shares?

As of September 27, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 84.13 with a total of 125,509 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.60%, over one month by -1.15%, over three months by +2.79% and over the past year by +20.43%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 83.10 (which is 1.2% or 1.4 ATR below the current price).

Is DFAW a buy, sell or hold?

Dimensional World Equity has no consensus analysts rating.