DFAW ETF Analysis: Dimensional World Equity | NYSE

Global Large-Stock Blend | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 1.558m USD | 12M Return: 22.1% | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Global Equities, Large Cap Stocks, Developed Markets, International Stocks
Total Rating 65
Safety 55
Buy Signal -0.14
Global Large-Stock Blend
Category Rotation: -1.0
TER: 0.25%
AUM: 1.56B
Avg Turnover: 7.80M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility12.2%
VaR 5th Pctl2.24%
VaR vs Median2.49%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.25
Rel. Str. IBD54
Rel. Str. Peer Group89.3
Character TTM
Beta0.894
Beta Downside0.885
Hurst Exponent0.488
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD16.94%
CAGR/Max DD1.29
CAGR/Mean DD13.05

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 2.7 years of data

Jan +1.4% 32
Feb -1.2% 0
Mar -6.2% 39
Apr +1.7% 0
May +3.1% 33
Jun -0.1% 0
Jul -0.1% -
Aug +1.6% -
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 July 28, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 82.43 with a total of 106,884 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.51%, over one month by -0.04%, over three months by +4.09% and over the past year by +22.06%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 81.10 (which is 1.6% or 1.4 ATR below the current price).

Is DFAW a buy, sell or hold?

Dimensional World Equity has no consensus analysts rating.