How Many DFAT Shares for $500 or $1,000 a Month?
At $0.99 a share a year, $500 a month takes about 6,073 DFAT shares, about $423,349 at the Nov 10, 2026 close of $69.71. $1,000 a month takes about 12,146 shares, about $846,698. Before taxes, and only while the rate holds.
Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF (DFAT) pays $0.247 a share quarterly, $0.99 a year, a 1.42% run-rate yield at the Nov 10, 2026 close of $69.71. It has made 65 dividend payments since 2010.
At today’s rate of $0.247 quarterly and the last close of $69.71, this is what DFAT pays before taxes, if the rate stays where it is:
| You hold | Each payment | Per month (avg) | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 share | $0.247 | $0.08 | $0.99 |
| 100 shares | $24.70 | $8.23 | $98.80 |
| $10,000 invested (143.5 shares) | $35.43 | $11.81 | $141.73 |
| 6,073 shares ($500/mo) | $1,500.03 | $500.01 | $6,000.12 |
| 12,146 shares ($1,000/mo) | $3,000.06 | $1,000.02 | $12,000.25 |
With DRIP on, every payment buys more shares instead of landing as cash. 100 DFAT shares reinvest into 0.35 new shares each payment, about 1.4 new shares a year at today’s price and rate, and each new share collects the next payment too. To DRIP one whole new share every payment you need about 283 shares. A rising payout speeds that up; a falling share price buys more shares per payment, but each is worth less. See the snowball over 10 to 30 years with DFAT’s own history in the DFAT DRIP calculator.
- Coverage: does what it earns cover the dividend rating
- Raise streak: how many years in a row it raised see details
- Payout vs trend: is the payout growing at its usual pace rating
- Yield vs history: is today’s yield high or low versus its past rating
DFAT Dividend Yield Today vs Its 5-Year Range
- DFAT yields 1.42% today, at the Nov 10, 2026 close of $69.71.
- Its own 5-year median is 1.47%, so today’s yield is near its usual level.
Where today ranks in its own history is in the paid report
How it works. Each month-end over the last 5 years gives one yield: the regular payment then, times payments a year, over that day’s close. Specials are left out. 50 means today’s yield sits right at its usual level. A lower score means the yield is below its usual level, so the price is high against the payout. A higher score means the yield is above its usual level. On price alone a payer stays between 15 and 85. Steady raisers get a few points back. It reads the past, not the future.
When Is DFAT’s Next Dividend? Ex-Date and Pay Date After September 2026
DFAT has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 22, 2026, with the cash around Dec 24, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.247 a share, went ex on Sep 22, 2026 and paid Sep 24, 2026.
- Ex-dates: about every 91 days (quarterly)
- Payment: usually about 2 days after the ex-date
Every payer going ex-dividend this week is on the dividend calendar.
How Often Does DFAT Pay?
DFAT pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 2 days later.
- Streak: 3 years of higher annual totals (through 2025)
- Payout trend: last 4 payments vs the 4 before: $0.93 vs $0.8927 (+4.18%)
DFAT vs Similar Dividend Funds (SPTM, EMB...)
Against the 10 dividend funds in Asset Management closest to DFAT in fund size, DFAT’s 1.42% run-rate yield is close to the group’s middle yield of 1.49%. A higher yield than the group is not a bonus by itself: it is often the market pricing in a cut, so read it next to the rating and the coverage behind it.
| Ticker | Dividend ⓘ | Yield | Safety Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| DFAT $69.71Dimensional - US Targeted Value ETF | $0.247/qtr$0.99/yr fwd | 1.42% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| SPTM $91.29State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 1500 Composite Stock Market ETF | $0.25/qtr$1.00/yr fwd | 1.10% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| EMB $92.54iShares J.P. Morgan USD Emerging Markets Bond ETF | $0.4037/mo$4.84/yr fwd | 5.23% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| TIP $106.03iShares TIPS Bond ETF | $0.784/mo$9.41/yr fwd | 8.87% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| IWY $271.17iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF | $0.231/qtr$0.92/yr fwd | 0.34% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| AVUS $127.52Avantis U.S. Equity ETF | $0.294/qtr$1.18/yr fwd | 0.92% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| MGV $168.37Vanguard Mega Cap Value ETF | $0.724/qtr$2.90/yr fwd | 1.72% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| ESGV $132.92Vanguard ESG U.S. Stock ETF | $0.321/qtr$1.28/yr fwd | 0.97% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| GSLC $144.08Goldman Sachs ActiveBeta U.S. Large Cap Equity ETF | $0.457/qtr$1.83/yr fwd | 1.27% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| JCPB $45.64JPMorgan Core Plus Bond ETF | $0.182/mo$2.18/yr fwd | 4.79% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
| XLP $90.89State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | $0.541/qtr$2.16/yr fwd | 2.38% | Dividend Safety Rating: paid plans only |
DFAT Dividend History: Every Payment Since 2010
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Frequency | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | Sep 24, 2026 | $0.247 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 23, 2026 | Jun 25, 2026 | $0.232 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 24, 2026 | Mar 26, 2026 | $0.208 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 | $0.243 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 23, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 | $0.276 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 24, 2025 | Jun 26, 2025 | $0.244 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Mar 27, 2025 | $0.1614 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 | $0.2113 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 17, 2024 | Sep 19, 2024 | $0.2005 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 18, 2024 | Jun 20, 2024 | $0.2103 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 19, 2024 | Mar 21, 2024 | $0.1057 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 19, 2023 | Dec 21, 2023 | $0.2008 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 19, 2023 | Sep 21, 2023 | $0.175 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 21, 2023 | Jun 23, 2023 | $0.1971 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 21, 2023 | Mar 23, 2023 | $0.1273 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 20, 2022 | Dec 23, 2022 | $0.175 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 20, 2022 | Sep 23, 2022 | $0.1532 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 22, 2022 | Jun 27, 2022 | $0.1708 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 22, 2022 | Mar 25, 2022 | $0.089 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 16, 2021 | Dec 20, 2021 | $0.3088 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 21, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 | $0.1102 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 22, 2021 | Jun 25, 2021 | $0.1172 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 30, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 | $0.1298 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 16, 2020 | Dec 18, 2020 | $0.1652 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 29, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 | $0.1113 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 29, 2020 | Jul 1, 2020 | $0.1067 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 30, 2020 | Apr 1, 2020 | $0.1144 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 19, 2019 | $0.1016 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 27, 2019 | Sep 30, 2019 | $0.1193 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 27, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 | $0.107 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 28, 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 | $0.0925 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 18, 2018 | Dec 20, 2018 | $0.1067 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 27, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 | $0.1014 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 28, 2018 | Jul 2, 2018 | $0.089 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 28, 2018 | Mar 30, 2018 | $0.0582 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 15, 2017 | Dec 18, 2017 | $0.1475 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 28, 2017 | Oct 2, 2017 | $0.0941 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 29, 2017 | Jul 3, 2017 | $0.0839 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 30, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 | $0.0802 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 15, 2016 | Dec 19, 2016 | $0.102 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 29, 2016 | Oct 3, 2016 | $0.0762 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 29, 2016 | Jul 1, 2016 | $0.0869 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 30, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 | $0.077 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 16, 2015 | Dec 18, 2015 | $0.1341 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 9, 2015 | Sep 11, 2015 | $0.1051 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 8, 2015 | Jun 10, 2015 | $0.1001 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 9, 2015 | Mar 11, 2015 | $0.0456 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 16, 2014 | Dec 18, 2014 | $0.1185 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 9, 2014 | Sep 11, 2014 | $0.0631 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 9, 2014 | Jun 11, 2014 | $0.07 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 10, 2014 | Mar 12, 2014 | $0.0334 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 12, 2013 | Dec 16, 2013 | $0.104 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 10, 2013 | Sep 12, 2013 | $0.05 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 10, 2013 | Jun 12, 2013 | $0.056 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2012 | Dec 17, 2012 | $0.229 | Quarterly | Special |
| Sep 10, 2012 | Sep 12, 2012 | $0.03 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 8, 2012 | Jun 11, 2012 | $0.073 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 8, 2012 | Mar 12, 2012 | $0.003 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 13, 2011 | Dec 15, 2011 | $0.082 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Sep 8, 2011 | Sep 12, 2011 | $0.034 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 8, 2011 | Jun 10, 2011 | $0.021 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Dec 9, 2010 | Dec 13, 2010 | $0.083 | Quarterly | Special |
| Sep 8, 2010 | Sep 10, 2010 | $0.033 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Jun 8, 2010 | Jun 10, 2010 | $0.017 | Quarterly | Regular |
| Mar 9, 2010 | Mar 11, 2010 | $0.006 | Quarterly | Regular |
What the Dividend Safety Rating Means for DFAT
DFAT Dividend Questions
How often does DFAT pay dividends?
DFAT pays quarterly, 4 times a year. Recent payments arrived in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec, with ex-dates in Mar, Jun, Sep and Dec. The ex-date comes about every 91 days, and the cash usually lands about 2 days later.
Does DFAT pay dividends monthly?
No. DFAT pays quarterly, 4 times a year. For payers that pay every month, see the monthly dividend stocks.
When is the next DFAT dividend?
DFAT has not declared its next dividend yet. By its usual rhythm of about 91 days between ex-dates, the next ex-date falls around Dec 22, 2026, with the cash around Dec 24, 2026. An estimate, not a promise: only the declaration makes it final. The latest one, $0.247 a share, went ex on Sep 22, 2026 and paid Sep 24, 2026. The current rate is $0.247 per share, $0.99 a year.
Does DFAT pay a dividend in December 2026?
Not declared yet. By its usual rhythm the next ex-date falls around Dec 22, 2026, with the cash around Dec 24, 2026, so a payment in December 2026 is likely. Only the company’s declaration makes it final.
How much does DFAT pay per share?
DFAT pays $0.247 a share quarterly, $0.99 a year. At the Nov 10, 2026 close of $69.71 that is a 1.42% run-rate yield, near its usual level: its own 5-year median is 1.47%.
Does DFAT’s payout grow?
Its last 4 payments added up to $0.93, against $0.8927 for the 4 before (+4.2%). A fund passes through what its holdings pay, so its payout moves with them rather than on a set raise schedule. Measured over a full year, the payout rate changed -10.5%.
Is DFAT’s dividend safe?
No rating can promise a future payment, but the record on file says a lot. This is data, not investment advice. The full 3-check rating comes with a plan.
How do I track my DFAT dividends?
Add DFAT to a free DRIPCalc portfolio once, with your buy date and share count. Every payout since fills in, dated and in dollars; with DRIP on, the new shares each payment buys are counted for you, so there is no spreadsheet to update and no broker login. To project the snowball, run DFAT in the DRIP calculator.