About DAADX
The DFA Emerging Markets ex China Core Equity Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund that targets long-term capital appreciation by investing in a broad and diversified array of equity securities from emerging market countries, explicitly excluding China. Designed by Dimensional Fund Advisors, the portfolio provides exposure to large, mid, and small-cap companies across the emerging markets spectrum, including some frontier markets, but omits Chinese equities to offer investors a distinct geographic allocation. This fund follows a core equity approach, meaning it holds a wide range of stocks with an emphasis on fundamental factors and market diversification.
With over 4,500 holdings, the portfolio reflects a wide representation of industries such as technology, materials, financial services, and energy. Notable top holdings include companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Samsung Electronics, Infosys, and Vale. The fund maintains a competitive expense ratio and is placed within the least expensive fee quintile among its peers, making it a cost-effective option for institutional investors. Established in November 2021, the fund plays a significant role for those seeking emerging markets diversification without direct exposure to China, and it offers quarterly distributions for income-focused participants.
Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors
Category Diversified Emerging Mkts
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DAADX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index MSCI EM EX CHINA NR USD
DAADX had a total return of 5.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 6.01%.
