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
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange Nasdaq
Ticker Symbol DAADX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index MSCI EM EX CHINA NR USD
DAADX had a total return of 36.31% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's
inception, the average annual return has been 12.56%.
