Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

To provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of small companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia).

Fund Strategy

To provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of small companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia).

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fees Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	-0.2%	1.34%	4.38%	4.75%	13.11%	12.74%	11.17%	10.74%
Growth return	-0.63%	0.9%	3.94%	2.2%	7.99%	7.99%	6.72%	7.86%
Income return	0.43%	0.44%	0.44%	2.55%	5.12%	4.75%	4.45%	2.88%
Market index (MSCI World Small Cap NR AUD)
Total return	0.59%	1.37%	7.1%	9.02%	15.31%	13.44%	9.86%	11.02%

As at 31 Jan 2026. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF

Australian Equities: 49.83%

International Equities: 49.83%

Cash: 0.35%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 62.16%

International Equities: 32.57%

Cash: 2.58%

Property & Infrastructure: 0.17%

Alternatives: 2.52%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF
Responsible Entity	DFA Australia Limited
APIR Code
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Mid/Small
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Dec 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	21 Aug 2000
Fund Size	$651526273 million (as at 31 Dec 2025)
Entry Price	n/a
Exit Price	$1E-05 (as at 9 Aug 2024)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.55% (as at 3 Nov 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.65% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$10,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Dec 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Dec 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
Ciena Corp	Equity	0.37%
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FAQs about the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF

What is the objective of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The objective of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of small companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia).

What is the strategy for the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The strategy of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of small companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia).

What is the APIR code of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The APIR code of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is .

What was Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s total return last month?

Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s total return last month was -0.2%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.63% and an income return of 0.43%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What was Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s total return for the last three months?

Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s total return for the last three months was 1.34%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.9% and an income return of 0.44%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s one-year total return?

Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s one-year total return is 4.75%. This was made up of a growth return of 2.2% and an income return of 2.55%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s three-year total return?

Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF’s one-year total return is 12.74%. This was made up of a growth return of 7.99% and an income return of 4.75%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Jan 2026.

What is the asset allocation of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 49.83%

International Equities: 49.83%

Cash: 0.35%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is DFA Australia Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund belong to?

The Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund belongs to the Equity World Mid/Small sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

As at 31 Dec 2025, the size of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund was $651526273 million.

What is the inception date of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund has an inception date of 21 Aug 2000.

What is the current entry price of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The current entry price of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is $ per unit and the current exit price is $1E-05 per unit (as at 9 Aug 2024).

What is the current exit price of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The current exit price of the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is $1E-05 per unit and the current entry price is $ per unit (as at 9 Aug 2024).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Dimensional Global Small Companies Active ETF managed fund is $25,000. Minimum additional investment is $10000.

Fund data sourced from Morningstar. Some material is copyright and published under licence from ASX Operations Pty Limited ACN 004 523 782 ("ASXO"). Data and content is provided for personal use only. Whilst every care has been taken in producing these numbers, neither Morningstar nor InvestSMART can make any guarantees around the complete accuracy of these figures. Should you decide to change investments, please read all relevant disclosure documents including the Product Disclosure Statements and if required, you may consider speaking to a financial professional for further guidance. A tax event may be realised as a result of switching investments. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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