Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (AUD Hedged Class) – Active ETF (DFGH) Review & Analysis
- −1.3% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors added a net $41m (1.0% of the fund). That ranked #49 of 508 ETFs for new money.
- The unit price closed the month at $43.83, 5% below its 12-month high (range $37.90 to $45.94).
About DFGH
DFGH is the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust, hedged into Australian dollars. It is an active ETF that holds thousands of companies across developed markets outside Australia, using Dimensional's systematic approach to lean towards smaller companies, cheaper "value" shares and more profitable businesses, with low turnover.
The portfolio is the same as its unhedged sibling DGCE: the large US technology companies still sit at the top, but in smaller weights than a market index, with more spread across mid and smaller names. The currency hedge removes most of the effect of the Australian dollar, so a rising dollar no longer hurts returns, but a falling dollar no longer helps either. Income is modest and unfranked, and hedging can make distributions uneven. The factor tilts may lag when the biggest growth companies lead the market.
DFGH may suit investors who want a factor tilted global core without currency swings. Passive hedged alternatives include HGBL, VGAD and IHVV. See DFGH vs HGBL, DFGH vs QHAL and IHVV vs DFGH.
DFGH distributions and dividend dates
DFGH pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $2.6099 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own DFGH before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 6.0%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.
From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.
Compare DFGH with
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.10% |
| 1 year | +18.2% | +15.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +10.9% |
| Size | $4.2bn | $4.3bn |
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.43% |
| 1 year | +18.2% | +16.5% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +9.7% |
| Size | $4.2bn | $2.7bn |
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.43% |
| 1 year | +18.2% | +21.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +14.8% |
| Size | $4.2bn | $913m |
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.11% |
| 1 year | +18.2% | +17.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $4.2bn | $3.0bn |
DFGH price by TradingView
| Stock Code | DFGH |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Dimensional |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $4.2bn |
| MER (%) | 0.36% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$41m |
| Last Price | $43.83 |
| 52-Week Range | $37.90 – $45.94 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.13% |
| Listing Date | 13/11/2023 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index | None: actively managed. See the PDS for its benchmark |
| Issuer website | Dimensional ↗ |
Performance (% return)
$10,000 invested…
Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.
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