Dimensional Global Eq Trust Unhgd - Active ETF (DGCE) Review & Analysis
- +1.1% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors added a net $46m (0.8% of the fund). That ranked #44 of 508 ETFs for new money.
- The unit price closed the month at $32.37, 2% below its 12-month high (range $27.94 to $33.18).
About DGCE
DGCE is the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (Unhedged), an active ETF. It holds thousands of companies across developed markets outside Australia and uses Dimensional's systematic, research based approach to lean towards smaller companies, cheaper "value" shares and more profitable businesses, while keeping costs and turnover low.
The biggest holdings are still the large US technology companies, but in smaller weights than a market index, with more spread across mid and smaller companies. The US makes up most of the fund. Income is modest and unfranked. Because it is unhedged, your returns rise when the Australian dollar falls and fall when it rises. The factor tilts mean DGCE can trail a plain index when the largest growth companies lead, and get ahead when smaller or value shares do well.
DGCE may suit investors who want a broad global core with a gentle factor tilt. The hedged version is DFGH, and passive alternatives include VGS and BGBL. See VGS vs DGCE, IVV vs DGCE and NDQ vs DGCE.
DGCE distributions and dividend dates
DGCE pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 17 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $0.2544 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own DGCE before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 1.3%. 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 DGCE with
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.18% |
| 1 year | +11.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +11.8% |
| Size | $5.7bn | $18.7bn |
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.04% |
| 1 year | +11.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +13.4% |
| Size | $5.7bn | $14.9bn |
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.48% |
| 1 year | +11.0% | +16.6% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +15.3% |
| Size | $5.7bn | $9.5bn |
| Fee | 0.36% | 0.40% |
| 1 year | +11.0% | +10.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +11.4% |
| Size | $5.7bn | $9.2bn |
DGCE price by TradingView
| Stock Code | DGCE |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Dimensional |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $5.7bn |
| MER (%) | 0.36% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$46m |
| Last Price | $32.37 |
| 52-Week Range | $27.94 – $33.18 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.15% |
| 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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