Dimensional Global Value Trust - Active ETF (DGVA) Review & Analysis
- +1.4% in September (total return), ahead of the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
- Investors added a net $0.8m (0.1% of the fund).
- The unit price closed the month at $30.74, 4% below its 12-month high (range $25.59 to $31.91).
About DGVA
DGVA is Dimensional's global value fund, offered as an active ETF. It does not track an index. Instead, Dimensional uses a systematic, research-based approach to hold a very broad spread of companies in developed markets outside Australia, leaning towards those with low share prices relative to their book value and with healthy profitability. It is unhedged.
That value lean means more in banks, energy and industrial companies and less in expensive growth stocks than a standard world fund, although some large technology names still appear when they meet the criteria. With a very large number of holdings, no single company has a big effect. Expect returns to differ from the broad market, sometimes lagging for long stretches when growth stocks lead. Distributions are unfranked, and Australian dollar moves feed directly into returns.
DGVA is often used as a value tilt alongside a core global fund. The closest alternatives are VVLU and VLUE; see VVLU vs DGVA and DGVA vs VLUE.
DGVA distributions and dividend dates
DGVA pays distributions half-yearly, usually going ex-distribution in January and July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date.
The latest distribution was $0.9134 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own DGVA before the ex-date.
Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 3.5%. 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 DGVA with
| Fee | 0.45% | 0.28% |
| 1 year | +21.6% | +16.9% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +12.0% |
| Size | $1.3bn | $1.4bn |
| Fee | 0.45% | 0.40% |
| 1 year | +21.6% | +46.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +16.5% |
| Size | $1.3bn | $643m |
| Fee | 0.45% | 1.10% |
| 1 year | +21.6% | +9.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | +9.6% |
| Size | $1.3bn | $394m |
| Fee | 0.45% | 0.43% |
| 1 year | +21.6% | +57.8% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | – | – |
| Size | $1.3bn | $164m |
DGVA price by TradingView
| Stock Code | DGVA |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | Dimensional |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $1.3bn |
| MER (%) | 0.45% |
| Net flows (Sep) | +$0.8m |
| Last Price | $30.74 |
| 52-Week Range | $25.59 – $31.91 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.17% |
| Listing Date | 19/08/2024 |
| 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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