Dimensional - Core Fixed Income ETF
Dimensional - Core Fixed ETF (AMEX: DFCF) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $40.37 (about ₹3,871 a unit) as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.18% and holds 1,696 securities. Indian residents can buy DFCF through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$40.17
Today's high
$40.38
52 week low
$40.17
52 week high
$43.27
DFCF opened at $40.30, closed previously at $40.27, and has traded between $40.17 and $43.27 over the past 52 weeks.
About
Under typical market conditions, at least 80% of the Portfolio's total assets will be invested in fixed income securities that are considered investment-grade. The fund predominantly targets debt instruments with maturities occurring within two decades of their settlement date. Furthermore, the Portfolio's weighted average duration will generally be managed to stay within a precise range relative to its benchmark, the Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: it will not exceed the benchmark's duration by more than a quarter year, nor will it be more than one year below the benchmark's duration.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.18%
Assets (AUM)
$11.2B
Holdings
1,696
NAV
$40.37
Avg. volume
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1-year price change
-5.41%
5-year price change
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Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
DFCF holds 1,696 securities in total. These 10 are 39.1% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Sectors
Countries
How to buy DFCF from India
Indian residents can buy DFCF units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search DFCF and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, DFCF, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in DFCF from India
Trading and taxes when buying DFCF from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- Taxable in IndiaGains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
- Dividends
- Slab rateIt pays the dividends from its holdings out to you in cash, and dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the DFCF price today?
Dimensional - Core Fixed ETF (DFCF) last traded at $40.37 on NYSE Arca, as of 25 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹3,871 a unit at the 26 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does DFCF trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is DFCF, and what does it cost to hold?
Dimensional - Core Fixed ETF manages about $11.2B. Its expense ratio is 0.18% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2021.
What are DFCF's largest holdings?
The top three are FNMA 30YR TBA OCT 6% (6.3%), GNMA 30YR TBA OCT 6% (5.6%) and FNMA 30YR TBA OCT 2.5% (5.3%). DFCF's 10 largest positions make up 39.1% of the fund.
Does DFCF pay dividends?
Yes. DFCF is a distributing fund and pays the dividends from its holdings out in cash. In India they are taxed at your slab rate.
How are gains on DFCF taxed in India?
Gains are taxable in India. Debt-oriented funds can be taxed differently from equity funds, so confirm your rate before selling.
Can I buy fractional units of DFCF?
Yes. You can buy DFCF by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has DFCF performed?
DFCF's price is down 5.4% over the past year. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.