Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities listed in Australia with increased exposure to small companies and Value Companies relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

Fund Strategy

The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities listed in Australia with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

Fund Performance 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	0.92%	6.41%	15.48%	17.41%	20.05%	14.52%	13.93%	11.66%
Growth return	-0.35%	5.07%	13.54%	13.24%	15.95%	10.19%	9.28%	6.1%
Income return	1.27%	1.34%	1.94%	4.17%	4.1%	4.33%	4.65%	5.56%
Market index (S&P/ASX 200 TR AUD)
Total return	0.39%	2.7%	11.09%	12.46%	18.51%	13.08%	12.64%	9.68%

As at 31 Oct 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	DFA Australia Limited
APIR Code	DFA0003AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity Australia Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Oct 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	3 Jul 2006
Fund Size	$6419.77 million (as at 31 Oct 2025)
Entry Price	$18.3424 (as at 17 Nov 2025)
Exit Price	$18.313 (as at 17 Nov 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.28% (as at 3 Nov 2025)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.28% (as at 30 Jun 2025)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$10,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$10,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 30 Sep 2025)

Holding (as at 30 Sep 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
BHP Group Ltd	Equity	8.84%
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FAQs about the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust

What is the objective of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The objective of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund is The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities listed in Australia with increased exposure to small companies and Value Companies relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

What is the strategy for the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The strategy of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund is The investment objective of the Fund is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities listed in Australia with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

What is the APIR code of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The APIR code of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund is DFA0003AU.

What was Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s total return last month?

Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s total return last month was 0.92%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.35% and an income return of 1.27%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What was Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s total return for the last three months?

Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s total return for the last three months was 6.41%. This was made up of a growth return of 5.07% and an income return of 1.34%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s one-year total return?

Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s one-year total return is 17.41%. This was made up of a growth return of 13.24% and an income return of 4.17%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s three-year total return?

Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust’s one-year total return is 14.52%. This was made up of a growth return of 10.19% and an income return of 4.33%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Oct 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund is :

Australian Equities: 98.77%

International Equities: 1.08%

Cash: 0.15%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund is DFA Australia Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund belong to?

The Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund belongs to the Equity Australia Large Blend sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

As at 31 Oct 2025, the size of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund was $6419.77 million.

What is the inception date of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund has an inception date of 3 Jul 2006.

What is the current entry price of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The current entry price of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund is $18.3424 per unit and the current exit price is $18.313 per unit (as at 17 Nov 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The current exit price of the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund is $18.313 per unit and the current entry price is $18.3424 per unit (as at 17 Nov 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Dimensional Australian Core Equity Trust 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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