Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

To provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities associated with approved developed markets (excluding 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 associated with approved developed markets (excluding 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	1.59%	7.27%	5.34%	18.13%	17.27%	18.26%	15.82%	11.14%
Growth return	1.59%	4.46%	2.58%	14.42%	13.81%	15.3%	13.13%	8.76%
Income return	0%	2.81%	2.76%	3.71%	3.46%	2.96%	2.69%	2.38%
Market index (MSCI World Ex Australia NR AUD)
Total return	0.92%	6.62%	5.1%	20.06%	19.45%	20.5%	15.74%	12.6%

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

Asset Allocation

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust

Australian Equities: 0.01%

International Equities: 99.69%

Cash: 0.30%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Australian Equities: 1.20%

International Equities: 95.76%

Cash: 1.74%

Property & Infrastructure: 1.16%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0.14%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	DFA Australia Limited
APIR Code	DFA0004AU
Sector/Asset Class	Equity World Large Blend
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	5 Dec 2006
Fund Size	$4665.57 million (as at 31 Jul 2025)
Entry Price	$29.1905 (as at 8 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$29.1439 (as at 8 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.36% (as at 21 Oct 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.36% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
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 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
NVIDIA Corp	Equity	4.62%
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FAQs about the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust

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

The objective of the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust managed fund is To provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of securities associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia), with increased exposure to small companies and value companies relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

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

The strategy of the Dimensional Global 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 associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia), with increased emphasis on higher expected return securities relative to a Market Capitalisation Weighted portfolio.

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

The APIR code of the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust managed fund is DFA0004AU.

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

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust’s total return last month was 1.59%. This was made up of a growth return of 1.59% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust’s total return for the last three months was 7.27%. This was made up of a growth return of 4.46% and an income return of 2.81%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust’s one-year total return is 18.13%. This was made up of a growth return of 14.42% and an income return of 3.71%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust’s one-year total return is 18.26%. This was made up of a growth return of 15.3% and an income return of 2.96%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

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

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

Australian Equities: 0.01%

International Equities: 99.69%

Cash: 0.30%

Property & Infrastructure: 0%

Fixed Interest: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

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

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

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

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

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

As at 31 Jul 2025, the size of the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust managed fund was $4665.57 million.

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

The Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust managed fund has an inception date of 5 Dec 2006.

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

The current entry price of the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust managed fund is $29.1905 per unit and the current exit price is $29.1439 per unit (as at 8 Sep 2025).

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

The current exit price of the Dimensional Global Core Equity Trust managed fund is $29.1439 per unit and the current entry price is $29.1905 per unit (as at 8 Sep 2025).

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

The minimum initial investment amount for the Dimensional Global 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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