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- Dimensional Emerging Markets High Profitability ETF (DEHP) is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in a diversified portfolio of equity securities from large companies in emerging markets exhibiting high profitability characteristics relative to peers in the same country or region. Issued by Dimensional ETF Trust and advised by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, the fund emphasizes systematic selection of securities from broad emerging market indices, such as those tracking the MSCI Emerging Markets Index, with a focus on high-profitability firms across sectors including technology, consumer discretionary, and financials; top holdings typically include companies like Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co Ltd, Tencent Holdings Ltd, SK Hynix Inc, PDD Holdings Inc, and Meituan. The ETF, which lists on NYSE Arca, features an expense ratio of 0.41%, quarterly dividend distributions with a trailing yield around 2%, and approximately 800 holdings for broad diversification across regions such as Emerging Asia, Developed Asia, Middle East, Latin America, and Africa.
Launched on April 27, 2022, DEHP has grown its assets under management to over $300 million as of late 2025, reflecting steady inflows from institutional investors including Alpha Financial Advisors LLC, Firethorn Wealth Partners LLC, and Elser Financial Planning Inc, amid strong year-to-date performance exceeding 29%. Dimensional Fund Advisors, the fund's advisor founded in 1981 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, maintains a global presence with offices in the U.S., Canada, U.K., Germany, Netherlands, Australia, Singapore, and Japan, managing billions in assets through evidence-based strategies. In recent developments, Dimensional has expanded its ETF offerings by launching its first active UCITS ETFs in Europe on the London Stock Exchange and Xetra in Frankfurt in November 2025, targeting developed markets all-cap and small/mid-cap value strategies to complement its U.S. lineup including DEHP, while seeing continued institutional ownership growth with net inflows surpassing $59 million in the past year. The firm targets investors accessing funds via financial advisors, institutions, and intermediaries, with DEHP serving as a core holding for diversified emerging markets exposure.