United States Asset Manager Dimensional Fund Advisors Reports $1 Trillion AUM in 2026 February, 1) Launched First ETFs in 2020 & Is Largest Active ETF Issuer in United States, 2) Launched Lower-Minimum Separately Managed Account (SMA) & Unified Managed Account (UMA) Platform in United States for Advisors to Manage Taxes & Provide Customised Solutions, Founded in 1981 by David Booth, Rex Sinquefield & Larry Klotz
17th March 2026 | Hong Kong
United States asset manager Dimensional Fund Advisors has reported $1 trillion AUM in 2026 February, having 1) Launched Dimensional Fund Advisors first ETFs in 2020 and is now largest active ETF issuer in the United States, and 2) Launched lower-minimum Separately Managed Account (SMA) & Unified Managed Account (UMA) platform in United States for advisors to manage taxes & provide customised solutions. Dimensional Fund Advisors was founded in 1981 by David Booth, Rex Sinquefield & Larry Klotz. Announcement (6/2/26): “Dimensional Fund Advisors, a leader in systematic investment management, today announced that the firm’s global AUM has crossed $1 trillion (USD) for the first time. Over the years, Dimensional has expanded and enhanced its investments and client service offerings for institutions and advisors. In 2020 the firm launched its first ETFs and is now the largest active ETF issuer in the US.1 Dimensional has continued to grow this business globally with recent ETF listings in Australia and Europe. The firm has also introduced a lower-minimum separately managed account (SMA) and unified managed account (UMA) platform available in the US to help advisors manage taxes and customize solutions. Dimensional regularly reviews new strategies in line with its investment philosophy and refines its approach through in-house research and relationships with world-renowned academics, including several Nobel laureates. Dimensional has a history of working closely with institutional investors and financial advisors. The firm has long advocated for the value of professional advice and promoted the positive impact that advisors bring to investor outcomes.” In 2024 July, Dimensional Fund Advisors launched 3 funds for Singapore retirement account (CPFIS), 1) Global Core Equity III Fund targeting at small cap, value & higher profitability, 2) Emerging Markets Large Cap Core Equity III Fund targeting at emerging-markets large cap equities, and 3) Global Core Fixed Income III Fund investing in government & corporate bonds with variable duration & credit quality exposure. Dimensional (12/7/24): “Dimensional Fund Advisors, a pioneer of factor investing and Morningstar’s asset manager of the year in Singapore, has launched three funds under the CPFIS. The three funds provide CPF Ordinary Account holders with access to Dimensional’s evidence-based approach, targeting market-beating returns. The funds draw on Dimensional’s 40-plus years of experience in factor investing and offer exposure to developed and emerging equity markets and global bonds.”
“ United States Asset Manager Dimensional Fund Advisors Reports $1 Trillion AUM in 2026 February, 1) Launched First ETFs in 2020 & Is Largest Active ETF Issuer in United States, 2) Launched Lower-Minimum Separately Managed Account (SMA) & Unified Managed Account (UMA) Platform in United States for Advisors to Manage Taxes & Provide Customised Solutions, Founded in 1981 by David Booth, Rex Sinquefield & Larry Klotz “
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David Booth, Founder and Chairman: “Forty-five years ago, we set out to help people discover a better way to invest. It was an approach based on academic research and sensible ideas about how public markets really work. I’m grateful to all the clients and investors who have put their faith in us, believed in the power of public markets, and trusted us with their hard-earned assets.”
Gerard O’Reilly, Co-CEO and Co-CIO: “Every Dimensional strategy is rooted in rigorous financial science and thoughtful implementation. As a firm, we are committed to meeting the evolving needs of investors and are well-positioned for continued innovation and growth.”
Dave Butler, Co-CEO: “We’re excited to celebrate this milestone alongside our employees and the investment professionals we work with around the world. Dimensional is defined by the strength of these relationships and motivated to continue delivering quality investment solutions and an impeccable client experience.”
Dimensional Fund Advisors – Dimensional has been applying financial science to investing since 1981. The firm is driven by an evidence-based approach, Nobel Prize-winning insights, and decades of expertise working to outperform benchmarks and peers while maintaining low costs and diversification. Dimensional is headquartered in Austin, Texas, and has 15 global offices across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Australia.
United States Asset Manager Dimensional Fund Advisors Reports $1 Trillion AUM in 2026 February, 1) Launched First ETFs in 2020 & Is Largest Active ETF Issuer in United States, 2) Launched Lower-Minimum Separately Managed Account (SMA) & Unified Managed Account (UMA) Platform in United States for Advisors to Manage Taxes & Provide Customised Solutions, Founded in 1981 by David Booth, Rex Sinquefield & Larry Klotz
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