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Dimensional International Small Cap ETF
DFIS performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 23, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +8.47% | +1.29% | +7.82% | +37.23% | +63.45% | |
| Flows | +$49M | +$348M | +$432M | +$1.81B | +$3.63B | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Dimensional |
| N° of holdings | 3337 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 23, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 3,337
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +20.33% | +13.31% | +14.35% | |
Max drawdown | -11.81% | -11.81% | -14.29% | |
Max drawdown duration | 53d | 53d | 208d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 19d | N/A |
What type of ETF is DFIS?
DFIS is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Dimensional.
What does DFIS invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Small Cap Developed markets ex-US Equities. It is part of the segment: DM Small Cap.
What is the expense ratio of DFIS?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFIS is 0.4%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFIS launched?
DFIS was launched on March 23, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFIS?
DFIS is issued by Dimensional.
What is the AUM of DFIS?
As of April 23, 2026, DFIS manages $5.59 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFIS performed recently?
As of April 23, 2026, DFIS delivered a return of 8.47% over the past month (1M performance), 1.29% over the past three months (3M), and 7.82% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFIS?
As of April 23, 2026, DFIS has seen net flows of +$49M in the past month (1M flow) and +$432M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFIS pay dividends?
As of April 23, 2026, DFIS has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.07%.
How many holdings are in DFIS
As of March 31, 2026, DFIS holds 3337 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFIS?
As of March 31, 2026, DFIS holds 3337 securities, with 5.26% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFIS?
As of March 31, 2026, DFIS holds a portfolio of 3337 underlyings, with its largest positions including MERCARI INC, VAT GROUP and BAWAG GROUP AG. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DFIS invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, DFIS has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, Canada and United Kingdom.
What sectors or themes does DFIS focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, DFIS is primarily exposed to Industrials, Materials and Consumer Discretionary.
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