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Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF
DFSI performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of October 14, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.46% | -0.93% | +6.32% | +12.41% | +69.25% | |
| Flows | +$21M | +$57M | +$179M | +$229M | +$655M | - |
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 | 2754 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 1, 2022 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of August 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 2,754
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +10.56% | +13.71% | +13.39% | |
Max drawdown | -6.34% | -11.70% | -12.87% | |
Max drawdown duration | 50d | 152d | 37d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 124d | 18d | N/A |
What type of ETF is DFSI?
DFSI is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by Dimensional.
What does DFSI invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Other Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of DFSI?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFSI is 0.24%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFSI launched?
DFSI was launched on November 1, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFSI?
DFSI is issued by Dimensional.
What is the AUM of DFSI?
As of October 14, 2026, DFSI manages $1.16 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFSI performed recently?
As of October 14, 2026, DFSI delivered a return of -2.46% over the past month (1M performance), -0.93% over the past three months (3M), and 6.32% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFSI?
As of October 14, 2026, DFSI has seen net flows of +$21M in the past month (1M flow) and +$179M year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFSI pay dividends?
As of October 14, 2026, DFSI has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 2.32%.
How many holdings are in DFSI
As of August 31, 2026, DFSI holds 2754 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFSI?
As of August 31, 2026, DFSI holds 2754 securities, with 13.19% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFSI?
As of August 31, 2026, DFSI holds a portfolio of 2754 underlyings, with its largest positions including ASML Holding NV, Roche Holding AG and Royal Bank of Canada. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DFSI invest in?
As of August 31, 2026, DFSI has its largest geographic exposures in Japan, United Kingdom and Canada.
What sectors or themes does DFSI focus on?
As of August 31, 2026, DFSI is primarily exposed to Finance, Industrials and Technology.
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