Dimensional - International Small Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DFIS

What does DFIS invest in?

This portfolio primarily invests in the stock of small companies based in developed countries outside the United States. Its investment approach assigns weightings to holdings based on their market capitalization. Furthermore, the fund may strategically concentrate on specific types of securities within this market segment, such as those with particularly modest market values, those trading at relatively attractive prices, or businesses demonstrating superior profitability, compared to their general presence in the broader non-U.S. developed small-cap universe.

What is the expense ratio of DFIS?

Dimensional - International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) charges an expense ratio of 0.39%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFIS?

Dimensional - International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) manages $5.78B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DFIS actively managed or an index fund?

DFIS is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DFIS's is 0.39%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DFIS launched?

Dimensional - International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) launched in March 2022 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFIS performed?

DFIS's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.