DFA International Small Company Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About DFISX

What does DFISX invest in?

Under typical market conditions, the DFA International Small Company Portfolio aims to allocate at least 80% of its net assets to small company securities. This allocation is primarily achieved through its investments in various underlying funds, and this guideline is considered a flexible policy rather than a strict, fundamental mandate. Furthermore, both the Portfolio and its underlying funds are authorized to invest in a range of money market funds—whether affiliated or unaffiliated, registered or unregistered—to efficiently manage cash awaiting deployment into other securities or to maintain sufficient liquidity for shareholder redemptions and other operational purposes.

What is the expense ratio of DFISX?

DFA International Small Company Portfolio (DFISX) charges an expense ratio of 0.39%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFISX?

DFA International Small Company Portfolio (DFISX) manages $15.93B 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 DFISX actively managed or an index fund?

DFISX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DFISX launched?

DFA International Small Company Portfolio (DFISX) launched in September 1996 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFISX performed?

DFISX'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.