Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DFSI

What does DFSI invest in?

The Portfolio seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation. The Portfolio purchases a broad and diverse group of securities of non-US companies in developed markets. The Portfolio invests in companies of all sizes, with increased exposure to smaller capitalization, lower relative price, and higher profitability.

What is the expense ratio of DFSI?

Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSI) charges an expense ratio of 0.24%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DFSI?

Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSI) manages $1.12B 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 DFSI actively managed or an index fund?

DFSI is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DFSI's is 0.24%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DFSI launched?

Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSI) launched in November 2022 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DFSI performed?

DFSI'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.