Dimensional - International Small Cap Value ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About DISV

What does DISV invest in?

This ETF primarily invests in smaller, non-U.S. companies that operate in developed economies. The fund's advisor identifies these firms as possessing "value" characteristics at the time of investment. A market capitalization weighting strategy is employed for its holdings, meaning that companies with higher market values typically account for a greater share of the portfolio compared to those with smaller market capitalizations.

What is the expense ratio of DISV?

Dimensional - International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV) charges an expense ratio of 0.42%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is DISV?

Dimensional - International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV) manages $4.87B 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 DISV actively managed or an index fund?

DISV is actively managed — the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (DISV's is 0.42%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

When was DISV launched?

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

How has DISV performed?

DISV'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.