# Dimensional - International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: Dimensional · Asset class: International Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2022-03-23

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.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $42.18 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.42% |
| Assets Under Management | $5.06B |
| NAV | $42.20 |
| Holdings Count | 1489 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.69% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.13 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $34.56 – $45.13 |
| Beta | 0.95 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.2716 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-22
- Pay date: 2026-09-24

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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 $5.06B 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.

### Does DISV pay a dividend?

Dimensional - International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.69%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does DISV pay dividends?

Dimensional - International Small Cap Value ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is DISV's dividend yield?

DISV's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.69%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is DISV's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for DISV was 2026-09-22. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will DISV's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.42% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does DISV charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from DISV's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does DISV cost more than a fund like VOO?

DISV is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.42%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether DISV's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to DISV?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as DISV (0.42%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/disv
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/disv/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/disv/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/disv/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/disv/peers

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