What does DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf do?

DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf (DEMSX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.

What is DEMSX's market cap?

DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf (DEMSX) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.70 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.

Does DEMSX pay a dividend?

Yes — DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf (DEMSX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.90%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.

DEMSX

DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$27.44$0.13−0.47%

Market cap$3.70B·Jul 24 12:10 PM UTC

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$27.44−$0.13 (−0.47%)today

+2.31%CAGR +0.46%

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Mar 5, 1998Jul 24, 2021 → Jul 24, 2026· 5.0 yrsJul 24, 2026

Key Metrics

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Dividend Yield (FWD)3.44%

Annual Dividend (FWD)$0.94

Dividend Growth (5Y)+51.7%

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Payout Ratio62.8%

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Most Recent Dividend$0.236

Ex-Dividend DateJun 29

Payment DateJun 30

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About DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf

This portfolio operates as a feeder fund, primarily channeling virtually all of its capital into its associated master fund, the Emerging Markets Small Cap Series, which is part of the DFA Investment Trust Company. Both the feeder and master funds share identical investment goals and strategic guidelines. As a non-core policy, under normal circumstances, the Emerging Markets Small Cap Series is mandated to invest at least 80% of its net holdings in small-capitalization companies within emerging markets, specifically those securities classified as "Approved Market" within its prospectus.

Sector: Financial Services
Industry: Asset Management
Exchange: NASDAQ
Website: www.dimensional.com/us-en/funds/demsx/emerging-markets-small-cap-portfolio-i

Peers

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MISAX

Victory Trivalent International Small-Cap CL A

Cap

$4.6B

BEXIX

Baron Emerging Markets Fd Inst Shs

Cap

$4.0B

BEXFX

Baron Emerging Markets Fund

Cap

$4.0B

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Frequently Asked Questions About DEMSX

What does DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf do?: DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf (DEMSX) operates in the Asset Management industry within the Financial Services sector. Full company description, peers, and segment breakdown are on the page above.
What is DEMSX's market cap?: DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf (DEMSX) has a market capitalization of approximately $3.70 billion, as of July 24, 2026, based on the most recent share price and shares outstanding.
Does DEMSX pay a dividend?: Yes — DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap Portf (DEMSX) pays a dividend quarterly, with a trailing-twelve-month yield of 3.90%. Full distribution history, payout ratios, and growth rates are on the Dividend tab.