- ISIN
- US25434V7991
- CUSIP
- 25434V799
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Mar 23, 2022
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Developed ex-U.S.)
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $15B
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 2M
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $73.90M
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Performance
DFIC Performance Chart
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF (DFIC) is up 12.1% since the beginning of the year. DFIC is currently trading at $38 per share.
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Returns By Period
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF (DFIC) has returned 12.11% so far this year and 26.83% over the past 12 months.
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF
- 1D
- -0.57%
- 1M
- 1.28%
- 6M
- 6.46%
- YTD
- 12.11%
- 1Y
- 26.83%
- 3Y*
- 18.53%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 13.13%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.94%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
DFIC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 24, 2022, DFIC's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.3%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -9.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DFIC closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.7%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.31% | 6.13% | -7.56% | 5.35% | 2.19% | -1.40% | 2.23% | 12.11% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.68% | 2.59% | 1.32% | 3.96% | 5.51% | 3.48% | -0.95% | 4.68% | 2.14% | 0.43% | 2.46% | 2.85% | 37.09% |
| 2024 | -1.29% | 2.36% | 3.84% | -2.73% | 5.07% | -2.50% | 3.33% | 2.60% | 1.45% | -4.98% | 0.41% | -2.97% | 4.10% |
| 2023 | 9.22% | -2.91% | 1.76% | 2.41% | -4.85% | 4.62% | 3.71% | -3.38% | -3.28% | -3.40% | 8.00% | 5.48% | 17.32% |
| 2022 | 0.04% | -6.29% | 2.43% | -9.55% | 5.02% | -5.53% | -9.84% | 6.11% | 12.25% | -1.51% | -8.86% |
Benchmark Metrics
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.78%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.62 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2022.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (78.40%) than losses (71.40%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 3.78% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 3.78%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.62
- Upside Capture
- 78.40%
- Downside Capture
- 71.40%
Expense Ratio
DFIC has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFIC ranks 77 for risk / return — above 77% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is above most peers.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF (DFIC) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DFIC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.46 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.64 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.25 | +0.08 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.45 | 2.00 | +0.45 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.68 | 8.49 | +1.18 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF provided a 2.37% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.90 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.90 | $0.88 | $0.74 | $0.65 | $0.33 |
Dividend yield | 2.37% | 2.54% | 2.87% | 2.55% | 1.47% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.00 | $0.53 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.88 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.36 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.21 | $0.74 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.65 |
| 2022 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.33 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF was 24.40%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 198 trading sessions.
The current DFA Dimensional International Core Equity 2 ETF drawdown is 0.57%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-24.40%Sep 2022 | 6mo 1d | 9mo 19d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-13.14%Apr 2025 | 18d | 21d | 1mo 9dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-11.23%Oct 2023 | 2mo 27d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 15dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 | — |
-11.00%Mar 2026 | 18d | 3mo 18d | 4mo 6dMar 2026 - Jul 2026 | — |
-9.24%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 21d | 5mo 9dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFIC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -24.40% | -56.78% | +32.38% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -11.00% | -9.10% | -1.90% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.14% | -18.90% | +5.76% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.57% | -1.58% | +1.01% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.43% | -10.70% | +6.27% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.78% | 2.14% | +0.64% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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