- ISIN
- US25434V7736
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Mar 23, 2022
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $6B
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Performance
DFIS Performance Chart
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) is up 9.9% since the beginning of the year. DFIS is currently trading at $36 per share.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) has returned 9.85% so far this year and 27.72% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF
- 1D
- 0.22%
- 1M
- -0.39%
- YTD
- 9.85%
- 6M
- 10.18%
- 1Y
- 27.72%
- 3Y*
- 19.75%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DFIS Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 24, 2022, DFIS's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +1.01%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.7 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.0%, while the worst month was Sep 2022 at -11.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DFIS closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.8%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -6.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.07% | 5.98% | -8.99% | 5.95% | 3.41% | -2.01% | 9.85% | ||||||
| 2025 | 2.59% | 1.03% | 1.66% | 4.91% | 6.38% | 5.05% | -0.64% | 4.49% | 2.45% | -0.54% | 2.13% | 3.00% | 37.49% |
| 2024 | -1.99% | 1.82% | 3.96% | -2.67% | 5.86% | -3.52% | 5.16% | 1.43% | 2.45% | -5.26% | -0.12% | -2.66% | 3.80% |
| 2023 | 9.34% | -3.19% | 1.13% | 1.74% | -4.83% | 3.64% | 4.36% | -3.04% | -4.44% | -4.15% | 8.58% | 6.55% | 15.19% |
| 2022 | -0.48% | -6.42% | 1.08% | -10.62% | 6.19% | -5.70% | -11.12% | 5.36% | 12.02% | -1.00% | -12.50% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF has an annualized alpha of 1.70%, beta of 0.78, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 82.32% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.29% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Alpha
- 1.70%
- Beta
- 0.78
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 79.29%
- Downside Capture
- 82.32%
Expense Ratio
DFIS has an expense ratio of 0.39%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFIS ranks 53 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional International Small Cap ETF (DFIS) 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.
| DFIS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.17 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.16 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.33 | 1.37 | -0.03 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.24 | 2.78 | -0.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.51 | 12.44 | -3.93 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF provided a 2.03% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.73 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.73 | $0.74 | $0.54 | $0.57 | $0.24 |
Dividend yield | 2.03% | 2.23% | 2.19% | 2.36% | 1.13% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional International Small Cap 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 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.44 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.74 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.54 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.57 |
| 2022 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.24 |
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 Dimensional International Small Cap 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 Dimensional International Small Cap ETF was 27.23%, occurring on Oct 12, 2022. Recovery took 350 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional International Small Cap ETF drawdown is 2.28%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bear market2022 | -27.23%Oct 2022 | 6mo 16d | 1y 4mo | 1y 11moMar 2022 - Mar 2024 |
2025 selloff2025 | -13.55%Apr 2025 | 18d | 21d | 1mo 9dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.44%Mar 2026 | 18d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2025 correction2025 | -10.77%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 2mo 4d | 5mo 22dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 |
2024 pullback2024 | -7.14%Aug 2024 | 19d | 16d | 1mo 5dJul 2024 - Aug 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFIS | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -27.23% | -56.78% | +29.55% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.44% | -9.10% | -3.34% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.55% | -18.90% | +5.35% |
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 | -2.28% | -1.80% | -0.48% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.13% | -10.71% | +4.58% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.27% | 2.03% | +1.24% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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