Dimensional International Value ETF (DFIV)
DFIV is an actively managed ETF by Dimensional. DFIV launched on Apr 16, 1999 and has a 0.27% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US25434V8072
Apr 16, 1999
Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
1x
No Index (Active)
Large-Cap
Value
Expense Ratio
DFIV has an expense ratio of 0.27%, which is considered low.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional International Value ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Dimensional International Value ETF had a return of 12.40% year-to-date (YTD) and 13.69% in the last 12 months.
DFIV
12.40%
-1.85%
9.10%
13.69%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-6.75%
-5.05%
-5.60%
8.15%
14.14%
10.05%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DFIV, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.79% | 3.98% | 2.17% | 0.97% | 12.40% | ||||||||
| 2024 | -1.34% | 2.63% | 5.89% | -1.58% | 5.00% | -3.49% | 3.67% | 1.91% | 0.92% | -3.94% | 0.41% | -2.47% | 7.26% |
| 2023 | 9.05% | -1.72% | -0.62% | 3.38% | -5.61% | 6.33% | 4.78% | -3.22% | -1.22% | -4.51% | 6.58% | 4.52% | 17.75% |
| 2022 | 3.38% | -2.03% | 0.92% | -5.53% | 4.77% | -10.86% | 2.84% | -3.70% | -9.52% | 7.76% | 11.82% | -1.09% | -3.70% |
| 2021 | -1.92% | 3.45% | -6.45% | 5.44% | 0.08% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 77, DFIV is among the top 23% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional International Value ETF (DFIV) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional International Value ETF provided a 3.61% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.43 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.43 | $1.38 | $1.35 | $1.17 | $0.76 |
Dividend yield | 3.61% | 3.88% | 3.93% | 3.84% | 2.31% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional International Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.14 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $1.38 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.59 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.33 | $1.35 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $1.17 |
| 2021 | $0.18 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.58 | $0.76 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dimensional International Value 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 Value ETF was 25.42%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 197 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional International Value ETF drawdown is 2.25%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -25.42% | Feb 10, 2022 | 158 | Sep 27, 2022 | 197 | Jul 12, 2023 | 355 |
| -14.72% | Mar 20, 2025 | 14 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -9.57% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 33 | Dec 14, 2023 | 96 |
| -8.29% | Sep 27, 2024 | 59 | Dec 19, 2024 | 34 | Feb 11, 2025 | 93 |
| -7.6% | Oct 21, 2021 | 29 | Dec 1, 2021 | 23 | Jan 4, 2022 | 52 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Dimensional International Value ETF volatility is 11.98%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.