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Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ET...
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

ETF Info

ISIN
US25434V6902
Inception Date
Nov 1, 2022
Region
Global ex-U.S. (Broad)
Leveraged
1x (No leverage)
Index Tracked
No Index (Active)
Distribution Policy
Distributing
Asset Class
Equity
Asset Class Size
Large-Cap
Asset Class Style
Blend

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Performance

Performance Chart

The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.


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S&P 500 Index

Returns By Period

Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSI) has returned -0.80% so far this year and 24.49% over the past 12 months.


Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF

1D
3.34%
1M
-8.91%
YTD
-0.80%
6M
4.32%
1Y
24.49%
3Y*
14.82%
5Y*
10Y*

Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)

1D
2.91%
1M
-5.09%
YTD
-4.63%
6M
-2.39%
1Y
16.33%
3Y*
16.69%
5Y*
10.18%
10Y*
12.16%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

Monthly Returns

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 2, 2022, DFSI's average daily return is +0.08%, while the average monthly return is +1.59%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 3.7 years.

Historically, 66% of months were positive and 34% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +13.4%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -8.9%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.

On a daily basis, DFSI closed higher 55% 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 -6.4%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20264.35%4.36%-8.91%-0.80%
20254.20%2.22%-0.04%5.19%5.50%3.12%-1.83%4.17%1.97%0.39%1.79%2.92%33.62%
2024-0.85%2.93%3.12%-3.61%4.82%-1.90%3.49%3.61%1.49%-5.25%0.44%-2.82%4.98%
20238.97%-3.10%2.61%2.56%-4.12%4.06%2.69%-3.71%-4.12%-3.62%9.65%6.11%17.86%
202213.41%-1.25%11.99%

Benchmark Metrics

Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.41%, beta of 0.74, and R² of 0.57 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 03, 2022.

  • This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (85.94%) than losses (61.93%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
  • This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.41% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.

Alpha
6.41%
Beta
0.74
0.57
Upside Capture
85.94%
Downside Capture
61.93%

Expense Ratio

DFSI has an expense ratio of 0.24%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DFSI ranks 75 for risk / return — better than 75% of ETFs on our site. You're getting solid returns for the risk taken. A good sign, especially for investors who want growth without excessive volatility.


DFSI Risk / Return Rank: 7575
Overall Rank
DFSI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7777
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DFSI Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
DFSI Omega Ratio Rank: 7777
Omega Ratio Rank
DFSI Calmar Ratio Rank: 7272
Calmar Ratio Rank
DFSI Martin Ratio Rank: 7373
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

Return / Risk — by metrics

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF (DFSI) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DFSIBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

1.46

0.90

+0.56

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.02

1.39

+0.63

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.30

1.21

+0.09

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

1.90

1.40

+0.50

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

7.87

6.61

+1.26

Explore DFSI risk-adjusted metrics in detail

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Dividends

Dividend History

Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF provided a 2.28% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.97 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.


0.00%0.50%1.00%1.50%2.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.002022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM2025202420232022
Dividend$0.97$0.96$0.79$0.67$0.05

Dividend yield

2.28%2.23%2.39%2.10%0.18%

Monthly Dividends

The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.10$0.10
2025$0.00$0.00$0.09$0.00$0.00$0.50$0.00$0.00$0.15$0.00$0.00$0.22$0.96
2024$0.00$0.00$0.04$0.00$0.00$0.43$0.00$0.00$0.11$0.00$0.00$0.20$0.79
2023$0.00$0.00$0.05$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.00$0.00$0.16$0.67
2022$0.05$0.05

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 Sustainability Core 1 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 Sustainability Core 1 ETF was 12.82%, occurring on Oct 27, 2023. Recovery took 33 trading sessions.

The current Dimensional International Sustainability Core 1 ETF drawdown is 8.97%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-12.82%Jul 20, 202371Oct 27, 202333Dec 14, 2023104
-12.62%Mar 20, 202513Apr 7, 202513Apr 25, 202526
-12.26%Feb 27, 202621Mar 27, 2026
-9.65%Sep 27, 202473Jan 13, 202535Mar 5, 2025108
-8.12%Feb 3, 202328Mar 15, 202320Apr 13, 202348

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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