DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio (DFVQX)
The Portfolio purchases a broad and diverse group of securities of non-U.S. companies in developed markets. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities. The Portfolio may gain exposure to companies associated with approved markets by purchasing equity securities in the form of depositary receipts, which may be listed or traded outside the issuer's domicile country.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US23320G5392 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors LP |
| Inception Date | Aug 13, 2008 |
| Category | Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities |
| Min. Investment | $0 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Value |
Expense Ratio
DFVQX has a high expense ratio of 0.36%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio, 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
DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio had a return of 4.19% year-to-date (YTD) and 12.81% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio had an annualized return of 4.59%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.64%, indicating that DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.19% | 7.50% |
| 1 month | -0.43% | -1.61% |
| 6 months | 14.25% | 17.65% |
| 1 year | 12.81% | 26.26% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 6.85% | 11.73% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 4.59% | 10.64% |
Monthly Returns Heatmap
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.65% | 1.90% | 4.26% | -2.30% | ||||||||
| 2023 | -4.04% | 8.09% | 5.73% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of DFVQX is 45, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to the market in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio(DFVQX)
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio (DFVQX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio granted a 3.34% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.46 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.46 | $0.46 | $0.32 | $0.66 | $0.23 | $0.33 | $0.62 | $0.39 | $0.32 | $0.29 | $0.33 | $0.34 |
Dividend yield | 3.34% | 3.47% | 2.73% | 4.76% | 1.79% | 2.68% | 5.96% | 2.90% | 2.93% | 2.77% | 3.10% | 2.88% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.47 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.14 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 |
| 2013 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.15 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio. 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 International Vector Equity Portfolio was 44.58%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 201 trading sessions.
The current DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio drawdown is 0.93%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -44.58% | Jan 29, 2018 | 541 | Mar 23, 2020 | 201 | Jan 7, 2021 | 742 |
| -33.42% | Oct 14, 2008 | 100 | Mar 9, 2009 | 41 | May 6, 2009 | 141 |
| -28.85% | May 2, 2011 | 146 | Nov 25, 2011 | 370 | May 21, 2013 | 516 |
| -28.33% | Sep 7, 2021 | 278 | Oct 12, 2022 | 344 | Feb 27, 2024 | 622 |
| -25.24% | Jul 7, 2014 | 405 | Feb 11, 2016 | 301 | Apr 24, 2017 | 706 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio volatility is 3.97%, 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.