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Dimensional International Core Equity Fund (DIAX)
Performance
Return for Risk
Dividends
Drawdowns
Volatility

Fund Info

ISIN
US67075F1057
Inception Date
Jan 1, 2013
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 Core Equity Fund, 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 Core Equity Fund (DIAX) has returned -5.70% so far this year and 5.66% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DIAX has returned 7.67% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.


Dimensional International Core Equity Fund

1D
-0.91%
1M
-5.94%
YTD
-5.70%
6M
-1.40%
1Y
5.66%
3Y*
8.06%
5Y*
5.16%
10Y*
7.67%

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 Dec 3, 2014, DIAX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.58%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 10.0 years.

Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2020 with a return of +16.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -17.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.

On a daily basis, DIAX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +12.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -13.7%.


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
20260.98%-0.71%-5.94%-5.70%
20253.25%-2.25%-2.62%-4.14%2.02%3.39%-0.28%3.08%3.12%0.34%0.54%3.65%10.13%
20242.86%0.76%3.06%-5.53%0.36%2.89%3.78%0.83%3.31%-1.35%7.51%-2.48%16.51%
20231.16%-3.44%-1.15%1.77%-5.29%1.73%2.27%-1.66%-1.43%-4.67%6.28%2.95%-2.11%
2022-4.50%-3.54%3.31%-2.77%0.25%-3.84%4.38%-2.01%-12.09%11.19%7.20%-1.80%-6.11%
2021-3.68%3.96%8.62%1.97%3.20%1.12%0.76%2.22%-2.94%5.67%-2.94%5.09%24.72%

Benchmark Metrics

Dimensional International Core Equity Fund has an annualized alpha of -1.91%, beta of 0.80, and R² of 0.67 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 04, 2014.

  • This fund participated in 100.53% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 81.28% of its upside — more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.

Alpha
-1.91%
Beta
0.80
0.67
Upside Capture
81.28%
Downside Capture
100.53%

Expense Ratio

DIAX has an expense ratio of 0.01%, which is considered low.


Return for Risk

Risk / Return Rank

DIAX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of mutual funds on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.


DIAX Risk / Return Rank: 1313
Overall Rank
DIAX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1111
Sharpe Ratio Rank
DIAX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1212
Sortino Ratio Rank
DIAX Omega Ratio Rank: 1313
Omega Ratio Rank
DIAX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1414
Calmar Ratio Rank
DIAX Martin Ratio Rank: 1515
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 Core Equity Fund (DIAX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).


DIAXBenchmarkDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

0.32

0.90

-0.57

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

0.60

1.39

-0.79

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.09

1.21

-0.12

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

0.41

1.40

-0.99

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

1.63

6.61

-4.98

Explore DIAX risk-adjusted metrics in detail

Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.

Dividends

Dividend History

Dimensional International Core Equity Fund provided a 8.54% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.20 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 4 consecutive years.


6.00%6.50%7.00%7.50%8.00%$0.00$0.20$0.40$0.60$0.80$1.00$1.2020152016201720182019202020212022202320242025
Dividends
Dividend Yield
PeriodTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
Dividend$1.20$1.20$1.16$1.15$1.15$1.09$1.11$1.18$1.24$1.06$1.04$1.06

Dividend yield

8.54%7.89%7.71%8.19%7.39%6.15%7.33%6.68%7.69%5.63%6.95%7.41%

Monthly Dividends

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


JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecTotal
2026$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.30
2025$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.20
2024$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.30$1.16
2023$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$1.15
2022$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$0.00$0.00$0.29$1.15
2021$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$0.00$0.00$0.27$1.09

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 Core Equity Fund. 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 Core Equity Fund was 44.96%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 268 trading sessions.

The current Dimensional International Core Equity Fund drawdown is 8.81%.


Depth

Start

To Bottom

Bottom

To Recover

End

Total

-44.96%Oct 3, 2018369Mar 23, 2020268Apr 15, 2021637
-24.75%Dec 9, 2014279Jan 20, 2016247Jan 11, 2017526
-20.59%Jan 13, 2022180Sep 30, 2022490Sep 13, 2024670
-16.82%Feb 14, 202537Apr 8, 2025114Sep 22, 2025151
-10.71%Jan 29, 20186Feb 5, 201865May 9, 201871

Volatility

Volatility Chart

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.


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