- ISIN
- US25434V7819
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Mar 23, 2022
- Region
- Global ex-U.S. (Developed ex-U.S.)
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Mid-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $5B
Highlights
- Avg. Volume (1M)
- 346K
- Avg. Volume Value (1M)
- $14.28M
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Performance
DISV Performance Chart
Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV) is up 13.1% since the beginning of the year. DISV is currently trading at $42 per share.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV) has returned 13.10% so far this year and 32.14% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF
- 1D
- -0.52%
- 1M
- 3.88%
- 6M
- 6.01%
- YTD
- 13.10%
- 1Y
- 32.14%
- 3Y*
- 22.91%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
- ALL TIME*
- 16.06%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.70%
- 1M
- 0.09%
- 6M
- 7.36%
- YTD
- 9.41%
- 1Y
- 20.07%
- 3Y*
- 17.84%
- 5Y*
- 11.25%
- 10Y*
- 13.26%
- ALL TIME*
- 8.09%
DISV Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 24, 2022, DISV's average daily return is +0.07%, while the average monthly return is +1.36%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 4.3 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Nov 2022 with a return of +12.7%, while the worst month was Jun 2022 at -11.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 6 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DISV closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +6.9%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -7.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.68% | 6.54% | -8.65% | 4.69% | 3.37% | -4.60% | 5.51% | 13.10% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.27% | 2.62% | 3.52% | 3.64% | 6.16% | 4.57% | -0.09% | 5.63% | 3.26% | -0.36% | 3.43% | 4.00% | 47.42% |
| 2024 | -1.61% | 1.14% | 6.01% | -1.18% | 6.07% | -4.03% | 5.26% | 0.95% | 2.06% | -5.64% | -0.26% | -2.27% | 5.87% |
| 2023 | 10.09% | -2.29% | -0.14% | 2.75% | -5.93% | 4.16% | 6.26% | -2.51% | -2.30% | -2.99% | 6.85% | 5.34% | 19.52% |
| 2022 | -0.56% | -5.79% | 2.54% | -11.41% | 4.85% | -5.66% | -10.48% | 6.14% | 12.74% | 0.55% | -9.36% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF has an annualized alpha of 6.75%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 24, 2022.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (82.91%) than losses (63.34%) - typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 6.75% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- 6.75%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 82.91%
- Downside Capture
- 63.34%
Expense Ratio
DISV has an expense ratio of 0.42%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DISV ranks 81 for risk / return — above 81% of ETFs peers on PortfoliosLab. Its historical combined result is among the stronger results in the peer group.
Risk / Return Metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF (DISV) 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.
| DISV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.75 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +1.02 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.38 | 1.25 | +0.13 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.55 | 2.00 | +0.55 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.98 | 8.49 | +0.48 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF provided a 2.44% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.03 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.03 | $1.02 | $0.74 | $0.70 | $0.27 |
Dividend yield | 2.44% | 2.69% | 2.77% | 2.73% | 1.23% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional International Small Cap 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.60 | $0.00 | $0.62 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.57 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $1.02 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.74 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.70 |
| 2022 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.27 |
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 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 Small Cap Value ETF was 26.77%, occurring on Sep 27, 2022. Recovery took 197 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF drawdown is 0.52%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-26.77%Sep 2022 | 6mo 1d | 9mo 18d | 1y 3moMar 2022 - Jul 2023 | Bear market2022 |
-14.15%Apr 2025 | 19d | 20d | 1mo 9dMar 2025 - Apr 2025 | 2025 selloff2025 |
-12.69%Mar 2026 | 18d | 4mo 12d | 5moMar 2026 - Jul 2026 | — |
-10.16%Oct 2023 | 2mo 26d | 1mo 18d | 4mo 14dAug 2023 - Dec 2023 | — |
-10.07%Jan 2025 | 3mo 18d | 1mo 21d | 5mo 9dSep 2024 - Mar 2025 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| DISV | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.77% | -56.78% | +30.01% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.69% | -9.10% | -3.59% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.15% | -18.90% | +4.75% |
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 | -0.52% | -1.58% | +1.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -4.84% | -10.70% | +5.86% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.60% | 2.14% | +1.46% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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