- ISIN
- US2332037363
- CUSIP
- 233203736
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Dec 28, 1994
- Region
- Global (Global ex-U.S.)
- Category
- Foreign Small & Mid Cap Equities
- Min. Investment
- $0
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Small-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
- Assets Under Management
- $14B
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Performance
DISVX Performance Chart
DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class (DISVX) is up 8.6% since the beginning of the year. DISVX is currently trading at $33 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DISVX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,920.
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Returns By Period
DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class (DISVX) has returned 8.61% so far this year and 28.06% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, DISVX has returned 10.99% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.41% annually.
DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class
- 1D
- 0.36%
- 1M
- -1.14%
- 6M
- 5.81%
- YTD
- 8.61%
- 1Y
- 28.06%
- 3Y*
- 24.64%
- 5Y*
- 13.94%
- 10Y*
- 10.99%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.42%
- 1M
- 1.94%
- 6M
- 8.74%
- YTD
- 10.66%
- 1Y
- 21.02%
- 3Y*
- 19.50%
- 5Y*
- 11.63%
- 10Y*
- 13.41%
DISVX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Dec 29, 1994, DISVX's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2009 with a return of +16.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -22.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 14 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, DISVX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +9.0%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.0%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6.78% | 7.17% | -9.95% | 5.21% | 2.95% | -3.74% | 1.10% | 8.61% | |||||
| 2025 | 3.56% | 2.95% | 3.51% | 4.51% | 6.37% | 4.34% | 0.11% | 6.48% | 3.80% | -0.43% | 3.82% | 3.94% | 52.17% |
| 2024 | -1.51% | 1.43% | 5.42% | -1.16% | 6.11% | -3.71% | 5.47% | 1.15% | 1.68% | -5.13% | 0.57% | -1.99% | 7.88% |
| 2023 | 8.35% | -1.82% | 0.14% | 2.35% | -5.47% | 4.26% | 5.63% | -2.76% | -2.57% | -3.03% | 6.93% | 5.45% | 17.58% |
| 2022 | -1.68% | -0.33% | -0.59% | -4.95% | 1.82% | -10.79% | 4.59% | -4.55% | -9.95% | 5.59% | 12.14% | 0.74% | -9.80% |
| 2021 | -1.41% | 5.73% | 3.75% | 3.48% | 4.11% | -3.02% | 1.16% | 1.97% | -2.48% | 2.45% | -6.32% | 6.19% | 15.84% |
Benchmark Metrics
DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class has an annualized alpha of 3.68%, beta of 0.53, and R2 of 0.38 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since December 29, 1994.
- This fund participated in 83.02% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 79.83% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.53 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.38 this fund is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this fund's risk.
- R2 of 0.38 means the benchmark explains less than half of this fund's behavior - treat beta with caution or consider switching to a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.68%
- Beta
- 0.53
- R²
- 0.38
- Upside Capture
- 79.83%
- Downside Capture
- 83.02%
Expense Ratio
DISVX has an expense ratio of 0.43%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DISVX ranks 58 for risk / return — on par with similar mutual funds. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class (DISVX) 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.
| DISVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.20 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.34 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.34 | 1.30 | +0.04 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.09 | 2.28 | -0.18 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 6.84 | 9.88 | -3.05 |
Dividends
Dividend History
DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class provided a 6.62% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.20 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.20 | $2.22 | $1.00 | $0.82 | $0.45 | $0.75 | $0.35 | $0.77 | $0.98 | $0.87 | $1.11 | $0.66 |
Dividend yield | 6.62% | 7.17% | 4.56% | 3.87% | 2.40% | 3.51% | 1.84% | 3.97% | 5.91% | 3.77% | 5.85% | 3.51% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class. 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 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $0.00 | $0.46 | |||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.45 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.47 | $2.22 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.24 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.49 | $1.00 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.28 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.12 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.40 | $0.82 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.13 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.18 | $0.45 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.02 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.75 |
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 DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class. 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 Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class was 61.57%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 1136 trading sessions.
The current DFA International Small Cap Value Portfolio Institutional Class drawdown is 5.09%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -61.57%Mar 2009 | 1y 7mo | 4y 6mo | 6y 1moJul 2007 - Sep 2013 |
COVID crash2020 | -49.24%Mar 2020 | 2y 1mo | 1y 1mo | 3y 3moJan 2018 - May 2021 |
1998 bear market1998 | -35.44%Oct 1998 | 2y 4mo | 4y 7mo | 6y 12moMay 1996 - May 2003 |
Bear market2022 | -27.43%Sep 2022 | 8mo 17d | 1y 2mo | 1y 11moJan 2022 - Dec 2023 |
2016 bear market2016 | -22.00%Feb 2016 | 1y 7mo | 10mo 29d | 2y 6moJul 2014 - Jan 2017 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DISVX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -61.57% | -56.78% | -4.79% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -13.26% | -9.10% | -4.16% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -13.69% | -18.90% | +5.21% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -27.43% | -25.43% | -2.00% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -49.24% | -33.92% | -15.32% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.09% | -0.45% | -4.64% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -12.17% | -10.71% | -1.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.03% | 2.09% | +1.94% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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