FISMX vs. DFVQX
Compare and contrast key facts about Fidelity International Small Cap Fund (FISMX) and DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio (DFVQX).
FISMX is managed by Fidelity. It was launched on Sep 18, 2002. DFVQX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Aug 13, 2008.
Performance
FISMX vs. DFVQX - Performance Comparison
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FISMX vs. DFVQX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FISMX Fidelity International Small Cap Fund | -0.22% | 24.73% | 0.05% | 19.62% | -16.66% | 13.44% | 9.98% | 21.45% | -16.08% | 31.58% |
DFVQX DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 3.85% | 38.02% | 4.55% | 17.05% | -12.54% | 15.01% | 6.10% | 20.87% | -19.03% | 27.51% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, FISMX achieves a -0.22% return, which is significantly lower than DFVQX's 3.85% return. Over the past 10 years, FISMX has underperformed DFVQX with an annualized return of 8.27%, while DFVQX has yielded a comparatively higher 9.69% annualized return.
FISMX
- 1D
- 2.37%
- 1M
- -6.49%
- YTD
- -0.22%
- 6M
- 1.66%
- 1Y
- 18.09%
- 3Y*
- 11.14%
- 5Y*
- 5.35%
- 10Y*
- 8.27%
DFVQX
- 1D
- 2.92%
- 1M
- -6.47%
- YTD
- 3.85%
- 6M
- 9.44%
- 1Y
- 33.17%
- 3Y*
- 17.91%
- 5Y*
- 10.13%
- 10Y*
- 9.69%
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FISMX vs. DFVQX - Expense Ratio Comparison
FISMX has a 1.01% expense ratio, which is higher than DFVQX's 0.36% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
FISMX vs. DFVQX — Risk / Return Rank
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FISMX vs. DFVQX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Fidelity International Small Cap Fund (FISMX) and DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio (DFVQX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| FISMX | DFVQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.39 | 2.16 | -0.77 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.83 | 2.78 | -0.95 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.28 | 1.43 | -0.15 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.61 | 2.62 | -1.01 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.85 | 10.71 | -4.86 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| FISMX | DFVQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.39 | 2.16 | -0.77 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.40 | 0.66 | -0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.60 | 0.59 | +0.01 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.71 | 0.58 | +0.13 |
Correlation
The correlation between FISMX and DFVQX is 0.91, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
FISMX vs. DFVQX - Dividend Comparison
FISMX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.59%, more than DFVQX's 3.13% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FISMX Fidelity International Small Cap Fund | 3.59% | 3.58% | 2.64% | 1.87% | 0.70% | 7.28% | 0.83% | 2.32% | 6.14% | 2.46% | 2.70% | 2.80% |
DFVQX DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio | 3.13% | 3.06% | 3.56% | 3.47% | 2.73% | 4.76% | 1.79% | 2.68% | 5.96% | 1.81% | 2.15% | 2.77% |
Drawdowns
FISMX vs. DFVQX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum FISMX drawdown since its inception was -60.94%, which is greater than DFVQX's maximum drawdown of -44.58%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for FISMX and DFVQX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| FISMX | DFVQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -60.94% | -44.58% | -16.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.71% | -10.98% | +0.27% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -31.07% | -28.33% | -2.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -38.80% | -44.58% | +5.78% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.29% | -7.76% | -0.53% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -10.71% | -7.92% | -2.79% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.95% | 2.90% | +0.05% |
Volatility
FISMX vs. DFVQX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for Fidelity International Small Cap Fund (FISMX) is 6.19%, while DFA International Vector Equity Portfolio (DFVQX) has a volatility of 6.99%. This indicates that FISMX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than DFVQX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| FISMX | DFVQX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.19% | 6.99% | -0.80% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.00% | 10.22% | -1.22% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 13.48% | 15.71% | -2.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 13.40% | 15.57% | -2.17% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 13.95% | 16.50% | -2.55% |