DFIS
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF
DFIS actively invests in a broad and diverse portfolio of small-cap companies in developed markets outside the US, selected and weighted by market capitalization, in aim of long-term capital appreciation.
International
EQUITY
Active
MANAGEMENT STYLE
$ 5.5 B
ASSETS UNDER MGMT
39 bp
EXPENSES
Fund Basics
| Inception date | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Regulation | Open-Ended Fund |
| Fund Website | link... |
| Distributions | Quarterly |
| Currency | USD |
| Holdings Transparency | Full |
| Derivatives-based | No |
| Options available | Yes |
| Currency hedged | No |
| Fund of funds | No |
Top 10 Holdings
Complete list +
| SEIKA CORP | 12.5 % |
| KONECRANES OYJ | 0.5 % |
| VAT GROUP LTD | 0.4 % |
| HUDBAY MINERALS INC | 0.4 % |
| BAWAG GROUP AG | 0.4 % |
| BE SEMICONDUCTOR INDUSTRIES | 0.4 % |
| DPM METALS INC | 0.4 % |
| FINNING INTERNATIONAL INC | 0.4 % |
| MERCARI, INC. | 0.4 % |
| SSR MINING INC | 0.3 % |
Constituent Breakdown
| Number of holdings | 3530 |
| Herfindahl-Hirschman Index | 166 |
| Wgt avg mkt cap (mns) | $3,944 |
| Large cap (>$10bn) | 7.4% |
| Mid cap ($2-10bn) | 52.0% |
| Small cap (<$2bn) | 26.8% |
| Developed mkts. | 86.8% |
| Emerging mkts. | 0.4% |
Sector Breakdown
Country Exposure
 |
JAPAN | 19.5 % |
 |
CANADA | 12.4 % |
 |
BRITAIN | 9.6 % |
 |
SWITZERLAND | 6.2 % |
 |
GERMANY | 5.7 % |
 |
AUSTRALIA | 5.5 % |
 |
FRANCE | 5.0 % |
 |
ITALY | 3.0 % |
 |
FINLAND | 2.5 % |
 |
NETHERLANDS | 2.5 % |
Historical Performance
Standardized Performance (as of 03/31/2026)
| YTD | 1 YR | 2 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR | 20 YR | Incep. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price Returns | 2.2% | 30.3% | 15.9% | 13.6% | -- | -- | -- | 7.7% |
| Dividend Yield | 0.1% | 3.2% | 2.7% | 2.7% | -- | -- | -- | 2.3% |
| Total Returns | 2.3% | 33.5% | 18.6% | 16.3% | -- | -- | -- | 9.9% | Ann. Volatility | 19.2% | 17.1% | 15.8% | 15.0% | -- | -- | -- | 17.3% |
Market Correlations
| versus... | Beta | R-squared |
| S&P 500 | 0.67 | 55% |
| MSCI EAFE | 0.92 | 90% |
| MSCI Emg Mkts | 0.70 | 68% |
Liquidity Measures
| Avg. volume (000) | 704 |
| ADV traded (mns) | $25 |
| Turnover | 0.5% |
| Avg. Bid/Ask (% of price) | 0.09% |
Technical Indicators
| 30d moving avg. (EMA) | $34.36 |
| Relative strength (RSI) | 56 |
| MACD/Signal | 0.10/-0.23 |
| Bollinger Bands (Upper/Lower) | $35.55/$32.00 |
| Short interest (% of AUM) | 0.3% |
Distributions
Top Ten Comparable ETFs only shown here. For an extended list become an Individual or Professional subscriber. Start your FREE trial
Comparable ETFs Based on Overlap
| Ticker | Fund Name | Overlap vs. DFIS |
Expenses vs. DFIS |
ALTAR Score™ vs. DFIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AVDS | Avantis International Small Cap Equity ETF | 49.5% | -9 bp | -0.3% |
| SCZ | iShares MSCI EAFE Small-Cap ETF | 44.1% | +1 bp | -0.2% |
| DISV | Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF | 39.5% | +3 bp | +1.5% |
| SCHC | Schwab International Small-Cap Equity ETF | 38.3% | -28 bp | +0.3% |
| PDN | Invesco FTSE RAFI Developed Markets ex-US Small-Mid ETF | 35.7% | +10 bp | -0.3% |
| DXIV | Dimensional International Vector Equity ETF | 34.8% | -5 bp | +0.4% |
| VSS | Vanguard FTSE All-World ex-US Small-Cap ETF | 34.2% | -31 bp | +0.1% |
| FNDC | Schwab Fundamental International Small Co. Index ETF | 33.7% | 0 bp | +0.3% |
| IEUS | iShares MSCI Europe Small-Cap ETF | 31.6% | +3 bp | +0.6% |
| ISCF | iShares International SmallCap Equity Factor ETF | 30.7% | -16 bp | +1.1% |
Risk and Returns: DFIS vs. Comps (1 YR)
Notes: Top 10 overlapping ETFs. Funds with insufficient history not shown. Some funds may overlap. Hover over data point for ticker symbol.
Content on this tab for Individual & Professional subscribers only. Start your FREE trial
Results & Estimates (USD)
| 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sales per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Earnings per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Dividends per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| Book value per share | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | ||
| change (%) | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- |
Return on Equity
Net Margins
Content on this tab for Individual & Professional subscribers only. Start your FREE trial
Valuation Metrics
| Fwd Est | 2025 | 2026 | 2027 | |
| Price-to-sales | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-earnings | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-cash flow | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-growth | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Price-to-book value | --x | --x | --x | --x |
| Yield | --% | --% | --x | --% |
Based on closing prices from 4/14/2026
Peer Group Comparison Sample data. Subscribe for access.
Price-to-Earnings
Price-to-Sales
Price-to-Book Value
Price-to-Cash Flow
Price-to-Growth
Dividend Yield
Historical Valuation Trends Sample data. Subscribe for access.
SHOWING:
Price-to-Earnings
Price-to-Earnings
Notes: Based on adjusted historical results for current fund constituents. May differ from results achieved by past fund constituents. Max P/E of 100x.
Some content on this tab for Individual & Professional subscribers only. Start your FREE trial
ETF Research Center Rating
6.6%
ALTAR SCORE™
60th
PERCENTILE
OVERWEIGHT
ETFRC RATING
There are 345 funds in the International Equity category with an average
ALTAR Score™ of 6.2% and a standard deviation
of 1.5%. DFIS's ALTAR Score™ is approximately 0.3 standard
deviations above the category average. This places DFIS in the 60th percentile
among funds in the category.
Sell-Side Consensus
$39.45
PRICE TARGET
+10.7%
UPSIDE