About DFIEX
The DFA International Core Equity 2 Portfolio Institutional Class is a globally oriented mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing in a broad and diverse group of equity securities from non-U.S. companies in developed markets. This fund targets a wide spectrum of market capitalizations, including small-, mid-, and large-cap stocks, which allows it to capture a comprehensive cross-section of overseas developed economies. Its strategy emphasizes portfolio diversification, reflected in its exposure to major international markets such as Japan, the United Kingdom, Canada, Switzerland, and Germany, while maintaining a low concentration in any single holding or sector. Morningstar classifies the fund as a Foreign Large Blend, indicating a balanced approach to growth and value investing. With a low expense ratio and a disciplined, research-driven management style, the DFA International Core Equity 2 Portfolio Institutional Class serves as a core holding for institutional investors seeking efficient, low-cost access to developed international equities.
Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors
Category Foreign Large Blend
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating High
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DFIEX
Share Class Institutional Class
DFIEX had a total return of 24.32% in the past year, including dividends.
Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 6.96%.
