DFA International Small Company Portfolio Institutional Class (DFISX)
| Fund Assets | 15.30B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.39% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 14.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.82 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.88% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 27.77 |
| YTD Return | 8.99% |
| 1-Year Return | 42.45% |
| 5-Year Return | 58.53% |
| 52-Week Low | 17.84 |
| 52-Week High | 28.12 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.79 |
| Holdings | 3980 |
| Inception Date | Sep 30, 1996 |
About DFISX
DFA International Small Company Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with exposure to small-cap equities from developed markets outside the United States. Its primary objective is long-term capital appreciation, achieved by investing predominantly in the smallest 12.5% of companies by market capitalization across international developed markets, with market caps as low as $50 million. The portfolio is widely diversified, holding thousands of stocks and maintaining a low concentration in its top holdings, with only a small percentage allocated to any single company. By targeting foreign small-cap firms, the fund gives investors access to a segment that can offer distinct growth characteristics and diversification benefits relative to large-cap and U.S.-domiciled equities. The fund is designed with institutional investors in mind, featuring a low expense ratio and low portfolio turnover. It is categorized within the foreign small/mid blend segment, making it a notable choice for those seeking broad international small-cap exposure as part of a diversified investment strategy.
Performance
DFISX had a total return of 42.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.97%.
Top 10 Holdings
5.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Ssc Government Mm Gvmxx | n/a | 1.08% |
| Future on E-mini S&P 500 Futures | n/a | 1.01% |
| Celestica Inc Common Stock | n/a | 0.56% |
| Helvetia Baloise Holding AG | HBAN | 0.53% |
| BAWAG Group AG | BG | 0.47% |
| IAMGOLD Corporation | IMG | 0.38% |
| Alstom SA | ALO | 0.38% |
| PSP Swiss Property AG | PSPN | 0.35% |
| BELIMO Holding AG | BEAN | 0.34% |
| Rexel S.A. | RXL | 0.32% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.32852 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.17616 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.28369 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.02677 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.24503 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.2035 | Sep 30, 2024 |