DFA International Small Company Portfolio Institutional Class (DFISX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
26.24
+0.42 (1.63%)
Apr 1, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
Fund Assets16.13B
Expense Ratio0.39%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover14.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.79
Dividend Yield3.15%
Dividend Growth20.92%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 30, 2026
Previous Close25.82
YTD Return1.00%
1-Year Return30.71%
5-Year Return41.53%
52-Week Low18.42
52-Week High28.42
Beta (5Y)0.82
Holdings3975
Inception DateSep 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.

Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors
Category Foreign Small/Mid Blend
Performance Rating Above Average
Risk Rating Above Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DFISX
Share Class - Institutional Class
Index MSCI World ex USA Small Cap NR USD

Performance

DFISX had a total return of 30.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 7.09%.

Top 10 Holdings

5.03% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
Ssc Government Mm Gvmxxn/a0.94%
Future on E-mini S&P 500 Futuresn/a0.88%
BAWAG Group AGBG0.48%
Celestica Inc Common Stockn/a0.47%
Helvetia Baloise Holding AGHBAN0.41%
IAMGOLD CorporationIMG0.40%
PSP Swiss Property AGPSPN0.38%
BELIMO Holding AGBEAN0.37%
Hudbay Minerals Inc.HBM0.36%
Alstom SAALO0.35%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 30, 2026$0.01563Mar 31, 2026
Dec 15, 2025$0.32852Dec 16, 2025
Sep 29, 2025$0.17616Sep 30, 2025
Jun 27, 2025$0.28369Jun 30, 2025
Mar 28, 2025$0.02677Mar 31, 2025
Dec 13, 2024$0.24503Dec 13, 2024
Full Dividend History