DFA World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio Institutional Class Shares (DFWIX)
| Fund Assets | 5.17B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.30% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 8.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.54 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.92% |
| Dividend Growth | 24.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 18.43 |
| YTD Return | 9.67% |
| 1-Year Return | 40.56% |
| 5-Year Return | 62.99% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.95 |
| 52-Week High | 18.62 |
| Beta (5Y) | n/a |
| Holdings | 10689 |
| Inception Date | Apr 9, 2013 |
About DFWIX
The DFA World ex U.S. Core Equity Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on achieving long-term capital appreciation by investing in a broad and diverse selection of equities from developed and emerging markets outside the United States. Its portfolio encompasses thousands of holdings, with particular attention to small capitalization and value-oriented companies, offering exposure to a wide range of sectors such as technology, energy, consumer goods, and healthcare. The fund benchmarks its performance against the MSCI All Country World ex USA Index, seeking to deliver a representative slice of the international equity landscape. With a competitive expense ratio and a low distribution fee level, this fund is structured for institutional investors and is designed to offer both diversification and broad market participation beyond U.S. borders. Its significant asset base underscores its role as a foundational international equity option for those aiming to access global growth opportunities while maintaining a disciplined, cost-effective approach to portfolio construction.
Performance
DFWIX had a total return of 40.56% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.74%.
Top 10 Holdings
6.90% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | 2330 | 1.16% |
| Future on E-mini S&P 500 Futures | n/a | 0.90% |
| Usd | n/a | 0.85% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 0.75% |
| Tencent Holdings Limited | 0700 | 0.65% |
| Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company Limited | TSM | 0.64% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 0.52% |
| ASML Holding N.V. | ASML | 0.48% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 0.47% |
| Royal Bank of Canada | RY | 0.47% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.20773 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.13856 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.15974 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.03334 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.14058 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.11165 | Sep 30, 2024 |