DFA World ex U.S. Value Port Institution Class (DFWVX)
| Fund Assets | 604.17M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.37% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 12.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.68 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.72% |
| Dividend Growth | 23.49% |
| Payout Frequency | Quarterly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 18.29 |
| YTD Return | 5.80% |
| 1-Year Return | 36.66% |
| 5-Year Return | 103.74% |
| 52-Week Low | 12.30 |
| 52-Week High | 19.58 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.66 |
| Holdings | 4057 |
| Inception Date | Aug 23, 2010 |
About DFWVX
DFA World ex U.S. Value Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund that focuses on delivering value-driven equity exposure to markets outside the United States. Its primary objective is to achieve long-term capital appreciation by investing predominantly in large-cap and mid-cap stocks from developed and emerging markets across Europe, Asia, and other regions, while limiting U.S. exposure to a minimal percentage. The portfolio is broadly diversified, with major holdings in financial services, energy, consumer cyclicals, and industrials, and allocates over 97% of its assets to non-U.S. stocks, reflecting a truly international approach. Key features include a disciplined emphasis on value stocks—shares considered undervalued based on low price ratios and high dividend yields—while maintaining a low expense ratio and a cost structure advantageous relative to peers. This institutional share class is designed for efficiency and transparency, offering investors a way to capture global value opportunities outside the U.S., playing a crucial role in asset allocation strategies that seek international diversification and exposure to value equities.
Performance
DFWVX had a total return of 36.66% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 17.50%.
Top 10 Holdings
19.22% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DFA International Small Cap Value I | n/a | 8.81% |
| Shell plc | SHEL | 2.05% |
| TotalEnergies SE | TTE | 1.38% |
| Banco Santander, S.A. | SAN | 1.34% |
| Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. | 005930 | 1.18% |
| Alibaba Group Holding Limited | BABAF | 1.06% |
| Barrick Mining Corporation | ABX | 0.92% |
| Future on E-mini S&P 500 Futures | n/a | 0.84% |
| Usd | n/a | 0.84% |
| Reliance Industries Limited | RELIANCE | 0.80% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.04932 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.26017 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.15365 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.21725 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.02048 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.16621 | Dec 13, 2024 |