DFA World ex U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio Institutional Class Shares (DWUSX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
21.33
-0.23 (-1.07%)
At close: May 19, 2026
Fund Assets905.85M
Expense Ratio0.48%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover17.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.54
Dividend Yield2.51%
Dividend Growth23.00%
Payout FrequencyQuarterly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 30, 2026
Previous Close21.56
YTD Return10.17%
1-Year Return35.19%
5-Year Return79.08%
52-Week Low16.38
52-Week High22.02
Beta (5Y)0.68
Holdings4912
Inception DateNov 1, 2012

About DWUSX

DFA World ex U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio Institutional Class Shares is a mutual fund designed to provide long-term capital appreciation by investing broadly in non-U.S. companies. The portfolio focuses on small and mid-cap value stocks, aiming to capture value premiums and diversification benefits available in developed and emerging markets outside the United States. With an emphasis on equities that trade at lower valuations relative to their fundamentals, the fund seeks to harness the long-term growth potential of undervalued segments. Key features include a diverse asset mix spanning financial services, basic materials, utilities, and energy sectors, as reflected by its top holdings. The fund typically maintains a low expense ratio relative to peers and follows an institutional-class structure, which supports cost efficiency and appeals to larger investors. Its investment process is built on disciplined value strategies and research-driven selection, managed by an experienced team. Overall, DFA World ex U.S. Targeted Value Portfolio Institutional Class Shares plays a significant role in diversified portfolios by offering targeted exposure to international value stocks and enhancing potential for risk-adjusted returns outside the U.S. market.

Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors
Category Foreign Small/Mid Value
Performance Rating Average
Risk Rating Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DWUSX
Index MSCI ACWI Ex US Small Cap ND

Performance

DWUSX had a total return of 35.19% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 9.19%.

Top 10 Holdings

5.92% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
BPER Banca SpABPE0.75%
Bank of Ireland Group plcBIRG0.72%
Banco de Sabadell, S.A.SAB0.70%
Helvetia Baloise Holding AGHBAN0.68%
Banco BPM S.p.A.BAMI0.66%
Lundin Mining CorporationLUN0.50%
Centrica plcCNA0.49%
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.ABN0.48%
NN Group N.V.NN0.48%
AIB Group plcA5G0.47%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 30, 2026$0.02884Mar 31, 2026
Dec 15, 2025$0.12389Dec 16, 2025
Sep 29, 2025$0.10846Sep 30, 2025
Jun 27, 2025$0.27947Jun 30, 2025
Mar 28, 2025$0.05605Mar 31, 2025
Dec 13, 2024$0.07583Dec 13, 2024
Full Dividend History