DFIS Performance — Dimensional International Small Cap ETF
Data updated: 2026-09-24
DFIS returned +10.32% year to date and +23.26% over one year to Jul 2026. The annualised 3-year return is +17.38%. The fund beat its International Small Blend category average: $100 invested three years ago grew to $162, against $153 for the category, and to $123 over one year, against $120. Volatility over the past three years was 15.17% a year. In the 12 months to Jul 2026 the fund took in a net $1.5B, and assets reached $5.74B.
DFIS Growth of $100
What $100 invested in Dimensional International Small Cap ETF grew to, compounded from monthly returns reported on SEC Form N-PORT, against the International Small Blend category average over the same months.
| Period | DFIS | Category average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year (Aug 2025 – Jul 2026) | $123 | $120 |
| 3 years (Aug 2023 – Jul 2026) | $162 | $153 |
| Since data start (Feb 2022 – Jul 2026) | $158 | $147 |
DFIS Trailing Returns
Total returns to Jul 2026, from SEC N-PORT.
| Period | Total return |
|---|---|
| YTD | +10.32% |
| 1 year | +23.26% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +17.38% |
DFIS Annual Returns
Calendar-year total returns of Dimensional International Small Cap ETF, compounded from monthly SEC N-PORT returns. Partial years show the months covered.
| Year | Total return |
|---|---|
| 2026 (Jan–Jul) | +10.32% |
| 2025 | +37.46% |
| 2024 | +3.78% |
| 2023 | +15.05% |
| 2022 (Feb–Dec) | −12.88% |
DFIS Monthly Returns
Monthly total returns as reported on SEC Form N-PORT.
| Year | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | +6.3% | +6.0% | −10.9% | +7.8% | +3.9% | −4.2% | +2.4% | — | — | — | — | — |
| 2025 | +3.0% | +0.6% | +1.2% | +5.8% | +6.2% | +4.5% | −0.1% | +4.4% | +2.4% | −0.5% | +1.9% | +3.1% |
| 2024 | −1.2% | +0.8% | +3.9% | −1.9% | +4.8% | −3.2% | +5.1% | +1.7% | +2.4% | −5.4% | −0.4% | −2.2% |
| 2023 | +8.5% | −2.1% | +0.4% | +1.6% | −4.8% | +3.6% | +4.8% | −3.0% | −4.2% | −5.2% | +9.5% | +6.6% |
| 2022 | — | 0.0% | 0.0% | −6.4% | −0.1% | −11.3% | +6.2% | −4.5% | −11.2% | +5.0% | +10.1% | +0.9% |
DFIS Risk
Risk measures from monthly returns over Aug 2023 – Jul 2026.
- 3-year volatility (annualised): 15.17%
- 3-year Sharpe ratio: 0.85 (vs 4.5% risk-free rate)
- Best month: +9.47% (Nov 2023)
- Worst month: −10.95% (Mar 2026)
DFIS Fund Flows
Monthly money in and out of Dimensional International Small Cap ETF, from SEC Form N-PORT.
- 12-month net flow: $1.5B
- 12-month gross sales (incl. reinvestments): $2.3B
- Sales ÷ redemptions: 3.13×
| Month | Sales | Redemptions | Net flow |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | $98.0M | $311.4M | −$213.4M |
| Jun 2026 | $169.5M | $0 | $169.5M |
| May 2026 | $223.8M | $97.9M | $125.8M |
| Apr 2026 | $45.3M | $0 | $45.3M |
| Mar 2026 | $185.2M | $0 | $185.2M |
| Feb 2026 | $183.3M | $73.6M | $109.6M |
| Jan 2026 | $104.8M | $0 | $104.8M |
| Dec 2025 | $112.9M | $38.9M | $74.0M |
| Nov 2025 | $261.2M | $104.9M | $156.3M |
| Oct 2025 | $352.9M | $0 | $352.9M |
| Sep 2025 | $131.7M | $47.2M | $84.5M |
| Aug 2025 | $395.5M | $50.1M | $345.4M |
DFIS Assets Under Management
Net assets of Dimensional International Small Cap ETF by report date, from SEC N-PORT filings.
| Report date | Net assets |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | $5.74B |
| 2026-04-30 | $5.62B |
| 2026-01-31 | $5.19B |
| 2025-10-31 | $4.34B |
| 2025-07-31 | $3.35B |
| 2025-04-30 | $2.72B |
| 2025-01-31 | $2.49B |
| 2024-10-31 | $2.08B |
| 2024-07-31 | $1.84B |
| 2024-04-30 | $1.58B |
| 2024-01-31 | $928.73M |
| 2023-10-31 | $717.16M |
For information only. Not investment advice: figures are as reported in SEC filings and may contain errors or be out of date. Past performance does not guarantee future results.