ATLASDFA International Small Company I (DFIS): outlook, holdings and fees
DFA International Small Company I (DFIS) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. The expense ratio is 0.37% and the yield is 2.22%. The ten largest holdings are 4% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on DFIS
| Last price | $35.93 (+1.1%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $35.30 – $36.94 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 2.22% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
DFIS fund facts
| Issuer | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
|---|---|
| Theme | International developed |
| Assets under management | $5.7B |
| Expense ratio | 0.37% |
| Number of holdings | 49 |
| Portfolio turnover | 0% |
| Inception | Mar 23, 2022 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The Portfolio, using a market capitalization weighted approach, is designed to purchase securities of small, non-U.S. companies in countries with developed markets. The Portfolio may emphasize certain stocks, including smaller capitalization companies, lower relative price stocks, and/or higher profitability stocks as compared to their representation in the small-cap segment of developed non-U.S. markets.
DFIS top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| VAT Group AG VACN | Industrials | 0.47% |
| Qiagen NV QGEN | Healthcare | 0.44% |
| Poste Italiane SpA PST | Industrials | 0.36% |
| Finning International Inc. FTT | Industrials | 0.38% |
| Shibaura Mechatronics Corp 6590 | Technology | 0.36% |
| thyssenkrupp AG TKA | Industrials | 0.33% |
| GEA GROUP G1A | Industrials | 0.30% |
| Rexel S.A RXL | Technology | 0.31% |
| Orion Oyj B ORNBV | Healthcare | 0.31% |
| Gaztransport & Technigaz SAS GTT | Energy | 0.31% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
DFIS sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 24.5% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 14.3% |
| Basic Materials | 14.2% |
| Financial Services | 11.9% |
| Technology | 9.2% |
| Healthcare | 5.8% |
| Energy | 5.6% |
| Consumer Defensive | 5.5% |
| Real Estate | 3.1% |
| Utilities | 3.1% |
| Communication Services | 3.0% |
By region: Europe Developed 37.4%, Japan 28.8%, North America 12.9%, United Kingdom 11.3%, Australasia 5.8%.
DFIS returns and risk
| Year to date | +11.2% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +16.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +22.1% |
| 5 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.05 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
DFIS: frequently asked questions
What does DFIS invest in?
DFA International Small Company I invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are VAT Group AG (0.5%), Qiagen NV (0.4%), Poste Italiane SpA (0.4%), Finning International Inc. (0.4%), Shibaura Mechatronics Corp (0.4%).
What is the DFIS expense ratio?
0.37% a year: about $37.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the DFIS dividend yield?
2.22%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will DFIS go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $35.30 to $36.94 from $35.93 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has DFIS performed?
Year to date +11.2%, one year +16.1%, three years +22.1% a year, five years 0.0% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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