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DFA International Core Equity Portfolio
mutual fund
DFIEX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$14.97
-0.03
0%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
DFIEX (Mutual Fund)
DFA International Core Equity Portfolio
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$14.97
-0.03
0%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
DFIEX (Mutual Fund)
DFA International Core Equity Portfolio
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$14.97
-0.03
0%
primary theme
International Large-Cap Blend Equity
share class
DFIEX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 2.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 2.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 7.9%
- Net Assets $30 B
- Holdings in Top 10 5.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$15.00
$8.67
$15.07
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.30%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 4.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $0
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme International Large-Cap Blend Equity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Foreign Large Blend
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
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Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
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Expenses
About
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DFIEX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 2.7%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 7.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.24%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameDFA International Core Equity Portfolio
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Fund Family NameDimensional Fund Advisors
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Inception DateSep 15, 2005
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerJed Fogdall
Fund Description
The fund purchases a broad and diverse group of securities of non-U.S. companies in developed markets with a greater emphasis on small capitalization, value, and/or high profitability companies as compared to their representation in the International Universe. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80% of its net assets in equity securities.
DFIEX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DFIEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.7% | 0.5% | 7.6% | 51.98% |
| 1 Yr | 7.7% | -39.9% | 55.6% | 66.16% |
| 3 Yr | 2.7%* | -14.9% | 11.2% | 80.97% |
| 5 Yr | 7.9%* | -4.4% | 12.5% | 44.64% |
| 10 Yr | 5.5%* | -0.8% | 9.8% | 46.04% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DFIEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.5% | -39.9% | 992.1% | 70.04% |
| 2019 | 18.0% | -22.2% | 45.4% | 60.19% |
| 2018 | -19.5% | -50.2% | 25.1% | 62.19% |
| 2017 | 24.7% | -3.3% | 48.7% | 30.99% |
| 2016 | 2.4% | -13.9% | 14.4% | 10.63% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DFIEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 2.7% | 0.5% | 7.6% | 51.98% |
| 1 Yr | 7.7% | -39.9% | 55.6% | 61.14% |
| 3 Yr | 2.7%* | -14.9% | 11.2% | 76.28% |
| 5 Yr | 7.9%* | -4.4% | 12.5% | 41.21% |
| 10 Yr | 5.5%* | -0.8% | 9.8% | 42.31% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DFIEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 5.5% | -39.9% | 992.1% | 70.04% |
| 2019 | 18.0% | -22.2% | 45.4% | 60.33% |
| 2018 | -17.4% | -50.2% | 25.1% | 51.40% |
| 2017 | 28.0% | -3.3% | 48.7% | 19.33% |
| 2016 | 5.4% | -10.2% | 14.4% | 5.05% |
NAV & Total Return History
DFIEX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| DFIEX | Category Low | Category High | DFIEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 30 B | 181 K | 417 B | 3.42% |
| Number of Holdings | 4970 | 1 | 9750 | 1.23% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 1.67 B | 0 | 41.3 B | 12.59% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 5.83% | 2.0% | 100.0% | 98.87% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
- Nestle SA 1.28%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFIEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.48% | 0.00% | 116.98% | 50.12% |
| Cash | 1.27% | -43.07% | 100.00% | 51.73% |
| Other | 0.24% | -2.56% | 100.46% | 15.06% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.01% | -0.01% | 1.66% | 9.63% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.16% | 50.62% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -12.27% | 38.68% | 55.56% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFIEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Industrials | 19.10% | 3.89% | 38.69% | 11.64% |
| Financial Services | 14.43% | 0.00% | 37.79% | 73.59% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 14.03% | 0.62% | 34.42% | 12.14% |
| Basic Materials | 12.12% | 0.00% | 20.80% | 4.26% |
| Technology | 8.42% | 0.00% | 38.00% | 81.10% |
| Consumer Defense | 8.06% | 0.69% | 26.96% | 78.47% |
| Healthcare | 7.72% | 0.00% | 26.31% | 87.48% |
| Communication Services | 6.01% | 0.00% | 30.45% | 74.34% |
| Energy | 4.16% | 0.00% | 15.90% | 21.90% |
| Utilities | 3.35% | 0.00% | 14.64% | 48.56% |
| Real Estate | 2.59% | 0.00% | 10.21% | 47.18% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFIEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 97.62% | -1.02% | 125.78% | 32.22% |
| US | 0.86% | -30.21% | 101.35% | 79.88% |
DFIEX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| DFIEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.30% | 0.02% | 19.39% | 89.05% |
| Management Fee | 0.24% | 0.00% | 1.90% | 13.65% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 1.00% | 2.86% |
Sales Fees
| DFIEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.50% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| DFIEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 1.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| DFIEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 4.00% | 0.00% | 475.00% | 4.79% |
DFIEX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| DFIEX | Category Low | Category High | DFIEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.46% | 53.55% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| DFIEX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Monthly | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| DFIEX | Category Low | Category High | DFIEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.24% | -1.16% | 11.59% | 25.48% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| DFIEX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.109 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.065 |
| Jun 29, 2018 | $0.171 |
| Dec 15, 2017 | $0.124 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | $0.062 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.159 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.018 |
| Dec 15, 2016 | $0.086 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.035 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | $0.155 |
| Mar 31, 2016 | $0.047 |
| Dec 16, 2015 | $0.048 |
| Oct 28, 2015 | $0.200 |
| Sep 10, 2015 | $0.048 |
| Jun 09, 2015 | $0.166 |
| Mar 10, 2015 | $0.013 |
| Dec 16, 2014 | $0.079 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.049 |
| Jun 10, 2014 | $0.175 |
| Mar 11, 2014 | $0.061 |
| Dec 11, 2013 | $0.080 |
| Sep 11, 2013 | $0.045 |
| Jun 11, 2013 | $0.168 |
| Mar 11, 2013 | $0.013 |
| Dec 17, 2012 | $0.080 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | $0.043 |
| Jun 13, 2012 | $0.150 |
| Mar 13, 2012 | $0.019 |
| Dec 15, 2011 | $0.084 |
| Sep 13, 2011 | $0.060 |
| Jun 13, 2011 | $0.153 |
| Mar 11, 2011 | $0.031 |
| Dec 13, 2010 | $0.078 |
| Sep 13, 2010 | $0.035 |
| Jun 11, 2010 | $0.114 |
| Mar 12, 2010 | $0.015 |
| Dec 14, 2009 | $0.030 |
| Oct 29, 2009 | $0.025 |
| Sep 14, 2009 | $0.039 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | $0.108 |
| Mar 13, 2009 | $0.020 |
| Dec 15, 2008 | $0.028 |
| Oct 30, 2008 | $0.035 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | $0.056 |
| Jun 13, 2008 | $0.216 |
| Mar 13, 2008 | $0.018 |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $0.022 |
| Nov 29, 2007 | $0.060 |
| Sep 13, 2007 | $0.054 |
| Jun 13, 2007 | $0.166 |
| Mar 13, 2007 | $0.006 |
| Dec 21, 2006 | $0.029 |
| Nov 30, 2006 | $0.035 |
| Sep 08, 2006 | $0.052 |
| Jun 08, 2006 | $0.113 |
| Mar 15, 2006 | $0.001 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $0.035 |
DFIEX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jed Fogdall
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2010
10.85
10.9%
Jed S. Fogdall is a Co-Head of Portfolio Management and Vice President of Dimensional and a member of Dimensional’s Investment Committee. Mr. Fogdall has an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles and a BS from Purdue University. Mr. Fogdall joined Dimensional as a Portfolio Manager in 2004 and has been responsible for international portfolios since 2010 and domestic portfolios since 2012.
Bhanu Singh
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 21, 2015
5.45
5.5%
Bhanu P. Singh is a Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional. Mr. Singh received his MBA from the University of Chicago and his BA from the University of California, Los Angeles. Mr. Singh joined Dimensional originally in 2003, has been a portfolio manager since 2012 and has been responsible for domestic portfolios since 2014.
Allen Pu
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 21, 2015
5.45
5.5%
Mr. Pu is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Mr. Pu has an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles, an MS and PhD from Caltech, and a BS from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art. Mr. Pu joined Dimensional Fund Advisors LP as a portfolio manager in 2006 and has been responsible for the World Core Equity Portfolio since 2015.
Mary Phillips
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2017
3.84
3.8%
Mary T. Phillips, CFA, Deputy Head of Portfolio Management, North America, Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional, joined Dimensional in 2012 and has been a portfolio manager since 2014. Ms. Phillips began managing Dimensional’s allocated portion of the Fund’s portfolio in March 2018. Ms. Phillips earned an MBA with concentration in analytic finance, statistics and econometrics, and managerial and organizational behavior from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Puget Sound.
William Collins-Dean
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2019
1.84
1.8%
Will Collins-Dean is a Portfolio Manager and Vice President of the Sub-Adviser. Mr. Collins-Dean received his MBA from the University of Chicago and is bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University. Mr. Collins-Dean joined the Sub-Adviser in 2014 and has been a portfolio manager since 2016.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.04 | 28.94 | 5.51 | 0.18 |
