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Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF ()
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Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF Overview
Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF (DFIC) is an actively managed International Equity Foreign Large Blend exchange-traded fund (ETF). Dimensional Fund Advisors launched the ETF in 2022.
The investment seeks to achieve long-term capital appreciation.
The Portfolio is designed to purchase a broad and diverse group of equity securities of non‑U.S. companies in developed markets. The Portfolio invests in companies of all sizes, with increased exposure to smaller capitalization, lower relative price, and higher profitability companies as compared to their representation in the International Universe.
About Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF (DFIC)
There are 4 members of the management team with an average tenure of 4.36 years: Jed Fogdall (2022), Mary Phillips (2022), Joseph Hohn (2022) and William Collins-Dean (2022). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 1 primary benchmark: MSCI World Ex USA IMI NR USD index with a weighting of 100%. Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF has 4071 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 7.1% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a diversified fund. The ETF is not considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the International Equity ETF group. Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF has 98.8% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 1.1% There is 98.8% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF has 0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $14 billion in total assets, which is above the $9 billion average for the Foreign Large Blend category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
DFIC Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF expense ratio is below average compared to funds in the Foreign Large Blend category. Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF has an expense ratio of 0.22%, which is 45% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a B. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 6%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.2 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 38% for the Foreign Large Blend category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF returned 2.4%, which earned it a grade of B, as the Foreign Large Blend category had an average return of 1.1%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF has a trailing yield of 2.37%, which is below the 2.56% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income quarterly.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
Dimensional International Core Eq 2 ETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 12.1%, 0.0 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 26.7% over the past year (grade of C) and 18.1% over the past three years (grade of B).
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DFIC Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| DFIC Return (NAV) | 2.4% | 3.2% | 26.7% | 18.1% | na | na |
| DFIC Return (Price) | 2.2% | 3.0% | 26.9% | 18.1% | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.192% | 0.219% | -0.226% | 0.020% | na | na |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | 1.1% | 4.4% | 25.0% | 16.4% | 9.2% | 9.3% |
| DFIC Grade (NAV) | B | D | C | B | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | 1.3% | -1.1% | 1.6% | 1.7% | na | na |
| DFIC Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.9% | 0.8% | na | na |
DFIC Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| DFIC Return (NAV) | 12.1% | 36.9% | 4.2% | 17.2% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| DFIC Return (Price) | 12.1% | 37.1% | 4.1% | 17.3% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | 0.003% | 0.004% | -0.029% | 0.007% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Foreign Large Blend Avg | 12.1% | 31.2% | 5.2% | 16.9% | -14.7% | 10.3% | 8.8% | 22.0% | -13.2% | 24.6% | 1.9% |
| DFIC Grade (NAV) | C | A | C | C | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -0.0% | 5.8% | -1.0% | 0.3% | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 0.92 |
| R-Squared: | 90% |
| Standard Deviation: | 13.3% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.01 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 1.08 |
| Total Risk Rating: | Average |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 2.4% |
| Total Assets: | $ 14,816 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 14,816 Mil |
| Turnover: | 6.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.22% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI World Ex USA IMI NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | No |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Quarterly |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 4 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 4.4 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 4.4 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Fogdall Jed (2022), Phillips Mary (2022), Hohn Joseph (2022), Collins-Dean William (2022) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 4071 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 7.1% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | No |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 98.8% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 1.1% |
| Foreign Stock: | 98.8% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.1% |
| Cash: | 0.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | Dimensional Fund Advisors |
| Phone Number: | 512-306-7400 |
| Website: | https://www.dimensional.com |
| Inception Date: | March 23, 2022 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.22% (Rating: Below Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.40% |
