Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF

DFAI

Market cap $16.9B

DFA Dimensional International Core Equity Market ETF offers broad, low-cost, actively managed exposure to ex-US developed markets with a fundamental tilt. The ETF features low company-specific risk but significant exposure to Japan and financials. DFAI has outperformed its benchmark IDEV since inception but trails key competitors IVLU and FNDF in total and risk-adjusted returns.

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