Dimensional International Small Cap ETFDFIS
DFIS
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Funds holding %
of 7,296 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
130% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 122 | Existing positions reduced: 53
123% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 29 | Existing positions closed: 13
22% more capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $1.9B [Q4 2024] → $2.33B (+$426M) [Q1 2025]
18% more funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 11 [Q4 2024] → 13 (+2) [Q1 2025]
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 228 [Q4 2024] → 237 (+9) [Q1 2025]
3.69% more ownership
Funds ownership: 84.65% [Q4 2024] → 88.35% (+3.69%) [Q1 2025]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for DFIS.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
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Seeking Alpha
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