The DFA Dimensional International Value ETF is rated a Buy, supported by strong historical returns and robust risk-adjusted performance versus peers. DFIV's diversified portfolio emphasizes financials and energy, with low tech exposure, and maintains a low expense ratio of 0.27%. The fund consistently outperformed its category and benchmark across 1-, 3-, 5-, and 10-year periods, with top-quartile risk-adjusted returns.
Confluence Wealth Services Inc. raised its holdings in Dimensional International Value ETF (NYSEARCA:DFIV) by 4.3% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,732,779 shares of the company's stock after buying an additional 71,238 shares during the quarter. Dimensional International Value
Vanguard turned up the competitive heat in international investing with today's launch of the Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Value Index ETF (VDV) and the Vanguard Developed Markets ex-US Growth Index ETF (VDG).
Dimensional International Value ETF offers systematic, active value exposure to ex-US developed markets, balancing valuation discounts with profitability screens. DFIV consistently outperforms passive international value ETFs, driven by active selection, smaller large-cap tilts, and avoidance of value traps. Holding periods must be multi-year to realize value; DFIV delivers stabilization against valuation risk, not volatility or global macro shocks.
International value stocks spent years in the shadows of U.S. growth. Then came 2025.
International value stocks have underperformed US counterparts for over a decade.
Dimensional International Value ETF is invested in over 400 international companies with value characteristics. The DFIV ETF portfolio is well-diversified, with a focus on Japan and financials. Not only valuation but also growth metrics look good compared to an international benchmark.
Dimensional International Value ETF is an international value fund focusing on undervalued equities outside the U.S., with a competitive expense ratio of 0.27%. The DFIV fund is well-diversified with top holdings in oil and gas, financials being the largest sector allocation, and Japan as the largest country allocation. DFIV provides exposure to discounted stocks with potential for higher returns, but also carries risks such as foreign securities and currency risk.