Dimensional International Value ETF (DFIV) Performance
DFIV total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +14.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +24.7% total return
- 5 years
- +14.8% a year
- Since first price
- +14.9% a year since 2021
DFIV trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | DFIV total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.0% | −1.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +1.3% | +0.8% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +5.6% | +3.5% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +14.8% | +12.3% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +24.7% | +21.1% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +98.7%+25.7%/yr | +79.4% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +99.1%+14.8%/yr | +64.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 13, 2021 | +103.1%+14.9%/yr | +67.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: DFIV vs SPY
From Sep 13, 2021: DFIV grew to $20,309, SPY to $18,253.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DFIV returns by calendar year
3 of 4 full years positive. Best 2025 (+45.4%), worst 2022 (−3.7%). 2026 is year to date.
DFIV annual returns table
| Year | DFIV | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +14.8% | −9.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +45.4% | −14.7% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +7.3% | −8.3% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +17.7% | −9.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −3.7% | −25.4% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
DFIV largest drawdowns
Now 4.6% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2022 | −25.4% | Sep 27, 2022 | Jul 12, 2023 | 8 months | 1.4 years |
| Mar 19, 2025 | −14.7% | Apr 8, 2025 | May 9, 2025 | 20 days | 51 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
DFIV risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years |
|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +23.8% | +15.6% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.9% | 15.8% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.49 | 0.78 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.77 | 1.23 |
| Best month | +6.6% | +11.8% |
| Worst month | −5.7% | −10.9% |
| Best 12 months | +49.8% | +49.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +7.3% | −17.5% |
| Positive months | 75% | 65% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.44 | 0.67 |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.46 | 0.66 |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
DFIV rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 50 | −17.5% | +18.3% | +49.8% | 92% |
| 3-year (a year) | 26 | +6.7% | +21.3% | +26.1% | 100% |
| 5-year (a year) | 2 | +14.9% | +15.2% | +15.6% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2021. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DFIV performance overview
Dimensional International Value ETF (DFIV) returned +24.7% over the past year and +14.8% a year over five years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2021 it has returned +14.9% a year, turning $10,000 into about $20,309. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −25.4%, from Feb 9, 2022 to Sep 27, 2022, and it took 9 months to get back to the old high. DFIV finished 3 of its 4 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+45.4%) and the worst 2022 (−3.7%). Volatility has been 15.8% a year.
Related: DFIV chart, DFIV holdings, DFIV dividends. See the DFIV overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DFIV performance FAQ
What is the DFIV return over the past year?
DFIV returned +24.7% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 21.1%.
What is the average annual return of DFIV?
DFIV has returned +14.8% a year over 5 years, +14.9% a year since September 13, 2021 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in DFIV be worth?
$10,000 invested in DFIV at its first recorded close on September 13, 2021 would be worth about $20,309 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DFIV?
The worst calendar year was 2022, with a total return of −3.7%. The best was 2025 at +45.4%.
What is the biggest drawdown of DFIV?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −25.4% between February 9, 2022 and September 27, 2022. It recovered to the old high on July 12, 2023, 9 months after the bottom.
How volatile is DFIV?
Over the past 3 years DFIV had an annualized volatility of 11.9% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.49 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).