DFIS Distribution History & Yield
Dimensional International Small Cap ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Mar 23, 2027 (in 149 days) | Apr 6, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Jun 22, 2027 (in 240 days) | Jul 6, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
| Tue, Sep 21, 2027 (in 331 days) | Oct 5, 2027 | $0.187 | $18.70 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from DFIS's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $0.748 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 18 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much DFIS do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,605 | $57,818 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 8,022 | $289,091 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 16,043 | $578,182 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.08%. $10,000 in DFIS would currently pay about $208 a year ($17 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
DFIS distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | — | $0.187 | -55.7% |
| Jun 23, 2026 | — | $0.422 | +1261.3% |
| Mar 24, 2026 | — | $0.031 | -79.6% |
| Dec 16, 2025 | — | $0.152 | +38.2% |
| Sep 23, 2025 | — | $0.11 | -75.0% |
| Jun 24, 2025 | — | $0.44 | +1194.1% |
| Mar 25, 2025 | — | $0.034 | -78.9% |
| Dec 17, 2024 | — | $0.161 | +96.3% |
| Sep 17, 2024 | — | $0.082 | -70.8% |
| Jun 18, 2024 | — | $0.281 | +1907.1% |
| Mar 19, 2024 | — | $0.014 | -91.0% |
| Dec 19, 2023 | — | $0.155 | +21.1% |
| Sep 19, 2023 | — | $0.128 | -49.0% |
| Jun 21, 2023 | — | $0.251 | +597.2% |
| Mar 21, 2023 | — | $0.036 | -55.6% |
| Dec 20, 2022 | — | $0.081 | +20.9% |
| Sep 20, 2022 | — | $0.067 | -30.2% |
| Jun 22, 2022 | — | $0.096 | — |
Payout risk check
DFIS's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 21/100).
Its share price moved +13.9% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About Dimensional International Small Cap ETF
The Portfolio, using a market capitalization weighted approach, is designed to purchase securities of small, non-U.S. companies in countries with developed markets. The Portfolio may emphasize certain stocks, including smaller capitalization companies, lower relative price stocks, and/or higher profitability stocks as compared to their representation in the small-cap segment of developed non-U.S. markets.
Fund family: Dimensional Fund Advisors. Category: Foreign Small/Mid Blend. First distribution on our records: Jun 22, 2022. 18 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 22, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
DFIS distribution FAQ
When is DFIS's next ex-distribution date?
DFIS's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its quarterly schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $0.187 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does DFIS pay distributions?
DFIS pays distributions every quarter, 4 times a year. The most recent payment was $0.187 per share with an ex-date of Sep 22, 2026.
What is DFIS's distribution yield?
DFIS's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.20%, based on $0.792 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.04. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $0.748 per share, is 2.08%.
How much does DFIS pay per share?
DFIS pays about $0.187 per share each quarter, which works out to roughly $0.748 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $74.80 a year.
Has DFIS grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 3 years the regular payout changed +16.9% a year. As a fund, DFIS's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of DFIS do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.08%, you would need about 1,605 shares of DFIS (roughly $57,818 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive every quarter, so the monthly figure is an average.
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