Dfa International Fund Manager Performance Evaluation

DISMX Fund  USD 15.13  0.08  0.53%   
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.47, which means possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. As returns on the market increase, Dfa International's returns are expected to increase less than the market. However, during the bear market, the loss of holding Dfa International is expected to be smaller as well.

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Over the last 90 days Dfa International has generated negative risk-adjusted returns adding no value to fund investors. In spite of fairly strong primary indicators, Dfa International is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
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Expense Ratio0.4900
  

Dfa International Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape

If you would invest  1,583  in Dfa International on August 26, 2024 and sell it today you would lose (70.00) from holding Dfa International or give up 4.42% of portfolio value over 90 days. Dfa International is currently producing negative expected returns and takes up 0.7853% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 6% of traded mutual funds are less volatile than Dfa, and 99% of all traded equity instruments are likely to generate higher returns over the next 90 trading days.
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Assuming the 90 days horizon Dfa International is expected to under-perform the market. In addition to that, the company is 1.03 times more volatile than its market benchmark. It trades about -0.08 of its total potential returns per unit of risk. The Dow Jones Industrial is currently generating roughly 0.15 per unit of volatility.

Dfa International Current Valuation

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15.13
Please note that Dfa International's price fluctuation is very steady at this time. At this time, the entity appears to be fairly valued. Dfa International shows a prevailing Real Value of $15.27 per share. The current price of the fund is $15.13. We determine the value of Dfa International from reviewing fund fundamentals and technical indicators as well as its Probability Of Bankruptcy. In general, we advise acquiring undervalued mutual funds and dropping overvalued mutual funds since, at some point, mutual fund prices and their ongoing real values will submerge.
Since Dfa International is currently traded on the exchange, buyers and sellers on that exchange determine the market value of Dfa Mutual Fund. However, Dfa International's intrinsic value may or may not be the same as its current market price, in which case there is an opportunity to profit from the mispricing, assuming the market price will eventually merge with its intrinsic value.
Historical Market  15.13 Real  15.27 Hype  15.13 Naive  14.85
The intrinsic value of Dfa International's stock can be calculated using various methods such as discounted cash flow analysis, price-to-earnings ratio, or price-to-book ratio. That value may differ from its current market price, which is determined by supply and demand factors such as investor sentiment, market trends, news, and other external factors that may influence Dfa International's stock price. It is important to note that the real value of any stock may change over time based on changes in the company's performance.
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Estimating the potential upside or downside of Dfa International helps investors to forecast how Dfa mutual fund's addition to their portfolios will impact the overall performance. We also use other valuation drivers to help us estimate the true value of Dfa International more accurately as focusing exclusively on Dfa International's fundamentals will not take into account other important factors:
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15.0015.0915.18
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14.3415.1315.92
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14.0614.8515.64
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Dfa International Market Risk Analysis

Today, many novice investors tend to focus exclusively on investment returns with little concern for Dfa International's investment risk. Standard deviation is the most common way to measure market volatility of mutual funds, such as Dfa International, and traders can use it to determine the average amount a Dfa International's price has deviated from the expected return over a period of time. It is calculated by determining the expected price for the established period and then subtracting this figure from each price point. The differences are then squared, summed, and averaged to produce the variance.

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Based on monthly moving average Dfa International is not performing at its full potential. However, if added to a well diversified portfolio the total return can be enhanced and market risk can be reduced. You can increase risk-adjusted return of Dfa International by adding Dfa International to a well-diversified portfolio.

Dfa International Fundamentals Growth

Dfa Mutual Fund prices reflect investors' perceptions of the future prospects and financial health of Dfa International, and Dfa International fundamentals are critical determinants of its market performance. Overall, investors pay close attention to revenue and earnings growth, profit margins, and debt levels. These fundamentals can have a significant impact on Dfa Mutual Fund performance.

About Dfa International Performance

Evaluating Dfa International's performance through its fundamental ratios, provides valuable insights into its operational efficiency and profitability. For instance, if Dfa International has a high ROA and ROE, it suggests that the company is efficiently using its assets and equity to generate substantial profits, making it an attractive investment. Conversely, if Dfa International has a low ROA and ROE, it may indicate underlying issues in asset and equity management, signaling a need for operational improvements. Please also refer to our technical analysis and fundamental analysis pages.
The Portfolio, using a market capitalization weighted approach, purchases securities of small, non-U.S. companies in countries with developed markets that the Advisor determines to have high profitability and relative prices compared to other non-U.S. small cap companies at the time of purchase. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, it will invest at least 80 percent of its net assets in securities of small companies in the particular markets in which it invests.

Things to note about Dfa International performance evaluation

Checking the ongoing alerts about Dfa International for important developments is a great way to find new opportunities for your next move. Mutual Fund alerts and notifications screener for Dfa International help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.
Dfa International generated a negative expected return over the last 90 days
The fund generated three year return of -6.0%
Dfa International retains 99.35% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities
Evaluating Dfa International's performance can involve analyzing a variety of financial metrics and factors. Some of the key considerations to evaluate Dfa International's mutual fund performance include:
  • Analyzing Dfa International's financial statements, including its income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, helps in understanding its overall financial health and growth potential.
  • Getting a closer look at valuation ratios like price-to-earnings (P/E) ratio, price-to-sales (P/S) ratio, and price-to-book (P/B) ratio help in understanding whether Dfa International's stock is overvalued or undervalued compared to its peers.
  • Examining Dfa International's industry or sector and how it is performing can give you an idea of its growth potential and how it is positioned relative to its competitors.
  • Evaluating Dfa International's management team can have a significant impact on its success or failure. Reviewing the track record and experience of Dfa International's management team can help you assess the Mutual Fund's leadership.
  • Pay attention to analyst opinions and ratings of Dfa International's mutual fund. These opinions can provide insight into Dfa International's potential for growth and whether the stock is currently undervalued or overvalued.
It's essential to remember that evaluating Dfa International's mutual fund performance is not an exact science, and many factors can impact Dfa International's mutual fund market price. Therefore, it's also important to diversify your portfolio and not rely solely on one company or stock for your investments.

Other Information on Investing in Dfa Mutual Fund

Dfa International financial ratios help investors to determine whether Dfa Mutual Fund is cheap or expensive when compared to a particular measure, such as profits or enterprise value. In other words, they help investors to determine the cost of investment in Dfa with respect to the benefits of owning Dfa International security.
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