Dfa International Small Fund Manager Performance Evaluation
| DISVX Fund | USD 23.80 0.11 0.46% |
The fund shows a Beta (market volatility) of 0.89, which means possible diversification benefits within a given portfolio. Dfa International returns are very sensitive to returns on the market. As the market goes up or down, Dfa International is expected to follow.
Risk-Adjusted Performance
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Compared to the overall equity markets, risk-adjusted returns on investments in Dfa International Small are ranked lower than 3 (%) of all funds and portfolios of funds over the last 90 days. In spite of fairly strong basic indicators, Dfa International is not utilizing all of its potentials. The current stock price disturbance, may contribute to short-term losses for the investors.
...more| Expense Ratio | 0.4300 |
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Dfa International Relative Risk vs. Return Landscape
If you would invest 2,322 in Dfa International Small on June 2, 2024 and sell it today you would earn a total of 58.00 from holding Dfa International Small or generate 2.5% return on investment over 90 days. Dfa International Small is currently producing 0.0435% returns and takes up 0.9989% volatility of returns over 90 trading days. Put another way, 8% 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. Expected Return |
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Dfa International Current Valuation
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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 Small shows a prevailing Real Value of $23.55 per share. The current price of the fund is $23.8. We determine the value of Dfa International Small 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 23.8 | Real 23.55 | Hype 23.8 | Naive 24.05 |
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.
Estimating the potential upside or downside of Dfa International Small 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: 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 Small, 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.
Sharpe Ratio = 0.0435
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Estimated Market Risk
| 1.0 actual daily | 8 92% of assets are more volatile |
Expected Return
| 0.04 actual daily | 0 Most of other assets have higher returns |
Risk-Adjusted Return
| 0.04 actual daily | 3 97% of assets perform better |
Based on monthly moving average Dfa International is performing at about 3% of its full potential. 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 it 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.
| Price To Earning | 11.96 X | ||||
| Price To Book | 0.84 X | ||||
| Price To Sales | 0.51 X | ||||
| Total Asset | 12.65 B | ||||
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 advisor intends to purchase securities of small value companies associated with developed market countries that the Advisor has designated as approved markets. As a non-fundamental policy, under normal circumstances, the fund will invest at least 80 percent of its net assets in securities of small companies in the particular markets in which it invests. It may gain exposure to companies associated with approved markets by purchasing equity securities in the form of depositary receipts, which may be listed or traded outside the issuers domicile country.Things to note about Dfa International Small 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 Small help investors to be notified of important events, changes in technical or fundamental conditions, and significant headlines that can affect investment decisions.| The fund retains 98.86% of its assets under management (AUM) in equities |
- 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.
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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