Dimensional International Small Cap Equity Fund

The Dimensional International Small Cap Equity Fund is an open-end mutual fund that focuses on providing long-term growth opportunities through investments in small capitalization stocks outside of the United States. The primary function of this fund is to generate capital appreciation by targeting companies that typically have a lower market capitalization compared to large-cap firms, offering diversification in the global small-cap equities space. The fund invests across various industries and sectors, seeking out small companies that possess robust growth potential yet are often underrepresented in traditional portfolios. By concentrating on international markets, the fund provides investors with exposure to unique growth opportunities and economic conditions that differ from domestic markets. Its strategic selection framework, rooted in decades of academic research, emphasizes factors like company size, relative price, and profitability. Such attributes contribute to the fund's role in diversifying investment portfolios and mitigating risks associated with market volatility through exposure to a broad array of international small-cap equities.