# DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap I (DEMSX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/DEMSX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:08 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, DFA Emerging Markets Small Cap I (DEMSX), nexqual.com/DEMSX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 26.83 (-0.26% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 26.83 · day 26.83–26.83 · 52w 25.96–30.18 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +2.4% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +28.4% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +2.4% | +28.4% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +2.4% | +5.2% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.9% | 13.9% |
| Max drawdown | -11.9% (May 2026→Jul 2026) | -24.4% (Nov 2021→Oct 2022) |

## Peers
DFEVX (DFA Emerging Markets Value Port) USD 42.69 +0.00% · DISVX (DFA International Small Cap Val) USD 33.53 +0.00% · DFSCX (DFA U.S. Micro Cap Portfolio) USD 37.15 -0.00% · DFISX (DFA International Small Company) USD 27 +0.00% · DFIVX (DFA International Value Portfol) USD 32.07 +0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/DEMSX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt