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It's true that it's been a challenging year for U.S. small-cap ETFs. Using the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (IWM) as a benchmark for the category, we immediately see that 2025 has been marked by red ink.

Dimensional International Small Cap Value ETF's market-cap weighted approach focuses on small, non-U.S. companies in developed markets, aiming for long-term capital appreciation but not ideal for inco...