DFIV invests in stocks in developed markets ex-U.S. while maximizing the after-tax value of their investments. Using tax management strategies, the fund selects undervalued stocks from developed markets outside the United States may tilt towards large companies. The funds definition of large companies may change depending on market conditions and at the advisors discretion. Holdings are weighted primarily by market-cap but also considers free-float, momentum, trading strategies, liquidity, size, relative price, and profitability, among other factors. On Sep. 13, 2021, DFIV converted from a mutual fund called DFA Tax Managed International Value Portfolio to an actively managed ETF structure starting with net assets amounting to $3.5 billion.