DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Institutional (DFCFX)

Fund Assets	133.34M
Expense Ratio	0.205%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	69.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.36
Dividend Yield	3.77%
Dividend Growth	-13.10%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 29, 2026

Previous Close	9.59
YTD Return	2.27%
1-Year Return	3.16%
5-Year Return	20.67%
52-Week Low	9.56
52-Week High	9.73
Beta (5Y)	0.04
Holdings	112
Inception Date	Jun 7, 1996

About DFCFX

DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund specializing in short-term, high-quality, U.S. dollar-denominated fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to maximize total returns while maintaining a focus on capital preservation, investing predominantly in bonds that mature in three years or less. The fund’s portfolio mainly consists of investment-grade government and corporate bonds, and it eschews exposure to international, convertible, multisector, and high-yield bonds to maintain a conservative risk profile. This fund serves investors seeking modest yields with minimal interest rate sensitivity and lower volatility compared to longer-duration bond strategies. As part of the ultrashort bond category, it offers stability and liquidity, making it a practical choice for cash management or as a short-term allocation within a diversified fixed income strategy. The fund is managed by a team at Dimensional Fund Advisors, whose approach relies on careful security selection and disciplined risk management to ensure consistent returns over time. In the broader financial market, DFA Two-Year Fixed Income Portfolio Institutional Class acts as a foundational investment option for institutional allocators and risk-averse investors aiming for income generation with a high degree of principal safety.

• Fund Family: Dimensional Fund Advisors
• Category: Short Inv Grade
• Performance Rating: Low
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: DFCFX
• Index: ICE BofA 1-3 Year Gov/Corporate TR

Performance

DFCFX had a total return of 3.16% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.74%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 29, 2026	$0.09302	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 29, 2026	$0.08875	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026	$0.0754	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 15, 2025	$0.10411	Dec 16, 2025
Sep 29, 2025	$0.10426	Sep 30, 2025
Jun 27, 2025	$0.10406	Jun 30, 2025

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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