DFA California Short Term Municipal Bond Portfolio Institutional Class (DFCMX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
10.27
+0.01 (0.10%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets886.94M
Expense Ratio0.19%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover153.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.26
Dividend Yield2.58%
Dividend Growth-1.14%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 29, 2026
Previous Close10.26
YTD Return0.61%
1-Year Return3.12%
5-Year Return8.32%
52-Week Low9.95
52-Week High10.27
Beta (5Y)0.05
Holdings338
Inception DateApr 2, 2007

About DFCMX

DFA California Short Term Municipal Bond Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund primarily focused on generating current income exempt from both federal and California state personal income taxes. The fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in high-quality, short-term municipal bonds issued by California state and local governments, which are typically used to finance public infrastructure and community projects. Designed for investors seeking tax-advantaged income, the portfolio maintains an average maturity of three years or less, keeping interest rate sensitivity low and credit quality high. Notable features include a competitive expense ratio and monthly dividend distributions, offering predictable cash flow. The fund’s role in the market centers on providing stable, tax-efficient income for investors with a preference or need for California municipal securities, while also serving as a lower risk, short-duration alternative within fixed-income allocations. Its structure and strategy support investors aiming to manage both tax liability and interest rate risk when investing in municipal bonds.

Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors
Category Muni California Intermediate
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DFCMX
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Performance

DFCMX had a total return of 3.12% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 3.00%.

Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 29, 2026$0.01207Jan 30, 2026
Dec 10, 2025$0.03084Dec 11, 2025
Nov 26, 2025$0.01868Nov 28, 2025
Oct 30, 2025$0.02248Oct 31, 2025
Sep 29, 2025$0.02162Sep 30, 2025
Aug 28, 2025$0.01992Aug 29, 2025
Full Dividend History