DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio Institutional Class (DFEQX)
| Fund Assets | 5.87B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 47.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.47 |
| Dividend Yield | 4.48% |
| Dividend Growth | -0.93% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | May 28, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.44 |
| YTD Return | 1.41% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.80% |
| 5-Year Return | 10.63% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.41 |
| 52-Week High | 10.54 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.08 |
| Holdings | 819 |
| Inception Date | Mar 4, 2009 |
About DFEQX
DFA Short-Term Extended Quality Portfolio Institutional Class is an open-end mutual fund focused on providing investors with total return by investing in a broad universe of fixed income securities. Managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors, the fund emphasizes short-term, high-quality debt instruments, seeking to balance income generation with risk management. Its portfolio primarily includes short-duration bonds, which helps reduce interest rate sensitivity, making it suitable for investors seeking stable returns with relatively low volatility. The fund is notable for its disciplined, systematic investment approach, prioritizing diversification across sectors and issuers. With a low expense ratio, the fund maintains a cost advantage over many peers, contributing to its competitive positioning in the short-term bond market segment. This asset plays a significant role for institutional and sophisticated investors looking for potential income preservation, capital stability, and a prudent alternative to cash equivalents within the broader fixed income allocation.
Performance
DFEQX had a total return of 3.80% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.88%.
Top 10 Holdings
18.06% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Eur260402 | n/a | 2.94% |
| Eur260505 | n/a | 2.02% |
| Eurocapital SA 0% | n/a | 1.77% |
| New Zealand Government Unsecured 05/30 4.5 | n/a | 1.69% |
| Eur260430 | n/a | 1.65% |
| Eur260526 | n/a | 1.61% |
| Eur260413 | n/a | 1.60% |
| Eur260527 | n/a | 1.60% |
| Eur260522 | n/a | 1.59% |
| European Union 0% | EUB.0 04.10.26 12M | 1.59% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | $0.04434 | May 29, 2026 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | $0.04195 | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.0319 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.0192 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.00836 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.07337 | Dec 11, 2025 |