DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio (DFGEX)
| Fund Assets | 7.21B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.22% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 3.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.43 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.76% |
| Dividend Growth | 11.61% |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 15, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.35 |
| YTD Return | 7.64% |
| 1-Year Return | 13.44% |
| 5-Year Return | 13.94% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.33 |
| 52-Week High | 11.52 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.97 |
| Holdings | 135 |
| Inception Date | Jun 4, 2008 |
About DFGEX
DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio is an open-end mutual fund designed to provide diversified exposure to real estate securities on a global scale. Its primary function is to seek long-term capital appreciation by investing in a broad portfolio of securities from both U.S. and non-U.S. companies operating within the real estate industry, with a particular focus on real estate investment trusts (REITs) and REIT-like entities. The fund achieves this exposure either directly or through allocations to underlying funds specializing in real estate assets. As of recent reports, the majority of assets are concentrated in real estate holdings, with over 98% sector allocation, and the portfolio holds approximately 144 securities, notably with a high concentration in its top 10 holdings—accounting for over 58% of assets. This approach enables the fund to provide investors with access to both developed and emerging real estate markets, reflecting the sector’s evolving global landscape. Managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors, the portfolio is recognized for its cost efficiency and disciplined investment process, making it a significant instrument for investors seeking to participate in the performance and income potential of global real estate markets.
Performance
DFGEX had a total return of 13.44% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 5.35%.
Top 10 Holdings
63.73% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio Institutional Class | DFITX | 27.33% |
| Welltower Inc. | WELL | 6.96% |
| Prologis, Inc. | PLD | 6.51% |
| Equinix, Inc. | EQIX | 4.77% |
| American Tower Corporation | AMT | 4.45% |
| Simon Property Group, Inc. | SPG | 3.27% |
| Realty Income Corporation | O | 3.05% |
| Digital Realty Trust, Inc. | DLR | 2.99% |
| Public Storage | PSA | 2.38% |
| Ventas, Inc. | VTR | 2.01% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | $0.42654 | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | $0.38217 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| Dec 13, 2023 | $0.34463 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| Dec 14, 2022 | $0.55313 | Dec 15, 2022 |
| Dec 15, 2021 | $0.60468 | Dec 16, 2021 |
| Dec 16, 2020 | $0.24572 | Dec 17, 2020 |