DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio Institutional Class (DFIHX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
10.27
+0.01 (0.10%)
At close: Feb 13, 2026
Fund Assets4.63B
Expense Ratio0.13%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover78.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.43
Dividend Yield4.15%
Dividend Growth-16.88%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJan 29, 2026
Previous Close10.26
YTD Return0.49%
1-Year Return4.34%
5-Year Return14.48%
52-Week Low9.84
52-Week High10.27
Beta (5Y)0.02
Holdings138
Inception DateJul 26, 1983

About DFIHX

DFA One-Year Fixed Income Portfolio Institutional Class is an ultrashort bond mutual fund focused on high-quality fixed income securities. Its primary objective is to deliver a stable real return above inflation with minimal risk by investing in assets that mature in one year or less, such as U.S. Treasury notes, certificates of deposit, and select government and corporate holdings. The fund is characterized by high credit quality and very limited interest rate sensitivity, making it well-suited for institutions seeking liquidity and capital preservation. Featuring an effective duration of just 0.08 years and a low expense ratio, the portfolio emphasizes cost efficiency and risk management. A significant portion of assets is allocated to U.S. Treasury notes, supporting its role as a defensive holding within short-term fixed income strategies. Its systematic investment process and low fees contribute to its appeal among investors seeking reliable returns and minimal volatility over short time horizons.

Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors
Category Ultrashort Bond
Performance Rating Below Average
Risk Rating Below Average
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DFIHX
Share Class - Institutional Class
Index ICE BofA 6 Months US Treasury Bill TR

Performance

DFIHX had a total return of 4.34% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 32.87%.

Top 10 Holdings

29.53% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
United States Treasury Notes 3.76215%TF.0 04.30.278.03%
United States Treasury Notes 3.79215%TF.0 10.31.274.66%
United States Treasury Notes 3.75215%TF.0 04.30.263.20%
United States Treasury Notes 3.84715%TF.0 01.31.262.91%
United States Treasury Notes 3.76115%TF.0 07.31.272.00%
United States Treasury Notes 3.70015%TF.0 01.31.271.93%
International Finance Corp. 4.24454%IFC.F 07.30.27 GMTN1.80%
Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce 0%n/a1.74%
Johnson & Johnson 0%n/a1.62%
European Investment Bank 0%n/a1.62%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jan 29, 2026$0.02023Jan 30, 2026
Dec 10, 2025$0.04118Dec 11, 2025
Nov 26, 2025$0.03233Nov 28, 2025
Oct 30, 2025$0.03597Oct 31, 2025
Sep 29, 2025$0.03748Sep 30, 2025
Aug 28, 2025$0.03546Aug 29, 2025
Full Dividend History