DFA Short Term Municipal Bond Portfolio Institutional Class (DFSMX)
| Fund Assets | 1.39B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 198.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.27 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.64% |
| Dividend Growth | -6.66% |
| Payout Frequency | Monthly |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Previous Close | 10.17 |
| YTD Return | 0.54% |
| 1-Year Return | 2.46% |
| 5-Year Return | 8.32% |
| 52-Week Low | 10.14 |
| 52-Week High | 10.22 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.04 |
| Holdings | 604 |
| Inception Date | Aug 20, 2002 |
About DFSMX
DFA Short Term Municipal Bond Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to deliver federally tax-exempt income while seeking to preserve capital. This fund primarily invests in a diversified portfolio of investment grade municipal bonds issued by U.S. states and local governments, with an average dollar-weighted maturity capped at three years. Its short duration approach aims to minimize interest rate risk while providing steady monthly income for investors, particularly those seeking tax-efficient fixed income options. The portfolio features more than 500 holdings, balancing broad municipal sector exposure and credit quality, and is structured to pay monthly dividends. Its role in the financial market centers on offering tax-advantaged income for institutions and individuals, serving as a conservative allocation within a broader portfolio and helping mitigate portfolio volatility through low correlation with equities and longer-duration bonds.
Performance
DFSMX had a total return of 2.46% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.61%.
Top 10 Holdings
11.42% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SUFFOLK CNTY N Y 4% | NY.SFK 4 07.24.2026 | 1.50% |
| CALIFORNIA ST 5% | CA.CAS 5 04.01.2027 | 1.30% |
| BROWARD CNTY FLA SCH DIST 4% | FL.BROSCD 4 06.25.2026 | 1.15% |
| MARYLAND ST 5% | MD.MDS 5 08.01.2028 | 1.13% |
| HUDSON CNTY N J 4% | NJ.HUD 4 02.26.2026 | 1.08% |
| UNION CNTY N J 4% | NJ.UNN 4 06.12.2026 | 1.07% |
| CLOVER S C SCH DIST NO 2 YORK CNTY 5% | SC.CLOSCD 5 03.01.2026 | 1.07% |
| DANBURY CONN 4% | CT.DAN 4 02.23.2026 | 1.06% |
| CALIFORNIA STATEWIDE CMNTYS DEV AUTH REV VRDO IAM COML PAPER 3/A2 SER 2009 | n/a | 1.06% |
| FORT WORTH TEX 5% | TX.FTW 5 03.01.2026 | 1.00% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | $0.02457 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | $0.01921 | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | $0.01195 | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.03227 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Nov 26, 2025 | $0.01992 | Nov 28, 2025 |
| Oct 30, 2025 | $0.02321 | Oct 31, 2025 |