DFA Two-Year Government Institutional (DFYGX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD

9.47

+0.01 (0.11%)

At close: Oct 15, 2026

Fund Assets	127.06M
Expense Ratio	0.17%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	66.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.35
Dividend Yield	3.68%
Dividend Growth	-12.04%
Payout Frequency	Quarterly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 29, 2026

Previous Close	9.46
YTD Return	2.04%
1-Year Return	2.85%
5-Year Return	11.16%
52-Week Low	9.44
52-Week High	9.60
Beta (5Y)	0.04
Holdings	20
Inception Date	Jun 7, 1996

About DFYGX

The DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio is an ultrashort bond mutual fund focused on providing investors with maximum total returns from a carefully selected universe of U.S. government securities. The fund primarily invests in obligations issued or guaranteed by the United States Treasury and federal agencies, with all holdings maturing in two years or less, and a weighted average maturity that does not exceed two years. This structure emphasizes capital preservation and reduced interest rate sensitivity, making the portfolio particularly suitable for institutional investors seeking stability and liquidity within a short investment horizon. Key attributes include a high-quality credit profile, as the portfolio is primarily concentrated in investment-grade government debt, such as Treasury bills, notes, and securities from federal agencies like the Federal Home Loan Banks. The fund maintains a low expense ratio relative to its peers, contributing to its cost efficiency. With a diverse allocation among U.S. government securities and stringent risk management, the DFA Two-Year Government Portfolio serves as a critical tool for institutions and individuals looking to manage short-term cash needs, limit credit risk, and minimize exposure to market volatility, while still capturing current income through a high credit quality bond portfolio.

Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors

Category Short US Govt

Performance Rating Low

Risk Rating Average

Stock Exchange Nasdaq

Ticker Symbol DFYGX

Index ICE BofA U.S. Treas/Agencies 1-3 Year TR

Performance

DFYGX had a total return of 2.85% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.42%.

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 29, 2026	$0.09145	Sep 30, 2026
Jun 29, 2026	$0.08681	Jun 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026	$0.07408	Mar 31, 2026
Dec 15, 2025	$0.09568	Dec 16, 2025
Sep 29, 2025	$0.09848	Sep 30, 2025
Jun 27, 2025	$0.10244	Jun 30, 2025

Full Dividend History