DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio Institutional Class (DIPSX)
| Fund Assets | 5.09B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.11% |
| Min. Investment | $0.00 |
| Turnover | 16.00% |
| Dividend (ttm) | 0.34 |
| Dividend Yield | 3.01% |
| Dividend Growth | 38.86% |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Previous Close | 11.29 |
| YTD Return | 1.62% |
| 1-Year Return | 3.14% |
| 5-Year Return | 5.10% |
| 52-Week Low | 11.02 |
| 52-Week High | 11.42 |
| Beta (5Y) | 0.34 |
| Holdings | 27 |
| Inception Date | Sep 18, 2006 |
About DIPSX
DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund focused on providing investors with inflation protection and stable income by primarily investing in inflation-protected securities, such as U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS). Under normal circumstances, the fund invests at least 80% of its net assets in these securities, which adjust their principal and interest payments in line with changes in inflation, making them distinct from conventional fixed-income instruments. The portfolio is managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors LP, emphasizing high credit quality, with an asset allocation almost entirely in domestic government bonds. Recognized within the inflation-protected bond category, the fund holds a diversified set of U.S. Treasury holdings and offers a modest expense ratio, making it cost-effective for institutional investors. Established in 2006, the fund plays a vital role in fixed income markets for those seeking to preserve purchasing power in the face of rising prices, and it is often used as a diversification component in larger fixed income and multi-asset portfolios seeking protection against inflation-driven volatility.
Performance
DIPSX had a total return of 3.14% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.81%.
Equivalent Funds
These are funds that follow the same index from the other major fund companies.
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | $0.12058 | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Sep 29, 2025 | $0.10767 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | $0.13288 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| Mar 28, 2025 | $0.04203 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| Dec 10, 2024 | $0.0595 | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Sep 27, 2024 | $0.08125 | Sep 30, 2024 |