DFA Social Fixed Income Institutional (DSFIX)

Fund Assets	745.47M
Expense Ratio	0.22%
Min. Investment	$0.00
Turnover	30.00%
Dividend (ttm)	0.39
Dividend Yield	4.41%
Dividend Growth	6.05%
Payout Frequency	Monthly
Ex-Dividend Date	Sep 29, 2026

Previous Close	8.79
YTD Return	-2.03%
1-Year Return	-1.90%
5-Year Return	-0.95%
52-Week Low	8.73
52-Week High	9.42
Beta (5Y)	0.03
Holdings	437
Inception Date	Apr 5, 2016

About DSFIX

DFA Social Fixed Income Portfolio Institutional Class is a mutual fund designed to maximize total returns through a diversified allocation to investment grade debt securities. Its primary function is to provide exposure to a broad portfolio of fixed income assets issued by both U.S. and non-U.S. corporate and government entities, with a particular focus on securities rated from AAA to BBB- (or the equivalent by major rating agencies). This fund distinguishes itself by systematically applying social screens, excluding bonds from issuers that do not meet specific social criteria, which aligns its holdings with certain ethical or socially responsible investing standards. With approximately 12.5% of its portfolio invested in foreign securities, it offers investors access to global bond markets while predominantly focusing on developed countries. Positioned in the intermediate core bond category, the fund generally maintains moderate credit quality and interest rate sensitivity. It appeals primarily to institutional investors seeking a balance of steady income and responsible investing, underscored by its competitive expense ratio and disciplined risk management. The fund plays a notable role in the market by integrating social considerations into fixed income portfolio construction, meeting the growing demand for socially responsible investment options in the bond sector.

• Fund Family: Dimensional Fund Advisors
• Category: Intermediate Core Bond
• Performance Rating: Above Average
• Risk Rating: Average
• Stock Exchange: Nasdaq
• Ticker Symbol: DSFIX
• Index: Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond TR

Performance

DSFIX had a total return of -1.90% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 1.87%.

Top 10 Holdings

12.98% of assets

Name	Symbol	Weight
New Zealand(Govt) 4.5%	NZGB.4.5 05.15.30 0530	2.28%
Eur260908	n/a	1.57%
United States Treasury Notes 3.84961%	TF.0 01.31.28	1.29%
United States Treasury Notes 3.91061%	TF.0 04.30.27	1.24%
United States Treasury Notes 3.94061%	TF.0 10.31.27	1.18%
Aud260921	n/a	1.15%
Federal National Mortgage Association 0.875%	FNMA.0.875 08.05.30	1.09%
United States Treasury Notes 3.90961%	TF.0 07.31.27	1.06%
United States Treasury Notes 3.84861%	TF.0 01.31.27	1.06%
United States Treasury Notes 3.95561%	TF.0 10.31.26	1.06%

Dividend History

Ex-Dividend	Amount	Pay Date
Sep 29, 2026	$0.03501	Sep 30, 2026
Aug 28, 2026	$0.03643	Aug 31, 2026
Jul 30, 2026	$0.03804	Jul 31, 2026
Jun 29, 2026	$0.0386	Jun 30, 2026
May 28, 2026	$0.03673	May 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026	$0.03405	Apr 30, 2026

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Last checked:

Oct 16, 2026

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