DFA Social Fixed Income Institutional (DSFIX)

NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.11
-0.01 (-0.11%)
At close: Jul 8, 2026
Fund Assets747.11M
Expense Ratio0.22%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover30.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.39
Dividend Yield4.25%
Dividend Growth16.47%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateJun 29, 2026
Previous Close9.12
YTD Return0.30%
1-Year Return3.82%
5-Year Return0.25%
52-Week Low9.08
52-Week High9.42
Beta (5Y)0.03
Holdings432
Inception DateApr 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 3.82% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 2.18%.

Top 10 Holdings

16.50% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
DFA Short Term Investmentn/a2.81%
Eur260601n/a2.44%
New Zealand(Govt) 4.5%NZGB.4.5 05.15.30 05302.28%
Aud260622n/a1.85%
United States Treasury Notes 3.72697%TF.0 01.31.281.27%
European Bank For Reconstruction & Development 0%EBRD.0 07.01.26 EMTN1.22%
United States Treasury Notes 3.78797%TF.0 04.30.271.21%
Eur260610n/a1.18%
United States Treasury Notes 3.81797%TF.0 10.31.271.16%
Federal National Mortgage Association 0.875%FNMA.0.875 08.05.301.08%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Jun 29, 2026$0.0386Jun 30, 2026
May 28, 2026$0.03673May 29, 2026
Apr 29, 2026$0.03405Apr 30, 2026
Mar 30, 2026$0.02694Mar 31, 2026
Feb 26, 2026$0.0148Feb 27, 2026
Jan 29, 2026$0.00679Jan 30, 2026
Full Dividend History