DFA Selective State Municipal Bond Instl (DSSMX)
NASDAQ · Mutual Fund · Delayed Price · Currency is USD
9.50
+0.01 (0.11%)
At close: Apr 2, 2026
Fund Assets578.34M
Expense Ratio0.23%
Min. Investment$0.00
Turnover114.00%
Dividend (ttm)0.26
Dividend Yield2.79%
Dividend Growth14.53%
Payout FrequencyMonthly
Ex-Dividend DateMar 30, 2026
Previous Close9.49
YTD Return0.29%
1-Year Return3.72%
5-Year Return2.93%
52-Week Low9.18
52-Week High9.65
Beta (5Y)0.19
Holdings592
Inception DateSep 30, 2020

About DSSMX

Dimensional Selective State Municipal Bond Portfolio Institutional Class is an open‑end mutual fund focused on tax‑exempt fixed income from select U.S. states. The fund primarily invests in investment‑grade municipal securities, targeting high credit quality to deliver federally tax‑exempt income while managing interest rate and credit risk across a diversified roster of state and local issuers. Managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors, it applies a rules‑based, research‑driven process that emphasizes broad diversification, systematic credit screening, and careful term exposure to balance income generation with risk control. The portfolio’s institutional share class is positioned with a low expense profile relative to peers, supporting cost‑efficient access to the municipal market. Its holdings span essential public purpose sectors—such as education, transportation, utilities, and general obligations—providing exposure to the fiscal health and revenue streams of municipalities in selected states. In the broader market, the fund serves as a core tax‑exempt bond allocation for institutions and sophisticated investors seeking stable, investment‑grade municipal exposure with disciplined implementation and scale.

Fund Family Dimensional Fund Advisors
Category Muni National Interm
Performance Rating Low
Risk Rating Low
Stock Exchange NASDAQ
Ticker Symbol DSSMX
Share Class Institutional Class
Index S&P Intermediate National AMT-Free Muni Bd TR USD

Performance

DSSMX had a total return of 3.72% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 0.60%.

Top 10 Holdings

7.97% of assets
NameSymbolWeight
ILLINOIS FIN AUTH REV 1.85%IL.ILSGEN 08.01.20430.96%
UNIVERSITY TEX UNIV REVS IAM COML PAPER 3/A2 SER A 2.7%n/a0.88%
ALLEN CNTY OHIO HOSP FACS REV 1.9%OH.ALLMED 06.01.20340.87%
FLORIDA ST TPK AUTH TPK REV 5%FL.FLSTRN 5 07.01.20370.83%
KING CNTY WASH SCH DIST NO 411 ISSAQUAH 4%WA.KINSCD 4 12.01.20310.77%
WISCONSIN ST 5%WI.WIS 5 05.01.20430.77%
WISCONSIN ST 5%WI.WIS 5 05.01.20270.75%
ILLINOIS FIN AUTH REV 1.85%IL.ILSGEN 08.01.20430.72%
CONROE TEX INDPT SCH DIST 5%TX.CONSCD 5 02.15.20320.71%
SALT RIV PROJ AGRIC IMPT & PWR DIST ARIZ ELEC SYS REV 4%AZ.SALAGR 4 01.01.20380.71%
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Dividend History

Ex-DividendAmountPay Date
Mar 30, 2026$0.02579Mar 31, 2026
Feb 26, 2026$0.01935Feb 27, 2026
Jan 29, 2026$0.01227Jan 30, 2026
Dec 10, 2025$0.03241Dec 11, 2025
Nov 26, 2025$0.02178Nov 28, 2025
Oct 30, 2025$0.02236Oct 31, 2025
Full Dividend History