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DFA Global 40EQ-60FI Portfolio Class A
Global Fixed Inc Balanced
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NAVPS (08-25-2026) |
$17.12 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.04
(0.25%)
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As at July 31, 2026
As at December 31, 2025
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 07, 2011): 4.77%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | -0.50% | 2.07% | 4.00% | 5.54% | 10.97% | 8.63% | 8.87% | 7.41% | 4.53% | 5.86% | 5.09% | 4.65% | 4.55% | 4.40% |
| Benchmark | -1.80% | 3.13% | 3.89% | 4.24% | 7.52% | 7.30% | 8.70% | 7.34% | 3.27% | 2.76% | 3.83% | 4.13% | 4.41% | 3.83% |
| Category Average | -0.84% | 1.83% | 2.84% | 3.81% | 7.90% | 6.96% | 7.80% | 6.24% | 3.23% | 3.96% | 4.11% | 4.11% | 4.00% | 3.82% |
| Category Rank | 124 / 970 | 484 / 965 | 192 / 962 | 123 / 958 | 121 / 953 | 200 / 929 | 253 / 878 | 239 / 865 | 174 / 796 | 54 / 743 | 161 / 721 | 234 / 625 | 195 / 558 | 150 / 486 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.56% | 1.96% | 0.70% | 0.90% | -0.07% | 1.48% | 2.49% | -2.88% | 2.37% | 2.01% | 0.56% | -0.50% |
| Benchmark | 1.09% | 2.79% | 1.00% | -0.23% | -1.50% | 0.33% | 1.93% | -1.98% | 0.82% | 2.66% | 2.30% | -1.80% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
5.49% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-8.27% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 6.34% | 5.26% | -4.39% | 9.49% | 4.14% | 7.22% | -8.79% | 7.83% | 8.98% | 9.33% |
| Benchmark | 0.39% | 3.81% | 5.53% | 6.30% | 9.09% | -0.49% | -11.13% | 6.74% | 11.56% | 6.36% |
| Category Average | 4.39% | 5.49% | -2.85% | 9.97% | 7.08% | 4.51% | -11.10% | 7.71% | 8.38% | 7.43% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 43/ 436 | 168/ 498 | 548/ 576 | 324/ 675 | 639/ 729 | 66/ 781 | 169/ 824 | 433/ 867 | 509/ 916 | 149/ 943 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
9.49% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-8.79% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 18.86 |
| US Equity | 17.13 |
| Canadian Equity | 13.37 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 12.82 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 12.03 |
| Other | 25.79 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 52.02 |
| Financial Services | 8.15 |
| Technology | 7.30 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 6.96 |
| Basic Materials | 4.67 |
| Other | 20.90 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 67.96 |
| Europe | 20.92 |
| Asia | 9.29 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.37 |
| Latin America | 0.35 |
| Other | 1.11 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Income Fund Class I | 29.56 |
| DFA Global Targeted Credit Fund Class I | 14.55 |
| DFA Global Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund Cl I | 14.53 |
| DFA Canadian Core Equity Fund Class I | 9.44 |
| DFA U.S. Core Equity Fund - Class I | 5.83 |
| DFA U.S. Core Equity Fund Class I (H) | 5.80 |
| DFA U.S. Vector Equity Fund - Class I | 5.01 |
| DFA Canadian Vector Equity Fund Class I | 4.40 |
| DFA International Core Equity Fund - Class I(H) | 3.29 |
| DFA International Core Equity Fund - Class I | 3.26 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
DFA Global 40EQ-60FI Portfolio Class A
Median
Other - Global Fixed Inc Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 4.89% | 6.23% | 6.18% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.49 |
| Alpha | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.23% |
| Sharpe | 1.06 | 0.27 | 0.42 |
| Sortino | 2.04 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| Treynor | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.00% | 87.18% | 89.86% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 5.24% | 4.89% | 6.23% | 6.18% |
| Beta | 0.68 | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.49 |
| Alpha | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Rsquared | 0.59% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.23% |
| Sharpe | 1.58 | 1.06 | 0.27 | 0.42 |
| Sortino | 2.35 | 2.04 | 0.37 | 0.33 |
| Treynor | 0.12 | 0.08 | 0.02 | 0.05 |
| Tax Efficiency | 94.49% | 92.00% | 87.18% | 89.86% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | September 07, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DFA602 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objective of the fund is to seek total return consisting of long-term capital appreciation and income at levels consistent with the fund’s asset allocation strategy. The fund will generally invest its assets to achieve a target asset allocation of approximately 40% in equity securities and 60% in fixed income securities. The asset allocation may be achieved through investments in other mutual funds or directly in individual securities.
Investment Strategy
To achieve the fund’s investment objectives, the Sub-Advisor implements an integrated investment approach that combines research, portfolio design, portfolio management, and trading functions. The fund’s design emphasizes long-term drivers of expected returns identified by the Sub-Advisor’s research, while balancing risk through broad diversification across companies and sectors.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 2,500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 1.38% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.22% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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