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DFA Global 80EQ-20FI Portfolio Class A
Global Equity Balanced
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NAVPS (09-16-2026) |
$27.02 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.05
(-0.18%)
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As at August 31, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 11, 2012): 8.69%
| 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 | 1.59% | 2.13% | 5.69% | 12.85% | 20.16% | 16.60% | 16.23% | 14.31% | 9.63% | 12.03% | 10.54% | 8.82% | 8.76% | 8.63% |
| Benchmark | 1.05% | 1.74% | 7.92% | 11.89% | 17.45% | 16.20% | 16.92% | 16.12% | 9.52% | 10.84% | 10.94% | 10.00% | 10.30% | 10.06% |
| Category Average | 0.95% | 1.94% | 5.51% | 9.57% | 14.45% | 12.83% | 13.78% | 12.56% | 7.16% | 8.91% | 8.54% | 7.61% | 7.61% | 7.41% |
| Category Rank | 140 / 1,293 | 528 / 1,288 | 715 / 1,281 | 196 / 1,277 | 145 / 1,260 | 259 / 1,220 | 273 / 1,165 | 328 / 1,125 | 184 / 1,014 | 115 / 948 | 191 / 930 | 264 / 814 | 247 / 748 | 208 / 698 |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 3.43% | 1.02% | 1.74% | 0.16% | 2.58% | 4.10% | -4.19% | 4.62% | 3.24% | 0.73% | -0.21% | 1.59% |
| Benchmark | 4.09% | 2.18% | -0.22% | -1.10% | 1.51% | 2.14% | -4.22% | 5.33% | 5.15% | 2.23% | -1.52% | 1.05% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
9.52% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-14.64% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 11.56% | 10.07% | -8.58% | 15.80% | 4.40% | 17.04% | -8.34% | 11.44% | 14.76% | 16.81% |
| Benchmark | 3.66% | 11.99% | 0.72% | 16.29% | 12.17% | 11.33% | -12.03% | 15.07% | 21.57% | 13.15% |
| Category Average | 4.92% | 9.31% | -5.49% | 15.12% | 8.09% | 12.42% | -11.85% | 11.42% | 15.99% | 11.72% |
| Quartile Ranking | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 1 |
| Category Rank | 27/ 622 | 310/ 700 | 741/ 770 | 377/ 850 | 776/ 934 | 80/ 981 | 183/ 1,078 | 541/ 1,126 | 898/ 1,206 | 159/ 1,233 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
17.04% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-8.58% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 33.76 |
| Canadian Equity | 25.50 |
| International Equity | 19.44 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 7.94 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 4.37 |
| Other | 8.99 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 18.09 |
| Financial Services | 15.71 |
| Technology | 14.26 |
| Basic Materials | 8.92 |
| Energy | 7.00 |
| Other | 36.02 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 72.39 |
| Europe | 14.56 |
| Asia | 11.24 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.72 |
| Latin America | 0.68 |
| Other | 0.41 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| DFA Canadian Core Equity Fund Class I | 18.23 |
| DFA U.S. Core Equity Fund - Class I | 11.51 |
| DFA U.S. Core Equity Fund Class I (H) | 11.49 |
| DFA Global Investment Grade Fixed Income Fund Cl I | 9.01 |
| DFA Canadian Vector Equity Fund Class I | 8.18 |
| DFA International Core Equity Fund - Class I | 6.27 |
| DFA International Core Equity Fund - Class I(H) | 6.27 |
| DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Income Fund Class I | 6.01 |
| DFA U.S. Vector Equity Fund - Class I | 5.86 |
| DFA Global Targeted Credit Fund Class I | 5.01 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
DFA Global 80EQ-20FI Portfolio Class A
Median
Other - Global Equity Balanced
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 8.40% | 10.20% | 10.84% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.86 | 0.93 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.79% | 0.82% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 1.44 | 0.66 | 0.64 |
| Sortino | 2.86 | 1.04 | 0.78 |
| Treynor | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 96.85% | 95.24% | 95.23% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 8.24% | 8.40% | 10.20% | 10.84% |
| Beta | 0.74 | 0.86 | 0.93 | 1.03 |
| Alpha | 0.07 | 0.02 | 0.01 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.77% | 0.79% | 0.82% | 0.74% |
| Sharpe | 2.01 | 1.44 | 0.66 | 0.64 |
| Sortino | 3.55 | 2.86 | 1.04 | 0.78 |
| Treynor | 0.22 | 0.14 | 0.07 | 0.07 |
| Tax Efficiency | 97.88% | 96.85% | 95.24% | 95.23% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | September 11, 2012 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DFA697 |
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 80% in equity securities and 20% 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 | 1.39% |
|---|---|
| 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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