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DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Income Fund Class A
Global Fixed Income
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NAVPS (07-14-2026) |
$8.81 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.00
(-0.01%)
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As at June 30, 2026
As at December 31, 2025
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (November 10, 2003): 1.42%
| 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 | 0.26% | 0.92% | 0.63% | 0.63% | 1.21% | 1.82% | 2.49% | 1.78% | -0.28% | -0.34% | -0.23% | 0.12% | -0.02% | -0.14% |
| Benchmark | 2.33% | 2.30% | 3.01% | 3.01% | 4.23% | 6.28% | 5.48% | 4.33% | 0.79% | -0.67% | 0.66% | 1.23% | 1.38% | 1.01% |
| Category Average | 0.46% | 1.17% | 0.79% | 0.79% | 2.17% | 3.49% | 3.44% | 2.92% | 0.08% | 0.32% | 0.83% | 1.31% | 1.15% | 1.16% |
| Category Rank | 180 / 245 | 158 / 245 | 129 / 243 | 129 / 243 | 170 / 231 | 165 / 197 | 120 / 169 | 100 / 149 | 55 / 121 | 47 / 99 | 67 / 94 | 69 / 84 | 59 / 72 | 50 / 63 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.12% | 0.20% | 0.14% | 0.24% | 0.03% | -0.15% | 0.29% | 0.69% | -1.26% | 0.04% | 0.62% | 0.26% |
| Benchmark | -0.22% | 0.81% | 2.14% | 0.41% | -0.23% | -1.70% | -0.25% | 1.83% | -0.86% | -1.43% | 1.42% | 2.33% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
1.58% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-2.71% (March 2022)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.13% | 0.17% | -0.23% | 2.14% | 0.11% | -2.10% | -7.98% | 3.27% | 3.43% | 1.42% |
| Benchmark | -1.36% | -0.08% | 7.82% | 1.45% | 7.03% | -6.05% | -10.83% | 2.72% | 6.80% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | 2.08% | 2.75% | -0.04% | 5.49% | 5.94% | -1.81% | -10.70% | 5.33% | 2.37% | 3.68% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 24/ 40 | 53/ 69 | 49/ 77 | 72/ 90 | 97/ 97 | 36/ 104 | 22/ 132 | 131/ 154 | 50/ 188 | 183/ 214 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
3.43% (2024)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-7.98% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Government Bonds | 29.01 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 23.02 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 22.67 |
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 13.27 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 12.04 |
| Other | -0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 87.96 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 12.04 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 64.02 |
| Europe | 24.03 |
| Asia | 9.06 |
| Multi-National | 0.13 |
| Other | 2.76 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Canada Government 0.50% 01-Dec-2030 | 3.13 |
| Alberta Province 2.05% 01-Jun-2030 | 2.62 |
| European Financial Stability Facility 2.63% 07-May-2030 | 2.45 |
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 2.85% 15-Jun-2030 | 2.43 |
| Canada Housing Trust No 1 1.75% 15-Jun-2030 | 2.33 |
| New Zealand Government 4.50% 15-May-2030 | 2.26 |
| European Union 1.63% 04-Dec-2029 | 1.84 |
| CPPIB Capital Inc 3.35% 02-Dec-2030 | 1.84 |
| State of North Rhine-Westphalia Germany 2.35% 10-Jul-2030 | 1.82 |
| Canada Government 4.50% 01-Feb-2026 | 1.79 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
DFA Five-Year Global Fixed Income Fund Class A
Median
Other - Global Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 1.02% | 2.32% | 1.82% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.13% | 0.46% | 0.30% |
| Sharpe | -1.03 | -1.37 | -1.12 |
| Sortino | -0.56 | -1.34 | -1.58 |
| Treynor | -0.14 | -0.13 | -0.14 |
| Tax Efficiency | 57.15% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.70% | 1.02% | 2.32% | 1.82% |
| Beta | 0.20 | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.15 |
| Alpha | 0.00 | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.31% | 0.13% | 0.46% | 0.30% |
| Sharpe | -0.65 | -1.03 | -1.37 | -1.12 |
| Sortino | -1.11 | -0.56 | -1.34 | -1.58 |
| Treynor | -0.06 | -0.14 | -0.13 | -0.14 |
| Tax Efficiency | 39.14% | 57.15% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | November 10, 2003 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DFA230 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objective of the fund is to provide a market rate of return for a global fixed income portfolio with relative low volatility of returns, while maintaining its eligibility for investment by registered plans. Fundamental investment objectives may only be changed with the approval of a majority of unitholders at a meeting called for that purpose. However, we may change the fund’s investment strategies described below, at our discretion.
Investment Strategy
Information regarding the general investment approach and strategies followed in the management of the Dimensional Funds is set out in the section above called “Investment approach”. To achieve the fund’s investment objectives, the fund is designed to generally purchase high-quality fixed income securities issued or guaranteed by the Canadian government or its agencies or instrumentalities, other Canadian issuers, foreign governments or their agencies or instrumentalities, other foreign issuers
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. DFA Australia Limited. Dimensional Japan Ltd. Dimensional Fund Advisors Pte. Ltd. |
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 | 1.36% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.19% |
| 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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