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DFA Global Targeted Credit Fund Class A
Global Corp Fixed Income
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NAVPS (07-03-2026) |
$8.85 |
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| Change |
$0.00
(-0.03%)
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As at May 31, 2026
As at December 31, 2025
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (September 16, 2015): 0.56%
| 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 | 0.57% | -0.47% | 0.22% | 0.28% | 1.67% | 2.48% | 2.94% | 1.95% | 0.04% | 0.42% | 0.42% | 0.69% | 0.43% | 0.46% |
| Benchmark | 1.82% | -0.02% | -0.26% | 1.27% | 5.97% | 7.23% | 6.73% | 6.29% | 2.97% | 1.43% | 2.45% | 3.23% | 2.57% | 3.01% |
| Category Average | 0.66% | -0.24% | 0.78% | 1.02% | 4.32% | 5.39% | 5.59% | 4.11% | 1.77% | 2.47% | 2.67% | 2.87% | - | - |
| Category Rank | 164 / 233 | 160 / 231 | 166 / 225 | 188 / 227 | 218 / 220 | 157 / 158 | 148 / 149 | 128 / 136 | 108 / 127 | 100 / 114 | 106 / 108 | 94 / 94 | 89 / 89 | 78 / 78 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 0.28% | 0.34% | 0.28% | 0.22% | 0.33% | 0.00% | -0.07% | 0.41% | 0.35% | -1.53% | 0.50% | 0.57% |
| Benchmark | 1.53% | 0.68% | 0.72% | 2.50% | 0.66% | 0.01% | -1.51% | -0.21% | 1.50% | -0.67% | -1.14% | 1.82% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
2.07% (April 2020)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-4.32% (March 2020)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.35% | 0.84% | -1.06% | 4.13% | 1.29% | -1.37% | -8.10% | 3.95% | 3.49% | 2.42% |
| Benchmark | 0.66% | 2.08% | 5.22% | 5.81% | 8.39% | -3.78% | -10.63% | 6.54% | 10.41% | 5.13% |
| Category Average | - | - | - | 9.03% | 6.89% | 0.56% | -10.54% | 7.62% | 5.63% | 4.93% |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 78/ 78 | 80/ 84 | 64/ 92 | 96/ 105 | 109/ 110 | 94/ 118 | 35/ 132 | 147/ 149 | 116/ 151 | 180/ 196 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
4.13% (2019)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-8.10% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Foreign Corporate Bonds | 52.96 |
| Canadian Corporate Bonds | 28.38 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 17.09 |
| Canadian Government Bonds | 1.42 |
| Foreign Government Bonds | 0.15 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Fixed Income | 82.91 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 17.09 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 67.54 |
| Europe | 31.76 |
| Multi-National | 0.39 |
| Asia | 0.31 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| PayPal Holdings Inc 5.01% 06-Mar-2028 | 0.89 |
| Canada Government 4.00% 01-May-2026 | 0.85 |
| Canada Government 0.50% 01-Dec-2030 | 0.80 |
| Philip Morris Internationl Inc 5.14% 28-Apr-2028 | 0.79 |
| International Business Machines Corp 2.90% 10-Feb-2030 | 0.73 |
| Transcanada Pipelines Ltd 5.28% 15-May-2030 | 0.70 |
| Bank of Montreal 4.42% 17-Jun-2029 | 0.69 |
| IHG Finance LLC 3.38% 10-Sep-2030 | 0.67 |
| HCA Inc 5.22% 01-Mar-2028 | 0.67 |
| Canadian Treasury Bill 28-Jan-2026 | 0.66 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
DFA Global Targeted Credit Fund Class A
Median
Other - Global Corp Fixed Income
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 1.34% | 2.84% | 2.72% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.24 |
| Alpha | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.25% | 0.53% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | -0.50 | -0.99 | -0.52 |
| Sortino | -0.08 | -1.08 | -0.98 |
| Treynor | -0.05 | -0.09 | -0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 76.67% | - | - |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 1.93% | 1.34% | 2.84% | 2.72% |
| Beta | 0.17 | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.24 |
| Alpha | 0.01 | 0.02 | -0.01 | 0.00 |
| Rsquared | 0.14% | 0.25% | 0.53% | 0.31% |
| Sharpe | -0.35 | -0.50 | -0.99 | -0.52 |
| Sortino | -0.72 | -0.08 | -1.08 | -0.98 |
| Treynor | -0.04 | -0.05 | -0.09 | -0.06 |
| Tax Efficiency | 55.09% | 76.67% | - | - |
Fund Details
| Start Date | September 16, 2015 |
|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| DFA856 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objective of the fund is to maximize total returns from the universe of debt securities in which the fund invests. Total return is comprised of income and capital appreciation. 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 Sub-Advisor seeks to maximize the fund’s total returns from a universe of Canadian and foreign corporate debt securities that mature within five years from the date of settlement.
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 | 1.35% |
|---|---|
| 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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