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NAVPS (01-27-2026) |
$16.29 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.11
(-0.65%)
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As at December 31, 2025
As at September 30, 2025
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Inception Return (January 11, 2008): 4.98%
| 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 | -3.15% | -3.00% | 1.36% | 1.23% | 1.23% | 5.01% | 5.12% | -1.79% | 3.61% | 0.88% | 3.22% | 3.10% | 2.79% | 2.65% |
| Benchmark | -3.40% | -1.42% | 5.26% | 4.74% | 4.74% | 7.39% | 8.38% | 0.64% | 6.04% | 2.98% | 4.67% | 4.43% | 4.09% | 3.83% |
| Category Average | -1.94% | -2.30% | 1.33% | 4.31% | 4.31% | 4.74% | 5.32% | -2.15% | 3.21% | 1.45% | 3.85% | 3.38% | 3.60% | 3.36% |
| Category Rank | 126 / 151 | 111 / 150 | 85 / 150 | 121 / 146 | 121 / 146 | 85 / 144 | 95 / 139 | 68 / 129 | 63 / 129 | 90 / 123 | 89 / 113 | 75 / 105 | 85 / 101 | 77 / 99 |
| Quartile Ranking | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Return % | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.34% | 2.73% | -2.29% | -3.94% | 1.37% | -0.15% | 0.39% | 2.48% | 1.57% | -1.02% | 1.18% | -3.15% |
| Benchmark | 2.57% | 2.64% | -2.77% | -3.86% | 1.79% | -0.66% | 0.44% | 3.85% | 2.37% | -0.49% | 2.55% | -3.40% |
15.40% (January 2015)
-20.95% (October 2008)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.43% | 0.32% | 2.23% | 18.44% | -11.71% | 28.35% | -19.92% | 5.34% | 8.94% | 1.23% |
| Benchmark | 1.59% | 1.40% | 2.74% | 15.42% | -11.04% | 30.68% | -19.44% | 10.39% | 10.11% | 4.74% |
| Category Average | 1.20% | 5.38% | 0.16% | 19.52% | -6.93% | 27.77% | -21.53% | 6.48% | 5.17% | 4.31% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 51/ 99 | 96/ 101 | 32/ 105 | 83/ 113 | 114/ 123 | 68/ 129 | 17/ 129 | 116/ 139 | 27/ 144 | 121/ 146 |
28.35% (2021)
-19.92% (2022)
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 73.30 |
| International Equity | 13.27 |
| Income Trust Units | 12.74 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.65 |
| Canadian Equity | 0.04 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 98.94 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.65 |
| Industrial Goods | 0.13 |
| Industrial Services | 0.07 |
| Financial Services | 0.05 |
| Other | 0.16 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 74.86 |
| Asia | 17.07 |
| Europe | 6.84 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.67 |
| Latin America | 0.41 |
| Other | 0.15 |
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Welltower Inc | 6.38 |
| Prologis Inc | 5.79 |
| American Tower Corp | 4.92 |
| Equinix Inc | 4.18 |
| Simon Property Group Inc | 3.34 |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc | 3.21 |
| Realty Income Corp | 3.03 |
| Public Storage | 2.48 |
| Goodman Group - Units | 2.37 |
| Crown Castle International Corp | 2.29 |
DFA Global Real Estate Securities Fund Class A
Median
Other - Real Estate Equity
| Standard Deviation | 12.97% | 14.26% | 14.05% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.97% |
| Alpha | -0.03% | -0.02% | -0.01% |
| Rsquared | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Sharpe | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Sortino | 0.33% | 0.16% | 0.06% |
| Treynor | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Tax Efficiency | 81.56% | 77.37% | 66.77% |
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| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 7.86% | 12.97% | 14.26% | 14.05% |
| Beta | 0.84% | 0.96% | 0.98% | 0.97% |
| Alpha | -0.03% | -0.03% | -0.02% | -0.01% |
| Rsquared | 0.96% | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.97% |
| Sharpe | -0.14% | 0.15% | 0.13% | 0.13% |
| Sortino | -0.24% | 0.33% | 0.16% | 0.06% |
| Treynor | -0.01% | 0.02% | 0.02% | 0.02% |
| Tax Efficiency | 25.26% | 81.56% | 77.37% | 66.77% |
| Start Date | January 11, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DFA390 |
The fundamental investment objective of the fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation primarily through exposure to investments in securities of companies and other entities from around the world that are principally engaged in the real estate industry. 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.
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 implements an integrated investment approach that combines research, portfolio design, portfolio management, and trading functions.
| 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. |
| Fund Manager |
Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Distributor |
- |
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 2,500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
| MER | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.20% |
| 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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