- ISIN
- US25434V6746
- Issuer
- Dimensional
- Inception Date
- Nov 15, 2022
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Global Bonds
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- No Index (Active)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Bond
- Assets Under Management
- $704M
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Performance
DFSB Performance Chart
Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF (DFSB) is up 1.3% since the beginning of the year. DFSB is currently trading at $52 per share.
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Returns By Period
Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF (DFSB) has returned 1.25% so far this year and 4.07% over the past 12 months.
Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF
- 1D
- -0.21%
- 1M
- 0.89%
- YTD
- 1.25%
- 6M
- 1.48%
- 1Y
- 4.07%
- 3Y*
- 4.90%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DFSB Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Nov 16, 2022, DFSB's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.40%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 14.5 years.
Historically, 64% of months were positive and 36% were negative. The best month was Nov 2023 with a return of +5.0%, while the worst month was Feb 2023 at -2.6%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DFSB closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 10, 2023 with a return of +1.2%, while the worst single day was Apr 7, 2025 at -1.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.56% | 1.41% | -2.05% | 0.38% | 0.84% | 0.13% | 1.25% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.45% | 1.43% | -0.61% | 0.50% | -0.05% | 1.35% | -0.11% | 0.51% | 1.20% | 0.86% | 0.12% | -0.53% | 5.22% |
| 2024 | -0.13% | -1.19% | 1.55% | -2.34% | 1.38% | 0.51% | 1.96% | 1.31% | 1.31% | -1.78% | 1.32% | -1.36% | 2.45% |
| 2023 | 3.57% | -2.60% | 3.00% | 0.35% | -0.85% | 0.04% | 0.21% | -0.11% | -2.08% | -1.09% | 4.95% | 3.94% | 9.37% |
| 2022 | 1.06% | -1.66% | -0.62% |
Benchmark Metrics
Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF has an annualized alpha of 3.58%, beta of 0.08, and R2 of 0.04 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since November 16, 2022.
- This ETF participated in 34.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 24.59% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.08 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.04 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.04 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- 3.58%
- Beta
- 0.08
- R²
- 0.04
- Upside Capture
- 24.59%
- Downside Capture
- 34.94%
Expense Ratio
DFSB has an expense ratio of 0.24%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DFSB ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF (DFSB) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DFSB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.98 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.20 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.18 | 1.37 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.34 | 2.78 | -1.44 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.10 | 12.44 | -8.33 |
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF provided a 3.60% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.88 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.88 | $1.79 | $2.21 | $2.74 | $0.21 |
Dividend yield | 3.60% | 3.46% | 4.35% | 5.27% | 0.41% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.00 | $0.17 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.03 | $0.06 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.65 | $0.43 | $0.63 | $1.79 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.16 | $0.20 | $0.07 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.41 | $0.74 | $2.21 |
| 2023 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.00 | $0.16 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.61 | $0.78 | $0.39 | $2.74 |
| 2022 | $0.21 | $0.21 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF was 5.16%, occurring on Oct 19, 2023. Recovery took 28 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional Global Sustainability Fixed Income ETF drawdown is 0.72%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2023 pullback2023 | -5.16%Oct 2023 | 8mo 18d | 1mo 11d | 9mo 29dFeb 2023 - Nov 2023 |
2025 pullback2025 | -3.64%Jan 2025 | 3mo 29d | 4mo 29d | 8mo 28dSep 2024 - Jun 2025 |
Bear market2022 | -3.30%Dec 2022 | 20d | 15d | 1mo 5dDec 2022 - Jan 2023 |
2026 pullback2026 | -3.04%Mar 2026 | 25d | — | 3mo 23dMar 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -2.94%Apr 2024 | 3mo 29d | 1mo 20d | 5mo 19dDec 2023 - Jun 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DFSB | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.16% | -56.78% | +51.62% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -3.04% | -9.10% | +6.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -4.37% | -18.90% | +14.53% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.72% | -1.80% | +1.08% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.25% | -10.71% | +9.46% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.99% | 2.03% | -1.04% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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