Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF (DFSD)
DFSD is an actively managed ETF by Dimensional. DFSD launched on Nov 15, 2021 and has a 0.16% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US25434V8643 |
|---|---|
| Issuer | Dimensional |
| Inception Date | Nov 15, 2021 |
| Region | Global (Broad) |
| Category | Short-Term Bond |
| Leveraged | 1x |
| Index Tracked | No Index (Active) |
| Asset Class | Bond |
Expense Ratio
DFSD has an expense ratio of 0.16%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF had a return of 4.22% year-to-date (YTD) and 6.68% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 4.22% | 25.82% |
| 1 month | -0.01% | 3.20% |
| 6 months | 3.20% | 14.94% |
| 1 year | 6.68% | 35.92% |
| 5 years (annualized) | N/A | 14.22% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 11.43% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of DFSD, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 0.25% | -0.05% | 0.51% | -0.24% | 0.84% | 0.45% | 1.14% | 0.82% | 0.69% | -0.49% | 4.22% | ||
| 2023 | 1.17% | -0.34% | 0.79% | 0.28% | -0.12% | 0.19% | 0.49% | 0.44% | -0.09% | 0.15% | 1.62% | 1.36% | 6.09% |
| 2022 | -1.25% | -0.80% | -2.00% | -1.33% | 0.80% | -1.11% | 1.51% | -1.62% | -1.21% | -0.49% | 1.46% | 0.09% | -5.87% |
| 2021 | 0.07% | -0.10% | -0.02% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current risk-adjusted rank of DFSD is 90, placing it in the top 10% of ETFs on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF (DFSD) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF provided a 4.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.17 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 2 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.17 | $1.83 | $0.97 | $0.05 |
Dividend yield | 4.59% | 3.89% | 2.11% | 0.11% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Dimensional Short-Duration 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.03 | $0.11 | $0.17 | $0.18 | $0.21 | $0.14 | $0.20 | $0.19 | $0.12 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $1.61 | |
| 2023 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.17 | $0.09 | $0.18 | $0.21 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.23 | $0.26 | $0.26 | $0.30 | $1.83 |
| 2022 | $0.01 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.05 | $0.08 | $0.10 | $0.08 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.09 | $0.12 | $0.18 | $0.97 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.05 | $0.05 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Dimensional Short-Duration 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 Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF was 8.45%, occurring on Oct 20, 2022. Recovery took 321 trading sessions.
The current Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF drawdown is 0.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -8.45% | Nov 19, 2021 | 231 | Oct 20, 2022 | 321 | Feb 1, 2024 | 552 |
| -0.67% | Oct 2, 2024 | 23 | Nov 1, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -0.5% | Mar 28, 2024 | 13 | Apr 16, 2024 | 13 | May 3, 2024 | 26 |
| -0.42% | Feb 2, 2024 | 8 | Feb 13, 2024 | 14 | Mar 5, 2024 | 22 |
| -0.28% | Mar 11, 2024 | 7 | Mar 19, 2024 | 3 | Mar 22, 2024 | 10 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Dimensional Short-Duration Fixed Income ETF volatility is 0.47%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.