DAABX vs. DGEIX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio (DAABX) and DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class (DGEIX).
DAABX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Oct 5, 2020. DGEIX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Dec 24, 2003.
Performance
DAABX vs. DGEIX - Performance Comparison
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DAABX vs. DGEIX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DAABX DFA U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio | 1.59% | 9.62% | 9.07% | 18.81% | -8.37% | 31.44% | 44.33% |
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | -0.29% | 19.86% | 15.71% | 20.35% | -14.72% | 20.31% | 25.66% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DAABX achieves a 1.59% return, which is significantly higher than DGEIX's -0.29% return.
DAABX
- 1D
- 2.51%
- 1M
- -5.98%
- YTD
- 1.59%
- 6M
- 4.42%
- 1Y
- 20.09%
- 3Y*
- 12.49%
- 5Y*
- 7.24%
- 10Y*
- —
DGEIX
- 1D
- 2.71%
- 1M
- -5.64%
- YTD
- -0.29%
- 6M
- 2.53%
- 1Y
- 21.51%
- 3Y*
- 16.34%
- 5Y*
- 9.15%
- 10Y*
- 11.39%
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DAABX vs. DGEIX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DAABX has a 0.36% expense ratio, which is higher than DGEIX's 0.25% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DAABX vs. DGEIX — Risk / Return Rank
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DAABX vs. DGEIX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio (DAABX) and DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class (DGEIX). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.
| DAABX | DGEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.90 | 1.33 | -0.43 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.41 | 1.92 | -0.51 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.29 | -0.10 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.21 | 1.84 | -0.63 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.12 | 8.72 | -4.60 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
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Sharpe Ratios by Period
| DAABX | DGEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.90 | 1.33 | -0.43 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.34 | 0.59 | -0.25 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | — | 0.68 | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.78 | 0.48 | +0.30 |
Correlation
The correlation between DAABX and DGEIX is 0.87, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.
Dividends
DAABX vs. DGEIX - Dividend Comparison
DAABX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.41%, less than DGEIX's 3.04% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DAABX DFA U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio | 1.41% | 1.06% | 1.11% | 1.82% | 3.69% | 5.30% | 1.19% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | 3.04% | 2.79% | 3.64% | 3.82% | 4.92% | 1.94% | 2.37% | 2.22% | 2.62% | 1.50% | 1.90% | 1.98% |
Drawdowns
DAABX vs. DGEIX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DAABX drawdown since its inception was -26.11%, smaller than the maximum DGEIX drawdown of -59.77%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DAABX and DGEIX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DAABX | DGEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -26.11% | -59.77% | +33.66% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -14.44% | -12.05% | -2.39% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -26.11% | -25.20% | -0.91% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -37.00% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.94% | -6.38% | -2.56% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -6.08% | -8.05% | +1.97% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.25% | 2.54% | +1.71% |
Volatility
DAABX vs. DGEIX - Volatility Comparison
DFA U.S. Sustainability Targeted Value Portfolio (DAABX) has a higher volatility of 6.01% compared to DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class (DGEIX) at 5.52%. This indicates that DAABX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DGEIX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DAABX | DGEIX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 6.01% | 5.52% | +0.49% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 12.69% | 9.23% | +3.46% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 22.80% | 16.60% | +6.20% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 21.53% | 15.65% | +5.88% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 22.24% | 16.86% | +5.38% |