DFAIX vs. FILDX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio (DFAIX) and Frost Low Duration Bond Fund (FILDX).
DFAIX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Nov 5, 2013. FILDX is managed by Frost Funds. It was launched on Apr 25, 2008.
Performance
DFAIX vs. FILDX - Performance Comparison
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DFAIX vs. FILDX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFAIX DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 0.86% | 4.86% | 6.38% | 5.64% | -2.77% | 5.40% | 2.75% | 5.63% | 0.11% | 1.71% |
FILDX Frost Low Duration Bond Fund | -0.09% | 5.26% | 4.87% | 5.71% | -4.80% | -0.35% | 4.25% | 3.22% | 1.83% | 1.77% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DFAIX achieves a 0.86% return, which is significantly higher than FILDX's -0.09% return. Over the past 10 years, DFAIX has outperformed FILDX with an annualized return of 3.20%, while FILDX has yielded a comparatively lower 2.20% annualized return.
DFAIX
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- 0.00%
- YTD
- 0.86%
- 6M
- 1.22%
- 1Y
- 3.68%
- 3Y*
- 5.27%
- 5Y*
- 3.80%
- 10Y*
- 3.20%
FILDX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -0.90%
- YTD
- -0.09%
- 6M
- 1.00%
- 1Y
- 3.74%
- 3Y*
- 4.72%
- 5Y*
- 2.05%
- 10Y*
- 2.20%
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DFAIX vs. FILDX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DFAIX has a 0.22% expense ratio, which is lower than FILDX's 0.43% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DFAIX vs. FILDX — Risk / Return Rank
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DFAIX vs. FILDX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio (DFAIX) and Frost Low Duration Bond Fund (FILDX). 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.
| DFAIX | FILDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 3.49 | 1.93 | +1.56 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 5.81 | 2.89 | +2.92 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.05 | 1.40 | +0.64 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 8.23 | 3.59 | +4.64 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 32.03 | 12.65 | +19.38 |
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
| DFAIX | FILDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 3.49 | 1.93 | +1.56 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.20 | 0.96 | +0.24 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.26 | 1.21 | +0.05 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.08 | 0.96 | +0.12 |
Correlation
The correlation between DFAIX and FILDX is 0.34, which is considered to be low. This implies their price changes are not closely related. A low correlation is generally favorable for portfolio diversification, as it helps to reduce overall risk by spreading it across multiple assets with different performance patterns.
Dividends
DFAIX vs. FILDX - Dividend Comparison
DFAIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 4.61%, more than FILDX's 3.91% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFAIX DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio | 4.61% | 4.65% | 4.14% | 3.66% | 1.68% | 0.98% | 0.82% | 2.53% | 2.72% | 1.71% | 1.41% | 1.29% |
FILDX Frost Low Duration Bond Fund | 3.91% | 3.61% | 4.45% | 3.65% | 1.86% | 1.98% | 2.02% | 2.18% | 1.90% | 1.76% | 1.63% | 1.35% |
Drawdowns
DFAIX vs. FILDX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DFAIX drawdown since its inception was -5.63%, smaller than the maximum FILDX drawdown of -7.20%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DFAIX and FILDX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DFAIX | FILDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.63% | -7.20% | +1.57% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -0.47% | -1.10% | +0.63% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -5.46% | -7.20% | +1.74% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -5.63% | -7.20% | +1.57% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -0.28% | -1.00% | +0.72% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.95% | -1.61% | +0.66% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.12% | 0.31% | -0.19% |
Volatility
DFAIX vs. FILDX - Volatility Comparison
The current volatility for DFA Short-Duration Real Return Portfolio (DFAIX) is 0.49%, while Frost Low Duration Bond Fund (FILDX) has a volatility of 0.71%. This indicates that DFAIX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than FILDX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DFAIX | FILDX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 0.49% | 0.71% | -0.22% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 0.75% | 1.16% | -0.41% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.07% | 2.00% | -0.93% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 3.18% | 2.15% | +1.03% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.56% | 1.82% | +0.74% |