DFQTX vs. DGSFX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) and DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio (DGSFX).
DFQTX is managed by Dimensional. DGSFX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Nov 5, 2018.
Performance
DFQTX vs. DGSFX - Performance Comparison
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DFQTX vs. DGSFX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFQTX DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I | -4.02% | 15.99% | 20.27% | 21.88% | -14.21% | 28.46% | 15.72% | 29.41% | -11.12% |
DGSFX DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio | -0.62% | 3.80% | 2.60% | 9.67% | -15.61% | -2.95% | 7.99% | 9.85% | 1.15% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DFQTX achieves a -4.02% return, which is significantly lower than DGSFX's -0.62% return.
DFQTX
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -7.31%
- YTD
- -4.02%
- 6M
- -1.55%
- 1Y
- 16.25%
- 3Y*
- 15.75%
- 5Y*
- 10.23%
- 10Y*
- 12.61%
DGSFX
- 1D
- 0.44%
- 1M
- -2.49%
- YTD
- -0.62%
- 6M
- -0.27%
- 1Y
- 1.96%
- 3Y*
- 3.92%
- 5Y*
- -0.17%
- 10Y*
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DFQTX vs. DGSFX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DFQTX has a 0.19% expense ratio, which is lower than DGSFX's 0.26% expense ratio. Despite the difference, both funds are considered low-cost compared to the broader market, where average expense ratios usually range from 0.3% to 0.9%.
Return for Risk
DFQTX vs. DGSFX — Risk / Return Rank
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DFQTX vs. DGSFX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) and DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio (DGSFX). 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.
| DFQTX | DGSFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.95 | 0.59 | +0.35 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.45 | 0.83 | +0.61 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.11 | +0.11 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.00 | 0.82 | +0.18 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.74 | 2.64 | +2.10 |
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
| DFQTX | DGSFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 0.95 | 0.59 | +0.35 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.61 | -0.03 | +0.64 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.69 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.47 | 0.37 | +0.10 |
Correlation
The correlation between DFQTX and DGSFX is 0.02, 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
DFQTX vs. DGSFX - Dividend Comparison
DFQTX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.12%, less than DGSFX's 3.60% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DFQTX DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I | 1.12% | 1.06% | 1.15% | 1.74% | 4.43% | 4.74% | 1.29% | 3.50% | 2.84% | 1.97% | 1.80% | 3.78% |
DGSFX DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio | 3.60% | 3.02% | 4.26% | 4.09% | 1.97% | 1.15% | 1.72% | 3.37% | 0.24% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
DFQTX vs. DGSFX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DFQTX drawdown since its inception was -59.35%, which is greater than DGSFX's maximum drawdown of -21.57%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DFQTX and DGSFX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DFQTX | DGSFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.35% | -21.57% | -37.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.73% | -2.91% | -9.82% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -22.64% | -21.29% | -1.35% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.21% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -8.47% | -5.03% | -3.44% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -7.84% | -6.66% | -1.18% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.79% | 0.91% | +1.88% |
Volatility
DFQTX vs. DGSFX - Volatility Comparison
DFA US Core Equity 2 Portfolio I (DFQTX) has a higher volatility of 4.27% compared to DFA Global Sustainability Fixed Income Portfolio (DGSFX) at 1.60%. This indicates that DFQTX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DGSFX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DFQTX | DGSFX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 4.27% | 1.60% | +2.67% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 8.67% | 2.30% | +6.37% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 18.07% | 3.71% | +14.36% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 17.00% | 5.31% | +11.69% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 18.25% | 4.89% | +13.36% |