DGEIX vs. GQFPX
Compare and contrast key facts about DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class (DGEIX) and GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund (GQFPX).
DGEIX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Dec 24, 2003. GQFPX is managed by GQG Partners Inc. It was launched on Jun 29, 2021.
Performance
DGEIX vs. GQFPX - Performance Comparison
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DGEIX vs. GQFPX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
DGEIX DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class | -0.29% | 19.86% | 15.71% | 20.35% | -14.72% | 3.90% |
GQFPX GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 10.08% | 19.29% | 4.81% | 15.09% | -1.13% | 5.03% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, DGEIX achieves a -0.29% return, which is significantly lower than GQFPX's 10.08% return.
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%
GQFPX
- 1D
- 0.37%
- 1M
- -2.10%
- YTD
- 10.08%
- 6M
- 11.45%
- 1Y
- 19.15%
- 3Y*
- 16.47%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
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DGEIX vs. GQFPX - Expense Ratio Comparison
DGEIX has a 0.25% expense ratio, which is lower than GQFPX's 0.86% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
DGEIX vs. GQFPX — Risk / Return Rank
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DGEIX vs. GQFPX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class (DGEIX) and GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund (GQFPX). 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.
| DGEIX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 1.33 | 1.58 | -0.26 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.92 | 2.03 | -0.11 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.29 | 1.33 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.84 | 1.96 | -0.12 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.72 | 9.35 | -0.63 |
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
| DGEIX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.33 | 1.58 | -0.26 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 0.59 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 0.68 | — | — |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 0.48 | 0.87 | -0.39 |
Correlation
The correlation between DGEIX and GQFPX is 0.71, 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
DGEIX vs. GQFPX - Dividend Comparison
DGEIX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.04%, less than GQFPX's 4.83% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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% |
GQFPX GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund | 4.83% | 5.32% | 3.71% | 3.69% | 5.18% | 1.38% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
Drawdowns
DGEIX vs. GQFPX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum DGEIX drawdown since its inception was -59.77%, which is greater than GQFPX's maximum drawdown of -16.95%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for DGEIX and GQFPX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| DGEIX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -59.77% | -16.95% | -42.82% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.05% | -9.37% | -2.68% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.20% | — | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -37.00% | — | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -6.38% | -2.80% | -3.58% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.05% | -3.03% | -5.02% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.54% | 2.08% | +0.46% |
Volatility
DGEIX vs. GQFPX - Volatility Comparison
DFA Global Equity Portfolio Institutional Class (DGEIX) has a higher volatility of 5.52% compared to GQG Partners Global Quality Dividend Income Fund (GQFPX) at 3.97%. This indicates that DGEIX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than GQFPX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| DGEIX | GQFPX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 5.52% | 3.97% | +1.55% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 9.23% | 6.99% | +2.24% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 16.60% | 12.37% | +4.23% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 15.65% | 12.88% | +2.77% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 16.86% | 12.88% | +3.98% |