PSYPX vs. DFIHX
Compare and contrast key facts about Palmer Square Income Plus Fund (PSYPX) and DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFIHX).
PSYPX is managed by Palmer Square. It was launched on Feb 28, 2014. DFIHX is managed by Dimensional. It was launched on Jul 25, 1983.
Performance
PSYPX vs. DFIHX - Performance Comparison
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PSYPX vs. DFIHX - Yearly Performance Comparison
| 2026 (YTD) | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSYPX Palmer Square Income Plus Fund | -0.59% | 3.88% | 5.40% | 7.40% | -0.77% | 1.17% | 3.65% | 5.29% | 1.17% | 4.03% |
DFIHX DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 0.81% | 3.41% | 5.41% | 4.98% | -1.19% | -0.19% | 0.62% | 2.44% | 1.87% | 0.94% |
Returns By Period
In the year-to-date period, PSYPX achieves a -0.59% return, which is significantly lower than DFIHX's 0.81% return. Over the past 10 years, PSYPX has outperformed DFIHX with an annualized return of 4.05%, while DFIHX has yielded a comparatively lower 1.92% annualized return.
PSYPX
- 1D
- 0.10%
- 1M
- -1.28%
- YTD
- -0.59%
- 6M
- 0.46%
- 1Y
- 3.27%
- 3Y*
- 4.79%
- 5Y*
- 3.17%
- 10Y*
- 4.05%
DFIHX
- 1D
- -0.06%
- 1M
- 0.23%
- YTD
- 0.81%
- 6M
- 1.89%
- 1Y
- 3.69%
- 3Y*
- 4.47%
- 5Y*
- 2.61%
- 10Y*
- 1.92%
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PSYPX vs. DFIHX - Expense Ratio Comparison
PSYPX has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than DFIHX's 0.13% expense ratio.
Return for Risk
PSYPX vs. DFIHX — Risk / Return Rank
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PSYPX vs. DFIHX - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison
This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Palmer Square Income Plus Fund (PSYPX) and DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFIHX). 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.
| PSYPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 2.41 | 5.38 | -2.97 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 2.83 | 9.47 | -6.65 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 2.08 | 8.43 | -6.36 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.34 | 8.71 | -7.36 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 4.64 | 37.74 | -33.10 |
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
| PSYPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe Ratio (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 2.41 | 5.38 | -2.97 |
Sharpe Ratio (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period | 1.77 | 2.65 | -0.88 |
Sharpe Ratio (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period | 1.97 | 2.43 | -0.45 |
Sharpe Ratio (All Time)Calculated using the full available price history | 1.48 | 1.52 | -0.04 |
Correlation
The correlation between PSYPX and DFIHX is 0.06, 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
PSYPX vs. DFIHX - Dividend Comparison
PSYPX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 3.35%, less than DFIHX's 3.73% yield.
| TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PSYPX Palmer Square Income Plus Fund | 3.35% | 3.33% | 4.16% | 4.05% | 3.23% | 1.27% | 2.08% | 3.11% | 2.84% | 2.53% | 4.26% | 3.25% |
DFIHX DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio | 3.73% | 3.26% | 4.99% | 3.37% | 1.07% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 2.12% | 1.85% | 1.13% | 0.66% | 0.51% |
Drawdowns
PSYPX vs. DFIHX - Drawdown Comparison
The maximum PSYPX drawdown since its inception was -11.43%, which is greater than DFIHX's maximum drawdown of -2.53%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for PSYPX and DFIHX.
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Drawdown Indicators
| PSYPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.43% | -2.53% | -8.90% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -1.38% | -0.39% | -0.99% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -3.15% | -2.26% | -0.89% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -11.43% | -2.26% | -9.17% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -1.28% | -0.06% | -1.22% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -0.71% | -0.15% | -0.56% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 0.48% | 0.09% | +0.39% |
Volatility
PSYPX vs. DFIHX - Volatility Comparison
Palmer Square Income Plus Fund (PSYPX) has a higher volatility of 1.12% compared to DFA One Year Fixed Income Portfolio (DFIHX) at 0.18%. This indicates that PSYPX's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than DFIHX based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.
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Volatility by Period
| PSYPX | DFIHX | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Volatility (1M)Calculated over the trailing 1-month period | 1.12% | 0.18% | +0.94% |
Volatility (6M)Calculated over the trailing 6-month period | 1.25% | 0.41% | +0.84% |
Volatility (1Y)Calculated over the trailing 1-year period | 1.49% | 0.72% | +0.77% |
Volatility (5Y)Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized | 1.83% | 0.99% | +0.84% |
Volatility (10Y)Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized | 2.08% | 0.79% | +1.29% |