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Dimensional Short Duration Fixed Income ETF
DFSD performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of July 16, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.00% | +0.34% | +0.99% | +3.77% | +16.79% | |
| Flows | +$229M | +$641M | +$1.21B | +$2.25B | +$5.66B | - |
Characteristics
This fund is actively managed; it does not track an index. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Active |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | Dimensional |
| N° of holdings | 1576 |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | November 15, 2021 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of May 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 1,576
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +1.98% | +1.74% | +1.69% | |
Max drawdown | -0.74% | -1.43% | -1.43% | |
Max drawdown duration | 54d | 116d | 116d | N/A |
Time to recover | 25d | 92d | 92d | N/A |
What type of ETF is DFSD?
DFSD is a Active ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by Dimensional.
What does DFSD invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Intl IG Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of DFSD?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DFSD is 0.17%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DFSD launched?
DFSD was launched on November 15, 2021, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DFSD?
DFSD is issued by Dimensional.
What is the AUM of DFSD?
As of July 16, 2026, DFSD manages $7.10 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DFSD performed recently?
As of July 16, 2026, DFSD delivered a return of 0% over the past month (1M performance), 0.34% over the past three months (3M), and 0.99% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for DFSD?
As of July 16, 2026, DFSD has seen net flows of +$229M in the past month (1M flow) and +$1.21B year-to-date (YTD).
Does DFSD pay dividends?
As of July 16, 2026, DFSD has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.18%.
How many holdings are in DFSD
As of May 31, 2026, DFSD holds 1576 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is DFSD?
As of May 31, 2026, DFSD holds 1576 securities, with 9.71% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of DFSD?
As of May 31, 2026, DFSD holds a portfolio of 1576 underlyings, with its largest positions including New Zealand, NZGB 4.5% 15may2030, NZD, USA, Notes 4.625% 30sep2028, USD (AD-2028) and Accenture Capital, 4.05% 4oct2029, USD. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does DFSD invest in?
As of May 31, 2026, DFSD has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does DFSD focus on?
As of May 31, 2026, DFSD is primarily exposed to Banks.
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