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DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio
mutual fund
DCMSX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$5.96
+0.08
+0%
primary theme
Commodity
share class
DCMSX (Mutual Fund)
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$5.96
+0.08
+0%
primary theme
Commodity
share class
DCMSX (Mutual Fund)
DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$5.96
+0.08
+0%
primary theme
Commodity
share class
DCMSX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 10.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 0.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 4.2%
- Net Assets $1.3 B
- Holdings in Top 10 N/A
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$5.88
$4.09
$6.05
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.41%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 71.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $0
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme Commodity
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Commodities Broad Basket
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$6.59
+1.23%
$4.11 B
1.41%
$0.09
blocked
blocked
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11.51%
1.50%
$5.87
+1.73%
$2.73 B
0.66%
$0.04
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18.83%
1.01%
$10.28
+1.48%
$1.85 B
1.40%
$0.14
blocked
blocked
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11.26%
1.19%
$5.96
+1.36%
$1.30 B
0.34%
$0.02
blocked
blocked
blocked
9.96%
0.41%
$20.97
+0.05%
$104.19 M
11.21%
$2.35
blocked
blocked
blocked
-11.48%
1.42%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$6.30
-0.63%
$90.81 M
29.73%
$1.88
blocked
blocked
blocked
-4.26%
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$5.07
+1.20%
$83.96 M
63.28%
$3.17
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8.57%
-
$29.16
+1.51%
$83.34 M
2.89%
$0.83
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6.89%
0.95%
$8.65
-0.12%
$80.06 M
16.44%
$1.42
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-10.92%
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DCMSX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 10.0%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 0.6%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 4.2%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 1.15%
- Dividend Yield 0.0%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Quarterly
Fund Details
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Legal NameDFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio
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Fund Family NameDimensional Fund Advisors
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Inception DateNov 09, 2010
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Shares OutstandingN/A
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Share ClassInst
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerDavid Plecha
Fund Description
The Portfolio seeks to achieve its investment objective by generally investing in a universe of allowable commodity-linked derivative instruments and fixed income investment opportunities. It may invest up to 25% of its total assets in Dimensional Cayman Commodity Fund I Ltd.
DCMSX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DCMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.0% | -11.6% | 342.7% | 53.81% |
| 1 Yr | 21.4% | -88.7% | 72.4% | 58.59% |
| 3 Yr | 0.6%* | -47.9% | 57.6% | 55.87% |
| 5 Yr | 4.2%* | -39.9% | 54.0% | 48.52% |
| 10 Yr | -4.8%* | -29.8% | 10.9% | 43.55% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DCMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.2% | -87.8% | 612.3% | 62.90% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | -88.2% | 53.9% | 49.77% |
| 2018 | -12.6% | -42.9% | 323.8% | 39.41% |
| 2017 | -0.5% | -37.6% | 55.7% | 68.99% |
| 2016 | 12.4% | -34.9% | 49.2% | 35.53% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DCMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.0% | -11.6% | 342.7% | 53.81% |
| 1 Yr | 21.4% | -88.7% | 72.4% | 53.30% |
| 3 Yr | 0.6%* | -47.9% | 57.6% | 53.99% |
| 5 Yr | 4.2%* | -39.9% | 54.0% | 46.75% |
| 10 Yr | -4.8%* | -29.8% | 10.9% | 42.74% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DCMSX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -2.2% | -87.8% | 295.5% | 61.54% |
| 2019 | 6.3% | -88.2% | 53.9% | 51.14% |
| 2018 | -12.5% | -42.9% | 208.1% | 41.76% |
| 2017 | 2.7% | -37.6% | 55.7% | 54.43% |
| 2016 | 13.8% | -34.9% | 49.2% | 30.92% |
NAV & Total Return History
DCMSX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| DCMSX | Category Low | Category High | DCMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.3 B | 198 K | 61.3 B | 14.72% |
| Number of Holdings | 227 | 1 | 666 | 23.87% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 21.9 M | 570 K | 61.3 B | 88.39% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | N/A | 12.3% | 100.0% | 0.90% |
Top 10 Holdings
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- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
- 420200729 Trs Usd R E Ubsib190 48.34%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 70.24% | -2.31% | 91.66% | 9.03% |
| Cash | 20.10% | -91.53% | 100.00% | 54.84% |
| Other | 8.79% | 0.00% | 119.71% | 86.45% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.87% | 0.00% | 3.99% | 14.19% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | -1.68% | 48.85% | 48.39% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 42.58% |
Bond Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & Equivalents | 37.04% | 0.40% | 100.00% | 69.72% |
| Corporate | 32.41% | 0.00% | 60.65% | 11.97% |
| Government | 30.53% | 0.00% | 99.60% | 35.92% |
| Derivative | 0.02% | 0.00% | 10.05% | 15.49% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.41% | 57.75% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.24% | 48.59% |
Bond Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DCMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 59.84% | 0.00% | 130.22% | 9.68% |
| Non US | 10.40% | -40.55% | 18.56% | 12.26% |
DCMSX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| DCMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.41% | 0.01% | 17.60% | 91.67% |
| Management Fee | 0.28% | 0.00% | 1.75% | 7.36% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.04% | 0.45% | 1.61% |
Sales Fees
| DCMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 4.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| DCMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| DCMSX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 71.00% | 0.00% | 286.01% | 77.03% |
DCMSX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| DCMSX | Category Low | Category High | DCMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 14.67% | 48.70% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| DCMSX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| DCMSX | Category Low | Category High | DCMSX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.15% | -55.71% | 60.36% | 33.33% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| DCMSX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Daily | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.079 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.006 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.149 |
| Sep 29, 2017 | $0.011 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.013 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.012 |
| Sep 30, 2016 | $0.008 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | $0.008 |
| Mar 31, 2016 | $0.009 |
| Jun 10, 2014 | $0.010 |
| Mar 11, 2014 | $0.013 |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $0.016 |
DCMSX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
David Plecha
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 09, 2010
10.31
10.3%
David Plecha is Dimensional’s Global Head of Fixed Income. A member of the Investment Committee and Investment Research Committee, he not only manages US and global portfolios but also maintains much of the fixed income research and client communications. Dave received his Chartered Financial Analyst® designation in 1996. Prior to joining Dimensional in 1989, he managed stock index futures and options for Leland O’Brien Rubinstein Associates and was an operations planner for Texas Instruments.
Joseph Kolerich
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2012
9.01
9.0%
Mr. Kolerich is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and a member of the Investment Committee. Mr. Kolerich has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from Northern Illinois University. Mr. Kolerich joined Dimensional Fund Advisors LP as a portfolio manager in 2001 and has been responsible for the fixed income portfolios since 2012.
Alan Hutchison
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 21, 2015
5.61
5.6%
Mr. Hutchison is a Portfolio Manager of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Mr. Hutchison holds an MBA from Drake University and a BBA from Texas Tech University. Mr. Hutchison joined the Dimensional Fund Advisors LP in 2006, has been a portfolio manager since 2010.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.09 | 16.29 | 6.62 | 3.12 |
