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DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio
mutual fund
DFGEX
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$13.03
+0.04
+0%
primary theme
International Real Estate
share class
DFGEX (Mutual Fund)
DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$13.03
+0.04
+0%
primary theme
International Real Estate
share class
DFGEX (Mutual Fund)
DFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio
Dividend policy
Active
Price as of:
$13.03
+0.04
+0%
primary theme
International Real Estate
share class
DFGEX - Snapshot
Vitals
- YTD Return 21.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Return 9.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Return 6.5%
- Net Assets $9.95 B
- Holdings in Top 10 65.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$12.99
$9.54
$13.11
Expenses
OPERATING RELATED FEES
- Expense Ratio 0.24%
SALES FEES
- Front Load N/A
- Deferred Load N/A
BROKERAGE FEES
- Turnover 0.00%
TRADING FEES
- Max Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
- Standard (Taxable) $0
- IRA N/A
Fund Classification
- Primary Theme International Real Estate
- Fund Type Open End Mutual Fund
- Investment Style Global Real Estate
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$11.57
+0.43%
$2.41 B
2.45%
$0.28
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17.22%
0.20%
$11.72
+0.34%
$1.52 B
1.27%
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15.13%
0.47%
$26.94
+0.56%
$1.39 B
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18.89%
0.94%
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$1.07 B
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0.91%
$18.97
+0.96%
$887.67 M
1.50%
$0.28
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14.48%
1.44%
Overview
Next Dividend
Income Profile
Income Risk
Returns Profile
Allocations
Expenses
About
Dividend.com Ratings*
$53.48
+0.56%
$1.69 B
2.61%
$1.39
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19.57%
0.50%
$37.37
+0.82%
$923.76 M
2.54%
$0.94
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9.65%
0.59%
$68.62
+0.54%
$375.26 M
1.62%
$1.11
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18.39%
0.45%
$29.84
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$260.42 M
2.18%
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0.48%
$38.86
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$80.54 M
2.40%
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9.09%
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DFGEX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 21.2%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.7%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 6.5%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 6.44%
- Dividend Yield 1.7%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameDFA Global Real Estate Securities Portfolio
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Fund Family NameDimensional Fund Advisors
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Inception DateJun 04, 2008
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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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ManagerJed Fogdall
Fund Description
The Portfolio seeks to achieve exposure to a broad portfolio of securities of U.S. and non-U.S. companies in the real estate industry, with a focus on real estate investment trusts ("REITs") or companies that the Advisor considers to be REIT-like entities. It may pursue its investment objective by investing its assets in the DFA Real Estate Securities Portfolio, DFA International Real Estate Securities Portfolio (the "underlying funds"), and/or directly in securities of companies in the real estate industry.
DFGEX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DFGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.2% | 3.8% | 24.5% | 2.40% |
| 1 Yr | 32.5% | 7.6% | 43.5% | 53.62% |
| 3 Yr | 9.7%* | 0.4% | 16.5% | 32.35% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | 1.7% | 11.5% | 48.19% |
| 10 Yr | 8.2%* | 0.9% | 9.7% | 20.78% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DFGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -8.8% | -20.7% | 13.7% | 71.71% |
| 2019 | 17.9% | 1.0% | 26.5% | 33.00% |
| 2018 | -8.7% | -27.7% | 73.0% | 41.62% |
| 2017 | 5.3% | -6.3% | 29.0% | 81.14% |
| 2016 | 1.3% | -31.0% | 42.6% | 7.93% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | DFGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 21.2% | 3.4% | 24.5% | 2.40% |
| 1 Yr | 32.5% | 2.2% | 43.5% | 44.66% |
| 3 Yr | 9.7%* | 0.4% | 16.5% | 26.83% |
| 5 Yr | 6.5%* | 1.4% | 11.5% | 45.60% |
| 10 Yr | 8.2%* | 0.3% | 9.7% | 18.18% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | DFGEX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | -8.8% | -20.7% | 13.7% | 71.71% |
| 2019 | 17.9% | 1.0% | 26.5% | 33.00% |
| 2018 | -8.7% | -27.7% | 76.6% | 61.08% |
| 2017 | 9.2% | 1.3% | 29.0% | 69.14% |
| 2016 | 6.4% | -27.8% | 49.1% | 8.54% |
NAV & Total Return History
DFGEX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| DFGEX | Category Low | Category High | DFGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 9.95 B | 4.26 M | 9.95 B | 0.49% |
| Number of Holdings | 163 | 5 | 709 | 10.95% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 6.38 B | 3.51 K | 6.38 B | 0.48% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 65.46% | 16.2% | 85.8% | 2.87% |
Top 10 Holdings
- DFA International Real Estate Sec I 35.10%
- DFA Real Estate Securities I 8.91%
- American Tower Corp 4.75%
- Prologis Inc 3.73%
- Crown Castle International Corp 3.41%
- Equinix Inc 2.74%
- Public Storage 1.93%
- Simon Property Group Inc 1.84%
- Digital Realty Trust Inc 1.63%
- SBA Communications Corp 1.42%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 98.91% | 13.60% | 115.31% | 37.14% |
| Other | 0.55% | -28.89% | 78.71% | 40.95% |
| Cash | 0.54% | -8.20% | 7.45% | 67.14% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.90% | 39.52% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.39% | 37.14% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -15.73% | 13.63% | 36.67% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate | 100.00% | 68.54% | 100.00% | 2.91% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.78% | 39.32% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.36% | 70.87% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 8.55% | 52.43% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.88% | 44.17% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 10.13% | 50.00% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.31% | 38.35% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.14% | 66.02% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 37.86% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.86% | 76.21% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.28% | 38.83% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 64.86% | 0.00% | 96.19% | 7.14% |
| Non US | 34.05% | 0.00% | 99.18% | 90.00% |
DFGEX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| DFGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.24% | 0.01% | 2.93% | 96.63% |
| Management Fee | 0.20% | 0.09% | 1.50% | 3.37% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.01% | 0.26% | 3.96% |
Sales Fees
| DFGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| DFGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 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.
| DFGEX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 0.00% | 0.00% | 313.00% | 0.49% |
DFGEX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| DFGEX | Category Low | Category High | DFGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.65% | 0.00% | 0.94% | 40.00% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| DFGEX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Monthly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| DFGEX | Category Low | Category High | DFGEX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 6.44% | 0.23% | 6.44% | 0.49% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| DFGEX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Dividend Payout History
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2018 | $0.509 |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.337 |
| Dec 16, 2016 | $0.492 |
| Dec 17, 2015 | $0.251 |
| Dec 31, 2014 | $0.033 |
| Dec 17, 2014 | $0.358 |
| Dec 13, 2013 | $0.321 |
| Dec 18, 2012 | $0.595 |
| Dec 16, 2011 | $0.241 |
| Dec 14, 2010 | $0.538 |
| Dec 14, 2009 | $0.468 |
| Dec 15, 2008 | $0.096 |
DFGEX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Jed Fogdall
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2010
11.34
11.3%
Jed S. Fogdall is a Co-Head of Portfolio Management and Vice President of Dimensional and a member of Dimensional’s Investment Committee. Mr. Fogdall has an MBA from the University of California, Los Angeles and a BS from Purdue University. Mr. Fogdall joined Dimensional as a Portfolio Manager in 2004 and has been responsible for international portfolios since 2010 and domestic portfolios since 2012.
Bhanu Singh
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 21, 2015
5.95
6.0%
Bhanu P. Singh is Vice President and a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Sub-Adviser. Mr. Singh joined Dimensional originally in 2003 and has been a portfolio manager since 2012. Mr. Singh has an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles.
Allen Pu
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jul 21, 2015
5.95
6.0%
Allen Pu is Deputy Head of Portfolio Management, North America, a member of the Investment Commit- tee, Vice President and a Senior Portfolio Manager of the Sub-Adviser. Mr. Pu joined Dimensional as a Portfolio Manager in 2006. Mr. Pu has an M.B.A. from the University of California, Los Angeles, an M.S. and Ph.D. from Caltech, and a B.S. from Cooper Union for the Advancement of Science and Art.
Mary Phillips
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2017
4.34
4.3%
Mary T. Phillips, CFA, Deputy Head of Portfolio Management, North America, Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional, joined Dimensional in 2012 and has been a portfolio manager since 2014. Ms. Phillips began managing Dimensional’s allocated portion of the Fund’s portfolio in March 2018. Ms. Phillips earned an MBA with concentration in analytic finance, statistics and econometrics, and managerial and organizational behavior from the University of Chicago and a BA from the University of Puget Sound.
William Collins-Dean
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2019
2.34
2.3%
Will Collins-Dean is a Portfolio Manager and Vice President of the Sub-Adviser. Mr. Collins-Dean received his MBA from the University of Chicago and is bachelor’s degree from Wake Forest University. Mr. Collins-Dean joined the Sub-Adviser in 2014 and has been a portfolio manager since 2016.
Ashish Bhagwanjee
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2020
1.34
1.3%
Mr. Bhagwanjee is a Vice President and Senior Portfolio Manager of the Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Mr. Bhagwanjee holds an MBA from the University of Chicago and a BS from Purdue University. Mr. Bhagwanjee joined the Dimensional in 2014, has been a portfolio manager since 2017.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.07 | 19.51 | 7.4 | 13.76 |
