What is the expense ratio of DCMSX?

DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio (DCMSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.32%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio (DCMSX) manages $1.35B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is DCMSX actively managed or an index fund?

DCMSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was DCMSX launched?

DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio (DCMSX) launched in November 2010 and is managed by Dimensional.

How has DCMSX performed?

DCMSX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.

DCMSX

DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio

NASDAQ·Asset Management · Financial Services

$5.35$0.01+0.19%

Market closed·Oct 22 4:00 PM EDT

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$5.35+$0.01 (+0.19%)today

−28.19%CAGR −6.42%

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Nov 9, 2010Oct 23, 2021 → Oct 23, 2026· 5.0 yrsOct 23, 2026

Key Metrics

DistributionDividend Tab

Annual Distribution (FWD)$4.01

Distribution Yield (FWD)75.00%

Annual Distribution (TTM)$1.47

Distribution Yield (TTM)27.50%

Distribution Growth (5Y)+159.8%

FrequencyQuarterly

Most Recent$1.00

Ex-Dividend DateSep 29

Payment DateSep 30

DiversificationDiversification Tab

Holdings294

Top 10 Weight18.6%

Top 25 Weight31.8%

Effective Holdings107

Sectors—

Largest Holding912797SK4 · 2.9%

Largest Sector—

Asset ClassOther Funds

StrategyThematic

Cost & RiskExpenses Tab

Expense Ratio0.32%

Cost per 10k Invested$32.00

AUM$1.35B

Avg Daily Volume—

Price$5.35

NAV$5.34

Premium / Discount+0.19%

52-Week Range$4.56 – $6.50

Beta0.98

Fund Overview

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.

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Issuer: Dimensional
Asset Class: Other Funds
Strategy: Thematic
Inception: November 9, 2010
Fund Type: Mutual Fund
Domicile: US
Currency: USD
ISIN: US23320G4635
CUSIP: 23320G463
Website: www.dimensional.com/us-en/funds/dcmsx/commodity-strategy-portfolio

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Frequently Asked Questions About DCMSX

What does DCMSX invest in?: 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.
What is the expense ratio of DCMSX?: DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio (DCMSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.32%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.
How big is DCMSX?: DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio (DCMSX) manages $1.35B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.
Is DCMSX actively managed or an index fund?: DCMSX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.
When was DCMSX launched?: DFA Commodity Strategy Portfolio (DCMSX) launched in November 2010 and is managed by Dimensional.
How has DCMSX performed?: DCMSX's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.