DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio

Frequently Asked Questions About DIPSX

What does DIPSX invest in?

Under typical circumstances, the Portfolio directs at least 80% of its net assets towards inflation-protected securities, a guideline classified as a non-fundamental policy. These instruments, also referred to as inflation-indexed securities, are distinguished by their principal and/or interest payments being adjusted for inflation. This mechanism stands in contrast to conventional debt securities, which offer predetermined, fixed principal and interest payments.

What is the expense ratio of DIPSX?

DFA Inflation-Protected Securities Portfolio (DIPSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.11%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

What is DIPSX's dividend yield?

DIPSX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 5.43%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

What is the duration of DIPSX?

Effective duration measures DIPSX's sensitivity to interest-rate changes: a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. DIPSX's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website.

What is the credit quality of DIPSX?

DIPSX's credit quality breakdown (the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below) is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds.

What is the yield to maturity of DIPSX?

Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from DIPSX if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. DIPSX's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. It differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid.