# DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced CAPE (DSENX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: DoubleLine · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2013-11-01

The fund aims to generate a total return, comprising both capital appreciation and current income, that exceeds the performance of the Shiller Barclays CAPE® US Sector TR USD Index. This is primarily achieved by employing financial derivatives, or a blend of derivatives and direct investments, to closely mimic the index's returns before accounting for fees and expenses. Additionally, the fund strategically allocates capital to a diversified portfolio of debt securities, seeking to provide further long-term total return.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $15.11 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.81% |
| Assets Under Management | $2.31B |
| NAV | $15.11 |
| Holdings Count | — |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 4.80% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.73 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Monthly |
| 52-Week Range | $14.43 – $16.38 |
| Beta | 0.83 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0621 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-09-30
- Pay date: 2026-09-30

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does DSENX invest in?

The fund aims to generate a total return, comprising both capital appreciation and current income, that exceeds the performance of the Shiller Barclays CAPE® US Sector TR USD Index. This is primarily achieved by employing financial derivatives, or a blend of derivatives and direct investments, to closely mimic the index's returns before accounting for fees and expenses. Additionally, the fund strategically allocates capital to a diversified portfolio of debt securities, seeking to provide further long-term total return.

### What is the expense ratio of DSENX?

DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced CAPE (DSENX) charges an expense ratio of 0.81%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is DSENX?

DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced CAPE (DSENX) manages $2.31B 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 DSENX actively managed or an index fund?

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

### When was DSENX launched?

DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced CAPE (DSENX) launched in November 2013 and is managed by DoubleLine.

### How has DSENX performed?

DSENX'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.

### Does DSENX pay a dividend?

DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced CAPE (DSENX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.80%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does DSENX pay dividends?

DoubleLine Shiller Enhanced CAPE pays dividends Monthly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is DSENX's dividend yield?

DSENX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 4.80%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is DSENX's next ex-dividend date?

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for DSENX was 2026-09-30. The next ex-date typically follows Monthly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will DSENX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.81% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees.

### How does DSENX charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from DSENX's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price.

### Why does DSENX cost more than a fund like VOO?

DSENX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.81%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where DSENX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to DSENX?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as DSENX (0.81%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want.

## More on Dividend Data

- Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dsenx
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dsenx/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dsenx/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dsenx/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dsenx/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.