# DFA Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio (DSHGX): Mutual Fund Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dshgx for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Dimensional · Asset class: Global Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2011-11-14 This portfolio operates as a "fund of funds," meaning it primarily directs its capital into other mutual funds overseen by the same advisor. While its main strategy involves these underlying investments, it retains the flexibility to invest directly in individual securities and derivatives when deemed appropriate. Its core objective is to gain broad exposure to a diverse range of global equities. This includes companies based in the U.S. as well as those from international developed, emerging, and even frontier markets. It typically achieves this comprehensive market access by acquiring sha... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $28.21 | | Expense Ratio | 0.50% | | Assets Under Management | $365.9M | | NAV | $28.21 | | Holdings Count | 0 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.83% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.80 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $24.35 – $29.33 | | Beta | 0.87 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.7970 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-15 - Pay date: 2025-12-16 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does DSHGX invest in? This portfolio operates as a "fund of funds," meaning it primarily directs its capital into other mutual funds overseen by the same advisor. While its main strategy involves these underlying investments, it retains the flexibility to invest directly in individual securities and derivatives when deemed appropriate. Its core objective is to gain broad exposure to a diverse range of global equities. This includes companies based in the U.S. as well as those from international developed, emerging, and even frontier markets. It typically achieves this comprehensive market access by acquiring shares in three specific underlying funds: the U.S. Core Equity 2 Portfolio, the International Core Equity Portfolio, and the Emerging Markets Core Equity Portfolio. ### What is the expense ratio of DSHGX? DFA Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio (DSHGX) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is DSHGX? DFA Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio (DSHGX) manages $365.9M 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 DSHGX actively managed or an index fund? DSHGX's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was DSHGX launched? DFA Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio (DSHGX) launched in November 2011 and is managed by Dimensional. ### How has DSHGX performed? DSHGX'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 DSHGX pay a dividend? DFA Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio (DSHGX) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.83%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does DSHGX pay dividends? DFA Selectively Hedged Global Equity Portfolio pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is DSHGX's dividend yield? DSHGX's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.83%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is DSHGX's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for DSHGX was 2025-12-15. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will DSHGX's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.50% 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 DSHGX charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from DSHGX'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 DSHGX cost more than a fund like VOO? DSHGX's strategy (current expense ratio 0.50%) 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 DSHGX sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to DSHGX? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists mutual funds following the same investment strategy as DSHGX (0.50%) 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/dshgx - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dshgx/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dshgx/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dshgx/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dshgx/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.