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Mutual Funds Weekly Roundup: August 2
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| Period | DFGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.1% | -16.9% | 4.5% | 19.15% |
| 1 Yr | -0.3% | -16.1% | 2.5% | 23.40% |
| 3 Yr | -0.3%* | -6.2% | 3.5% | 66.67% |
| 5 Yr | -0.2%* | -4.9% | 3.4% | 73.33% |
| 10 Yr | -0.5%* | -1.5% | 4.8% | 75.00% |
* Annualized
| Period | DFGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 19.3% | 97.87% |
| 2018 | -2.9% | -19.6% | 1.1% | 15.00% |
| 2017 | 0.0% | -0.6% | 16.9% | 97.30% |
| 2016 | -0.3% | -7.7% | 14.4% | 72.73% |
| 2015 | -0.3% | -17.8% | 0.3% | 6.90% |
| Period | DFGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 1.1% | -16.9% | 4.5% | 19.15% |
| 1 Yr | -0.3% | -16.1% | 2.5% | 23.40% |
| 3 Yr | 0.2%* | -3.3% | 4.9% | 79.49% |
| 5 Yr | 0.9%* | -1.0% | 4.6% | 86.67% |
| 10 Yr | 1.9%* | -0.1% | 5.0% | 81.25% |
* Annualized
| Period | DFGBX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1.7% | 0.6% | 19.3% | 97.87% |
| 2018 | -2.5% | -19.5% | 3.3% | 17.50% |
| 2017 | 2.0% | 0.9% | 21.4% | 97.30% |
| 2016 | 1.8% | -0.8% | 14.4% | 66.67% |
| 2015 | 1.4% | -17.8% | 1.4% | 3.45% |
| DFGBX | Category Low | Category High | DFGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 13.6 B | 1.03 M | 13.6 B | 2.17% |
| Number of Holdings | 458 | 9 | 458 | 2.13% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 2.31 B | 516 K | 2.31 B | 2.13% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 13.84% | 13.8% | 100.0% | 100.00% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonds | 66.29% | 7.75% | 79.01% | 14.89% |
| Cash | 33.68% | 5.07% | 51.11% | 14.89% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.03% | 0.00% | 2.24% | 80.85% |
| Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 64.85% | 93.62% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.02% | 74.47% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 59.63% | 89.36% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derivative | 41.01% | 0.00% | 56.93% | 14.89% |
| Government | 25.60% | 0.03% | 76.16% | 74.47% |
| Cash & Equivalents | 17.16% | 0.93% | 62.91% | 63.83% |
| Corporate | 16.22% | 0.00% | 52.83% | 51.06% |
| Securitized | 0.00% | 0.00% | 15.23% | 85.11% |
| Municipal | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.21% | 78.72% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | DFGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 60.37% | 0.00% | 68.59% | 6.38% |
| US | 5.92% | 0.00% | 38.95% | 89.36% |
| DFGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.29% | 0.09% | 7.73% | 91.49% |
| Management Fee | 0.22% | 0.05% | 1.50% | 40.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.02% | 0.70% | 4.41% |
| DFGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 2.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 5.00% | N/A |
| DFGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| DFGBX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 46.00% | 4.10% | 291.00% | 47.92% |
| DFGBX | Category Low | Category High | DFGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 66.00% |
| DFGBX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Quarterly | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| DFGBX | Category Low | Category High | DFGBX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.63% | -0.77% | 3.72% | 91.49% |
| DFGBX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount |
|---|---|
| Dec 18, 2018 | $0.453 |
| Sep 28, 2018 | $0.047 |
| Jun 30, 2017 | $0.047 |
| Mar 31, 2017 | $0.043 |
| Jun 30, 2016 | $0.042 |
| Mar 31, 2016 | $0.042 |
| Jun 09, 2015 | $0.064 |
| Sep 10, 2014 | $0.037 |
| Jun 10, 2014 | $0.037 |
| Mar 11, 2014 | $0.026 |
| Jun 11, 2013 | $0.043 |
| Sep 13, 2012 | $0.068 |
| Jun 13, 2012 | $0.047 |
| Dec 15, 2011 | $0.119 |
| Sep 13, 2011 | $0.129 |
| Dec 13, 2010 | $0.311 |
| Sep 13, 2010 | $0.073 |
| Jun 11, 2010 | $0.074 |
| Mar 12, 2010 | $0.042 |
| Dec 14, 2009 | $0.207 |
| Sep 14, 2009 | $0.075 |
| Jun 12, 2009 | $0.106 |
| Dec 15, 2008 | $0.048 |
| Sep 12, 2008 | $0.130 |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $0.181 |
| Sep 13, 2007 | $0.179 |
| Jun 13, 2007 | $0.007 |
| Dec 21, 2006 | $0.027 |
| Nov 30, 2006 | $0.050 |
| Dec 27, 2005 | $0.296 |
| Sep 15, 2005 | $0.078 |
| Jun 15, 2005 | $0.085 |
| Mar 15, 2005 | $0.051 |
| Dec 27, 2004 | $0.032 |
| Sep 15, 2004 | $0.081 |
| Jun 15, 2004 | $0.079 |
| Mar 16, 2004 | $0.047 |
| Dec 29, 2003 | $0.110 |
| Sep 16, 2003 | $0.146 |
| Jun 17, 2003 | $0.048 |
| Mar 17, 2003 | $0.027 |
| Dec 24, 2002 | $0.163 |
| Mar 15, 2002 | $0.055 |
| Dec 27, 2001 | $0.190 |
| Sep 16, 1997 | $0.110 |
| Jun 17, 1997 | $0.121 |
| Mar 17, 1997 | $0.078 |
| Dec 31, 1996 | $0.563 |
| Sep 17, 1996 | $0.117 |
| Jun 17, 1996 | $0.117 |
| Mar 15, 1996 | $0.135 |
| Nov 29, 1995 | $0.233 |
| Sep 15, 1995 | $0.152 |
| Jun 15, 1995 | $0.163 |
| Mar 15, 1995 | $0.073 |
| Dec 30, 1994 | $0.064 |
| Sep 15, 1994 | $0.150 |
| Jun 15, 1994 | $0.142 |
| Mar 15, 1994 | $0.051 |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Nov 06, 1990
29.67
29.7%
Mr. Plecha is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and a member of the Investment Committee. Mr. Plecha received his BS from the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor in 1983 and his MBA from the University of California at Los Angeles in 1987. Mr. Plecha has been a portfolio manager since 1989.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2012
8.34
8.3%
Mr. Kolerich is a Senior Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP and a member of the Investment Committee. Mr. Kolerich has an MBA from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and a BS from Northern Illinois University. Mr. Kolerich joined Dimensional Fund Advisors LP as a portfolio manager in 2001 and has been responsible for the fixed income portfolios since 2012.
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Feb 28, 2020
0.34
0.3%
Mr. Meldau is a Portfolio Manager and Vice President of Dimensional Fund Advisors LP. Mr. Meldau holds an MBA from Wake Forest University, and a BSBA from Appalachian State University. Mr. Meldau joined Dimensional in 2011, has been a portfolio manager since 2011.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 29.67 | 7.46 | 26.56 |
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