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Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund

Portfolio solution for FAIRHORIZON Purple. Global ultra short maturity (<2y) diversified bonds to deliver money market-like returns. Active quantitative concentrated portfolio.

About the Fund

Data as of

Dimensional Fund Advisors is a systematic/quantitative focused firm founded in 1981, and is reputable for translating interesting academic research into practical and profitable investment solutions.

The Dimensional Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund is an actively managed bond fund seeking to maximise total returns. It invests in investment grade government and corporate bonds from global developed countries of <2 years maturity, as well as high quality commercial paper and other money market instruments. The fund runs a relatively concentrated portfolio of >300 holdings.

Performance

Price Performance – Maximum Period

The FairHorizon Context

Investment-Time-Horizon in years

0 - 22 - 44 - 7 7 - 1010 - 1515+
Expected long-term return
2 - 4% p.a.
Expected volatility
3 - 5% p.a.

Building Block Returns

Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund

Ann. return (3-year):
4.75%
Ann. return (5-year):
Ann. return (10-year):
Ann. Standard Deviation (5-year):

This is our reference benchmark solution for the FAIRHORIZON Purple category. This fund represents mainly high quality corporate bonds of very short maturities (average 0.5 year) to minimise interest rate risks and volatility while expecting lower money market-like returns.

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Why we prefer this fund

Relevance of strategy

This is our reference benchmark solution for the FAIRHORIZON Purple category. This fund represents mainly high quality corporate bonds of very short maturities (average 0.5 year) to minimise interest rate risks and volatility while expecting lower money market-like returns.

Manager expertise

Dimensional’s reputable team of Nobel winners and other financial academic experts is responsible for the quantitative models that serve as the basis of all Dimensional funds.

Historical maximum drawdown & recovery time

Max drawdown (since inception)
-0.60%
Recovery Period
28 Days

Diversification

Credit Rating

  • Aaa10.61%
  • Aa16.84%
  • A27.38%
  • Baa16.74%
  • Others28.44%

Sectors

  • Corporate67.20%
  • Government-Related22.06%
  • Treasury5.59%
  • Others5.15%

Geography

  • Canada19.45%
  • U.S.A.17.19%
  • Netherlands7.07%
  • France6.95%
  • Australia6.61%
  • New Zealand5.65%
  • Supranational5.07%
  • United Kingdom5.03%
  • Germany4.94%
  • Japan3.10%
  • Luxembourg2.95%
  • Others15.98%

Frequently asked questions

What is the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund?
The Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund is a factor-based fund in the Global Short Maturity Bonds asset class, managed by Dimensional Fund Advisors. Portfolio solution for FAIRHORIZON Purple. Global ultra short maturity (<2y) diversified bonds to deliver money market-like returns. Active quantitative concentrated portfolio.
What is the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund's FairHorizon classification?
Das Family Office classifies this fund as FairHorizon Purple, meaning it is suitable for investors with a 0–2 years investment horizon. ultra-short maturity, capital preservation
What is the total expense ratio (TER) of the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund?
The Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund has a total expense ratio of 0.20% per annum. The maximum recommended portfolio share is 100%.
What is the ISIN of the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund?
The ISIN of the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund share class tracked by Das Family Office is IE00BKX45S11.
What are the historical returns of the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund?
As of the most recent month-end, the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund has delivered 3-year annualised total return of 4.75%. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Is the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund accumulating or distributing?
The tracked share class (USD ACC) is Accumulating — income is automatically reinvested into the fund.
What is the SFDR sustainability classification of the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund?
The Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund is classified as Article 8 under the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).
When was the Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund launched?
The Dimensional Funds PLC - Global Ultra Short Fixed Income Fund was incepted on 2022-06-27.