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DFA Global Real Estate Securities Fund Class A
Real Estate Equity
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NAVPS (05-13-2026) |
$17.49 |
|---|---|
| Change |
-$0.09
(-0.52%)
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As at April 30, 2026
As at December 31, 2025
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (January 11, 2008): 5.33%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 6.05% | 6.31% | 5.92% | 8.08% | 10.89% | 12.21% | 7.20% | 2.28% | 3.41% | 5.39% | 2.69% | 4.43% | 3.26% | 3.87% |
| Benchmark | 5.83% | 7.07% | 8.36% | 9.38% | 16.41% | 15.18% | 10.42% | 4.99% | 5.94% | 8.10% | 4.42% | 5.71% | 4.71% | 5.30% |
| Category Average | 6.60% | 5.38% | 7.17% | 8.29% | 13.07% | 11.80% | 6.84% | 1.78% | 3.11% | 5.61% | 3.38% | 4.45% | 4.01% | 4.45% |
| Category Rank | 109 / 152 | 50 / 152 | 121 / 152 | 74 / 152 | 103 / 151 | 63 / 145 | 79 / 140 | 66 / 138 | 75 / 129 | 82 / 123 | 96 / 121 | 68 / 107 | 82 / 101 | 75 / 99 |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
Monthly Return
| Return % | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.37% | -0.15% | 0.39% | 2.48% | 1.57% | -1.02% | 1.18% | -3.15% | 1.67% | 6.33% | -5.73% | 6.05% |
| Benchmark | 1.79% | -0.66% | 0.44% | 3.85% | 2.37% | -0.49% | 2.55% | -3.40% | 2.15% | 7.41% | -5.81% | 5.83% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
15.40% (January 2015)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-20.95% (October 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 1.43% | 0.32% | 2.23% | 18.44% | -11.71% | 28.35% | -19.92% | 5.34% | 8.94% | 1.23% |
| Benchmark | 1.59% | 1.40% | 2.74% | 15.42% | -11.04% | 30.68% | -19.44% | 10.39% | 10.11% | 4.74% |
| Category Average | 1.20% | 5.38% | 0.16% | 19.52% | -6.93% | 27.77% | -21.53% | 6.48% | 5.17% | 4.31% |
| Quartile Ranking | 3 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Category Rank | 51/ 99 | 96/ 101 | 32/ 105 | 83/ 113 | 114/ 123 | 68/ 129 | 17/ 129 | 117/ 140 | 28/ 145 | 122/ 147 |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
28.35% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-19.92% (2022)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 72.51 |
| International Equity | 13.92 |
| Income Trust Units | 12.76 |
| Cash and Equivalents | 0.76 |
| Canadian Equity | 0.04 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Real Estate | 98.67 |
| Cash and Cash Equivalent | 0.76 |
| Industrial Goods | 0.14 |
| Industrial Services | 0.07 |
| Financial Services | 0.05 |
| Other | 0.31 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 74.16 |
| Asia | 17.10 |
| Europe | 7.26 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.84 |
| Latin America | 0.47 |
| Other | 0.17 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Welltower Inc | 7.01 |
| Prologis Inc | 6.54 |
| American Tower Corp | 4.55 |
| Equinix Inc | 4.16 |
| Simon Property Group Inc | 3.34 |
| Digital Realty Trust Inc | 2.93 |
| Realty Income Corp | 2.87 |
| Goodman Group - Units | 2.31 |
| Public Storage | 2.27 |
| Crown Castle International Corp | 2.14 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
DFA Global Real Estate Securities Fund Class A
Median
Other - Real Estate Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 13.41% | 14.83% | 14.24% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 |
| Alpha | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.97% | 0.98% | 0.97% |
| Sharpe | 0.31 | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| Sortino | 0.56 | 0.14 | 0.18 |
| Treynor | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Tax Efficiency | 87.53% | 76.83% | 77.41% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 11.69% | 13.41% | 14.83% | 14.24% |
| Beta | 0.91 | 0.97 | 0.97 | 0.97 |
| Alpha | -0.04 | -0.03 | -0.02 | -0.01 |
| Rsquared | 0.97% | 0.97% | 0.98% | 0.97% |
| Sharpe | 0.74 | 0.31 | 0.11 | 0.21 |
| Sortino | 1.14 | 0.56 | 0.14 | 0.18 |
| Treynor | 0.10 | 0.04 | 0.02 | 0.03 |
| Tax Efficiency | 91.62% | 87.53% | 76.83% | 77.41% |
Fund Details
| Start Date | January 11, 2008 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Mutual Fund |
| Share Class | Commission Based Advice |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| Assets ($mil) | - |
Fund Codes
| FundServ Code | Load Code | Sales Status |
|---|---|---|
| DFA390 |
Investment Objectives
The fundamental investment objective of the fund is to achieve long-term capital appreciation primarily through exposure to investments in securities of companies and other entities from around the world that are principally engaged in the real estate industry. Fundamental investment objectives may only be changed with the approval of a majority of unitholders at a meeting called for that purpose. However, we may change the fund’s investment strategies described below, at our discretion.
Investment Strategy
Information regarding the general investment approach and strategies followed in the management of the Dimensional Funds is set out in the section above called “Investment approach”. To achieve the fund’s investment objectives, the Sub-Advisor implements an integrated investment approach that combines research, portfolio design, portfolio management, and trading functions.
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC
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|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
Dimensional Fund Advisors LP Dimensional Fund Advisors Ltd. DFA Australia Limited. Dimensional Japan Ltd. Dimensional Fund Advisors Pte. Ltd. |
Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
Dimensional Fund Advisors Canada ULC |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Registrar |
RBC Investor Services Trust (Canada) |
| Distributor |
- |
Investment Minimums
| RSP Eligible | Yes |
|---|---|
| PAC Allowed | Yes |
| PAC Initial Investment | 2,500 |
| PAC Subsequent | 50 |
| SWP Allowed | Yes |
| SWP Min Balance | - |
| SWP Min Withdrawal | 50 |
Fees
| MER | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 1.20% |
| Load | No Load |
| FE Max | - |
| DSC Max | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (FE) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (DSC) | - |
| Trailer Fee Max (NL) | 1.00% |
| Trailer Fee Max (LL) | - |
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