Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (DFGP) Performance
DFGP total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.5% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.0% total return
- Since first price
- +16.1% since 2023
DFGP trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | DFGP total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.6% | +0.1% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −1.1% | −1.7% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −1.2% | −3.8% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −0.5% | −3.1% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.0% | −5.6% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionNov 8, 2023 | +16.1% | +3.9% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: DFGP vs AGG
From Nov 8, 2023: DFGP grew to $11,613, AGG to $11,357.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DFGP returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2025 (+5.9%), worst 2024 (+3.7%). 2026 is year to date.
DFGP annual returns table
| Year | DFGP | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.5% | −3.9% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +5.9% | −2.7% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +3.7% | −2.3% | +1.3% | −8.1% | +24.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
DFGP risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.1% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.7% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.03 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.04 |
| Best month | +4.0% |
| Worst month | −2.6% |
| Best 12 months | +9.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −1.3% |
| Positive months | 71% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
DFGP rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 24 | −1.3% | +4.5% | +9.3% | 92% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DFGP performance overview
Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (DFGP) returned −1.0% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 8, 2023 it has returned +16.1%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: DFGP chart, DFGP dividends, DFGP bond profile. See the DFGP overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DFGP performance FAQ
What is the DFGP return over the past year?
DFGP returned −1.0% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.6%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DFGP be worth?
$10,000 invested in DFGP at its first recorded close on November 8, 2023 would be worth about $11,613 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DFGP?
The worst calendar year was 2024, with a total return of +3.7%. The best was 2025 at +5.9%.
How volatile is DFGP?
Over the past history DFGP had an annualized volatility of 4.7% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.03 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).