Dimensional Global ex US Core Fixed Income ETF (DFGX) Performance
DFGX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −0.1% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −1.1% total return
- Since first price
- +12.5% since 2023
DFGX trailing returns vs AGG, TLT, SPY
| Period | DFGX total return | Price only | U.S. bonds (AGG) | 20+ yr Treasuries (TLT) | S&P 500 (SPY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +0.8% | +0.4% | +0.9% | +1.5% | −1.0% |
| 3 months | −0.6% | −1.4% | −0.4% | −1.0% | +3.2% |
| 6 months | −0.4% | −2.4% | −1.5% | −3.8% | +7.8% |
| YTD | −0.1% | −2.2% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 1 year | −1.1% | −5.7% | −1.1% | −6.9% | +14.4% |
| Since inceptionNov 8, 2023 | +12.5% | +1.9% | — | — | — |
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: DFGX vs AGG
From Nov 8, 2023: DFGX grew to $11,249, AGG to $11,357.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
DFGX returns by calendar year
2 of 2 full years positive. Best 2024 (+3.7%), worst 2025 (+3.5%). 2026 is year to date.
DFGX annual returns table
| Year | DFGX | Largest drop | AGG | TLT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −0.1% | −3.4% | −1.0% | −3.4% | +12.3% |
| 2025 | +3.5% | −2.6% | +7.2% | +4.3% | +17.7% |
| 2024 | +3.7% | −1.8% | +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.
DFGX risk statistics
| Statistic | Since 2023 |
|---|---|
| Annualized return | +3.3% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 4.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | -0.23 |
| Sortino ratio | -0.31 |
| Best month | +3.5% |
| Worst month | −2.5% |
| Best 12 months | +8.3% |
| Worst 12 months | −0.9% |
| Positive months | 65% |
| 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.
DFGX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 24 | −1.1% | +3.3% | +8.3% | 92% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2023. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
DFGX performance overview
Dimensional Global ex US Core Fixed Income ETF (DFGX) returned −1.1% over the past year, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price on Nov 8, 2023 it has returned +12.5%. Over the same year U.S. bonds (AGG) returned −1.1%.
Related: DFGX chart, DFGX dividends, DFGX bond profile. See the DFGX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
DFGX performance FAQ
What is the DFGX return over the past year?
DFGX returned −1.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 5.7%.
How much would $10,000 invested in DFGX be worth?
$10,000 invested in DFGX at its first recorded close on November 8, 2023 would be worth about $11,249 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for DFGX?
The worst calendar year was 2025, with a total return of +3.5%. The best was 2024 at +3.7%.
How volatile is DFGX?
Over the past history DFGX had an annualized volatility of 4.1% and a Sharpe ratio of -0.23 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).