Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest - Managed Fund

Fund Objective

Within the risk constraints of investing in eligible short-term, high credit quality instruments, the objective of the Trust is to maximise the return of a broadly diversified portfolio of domestic and global fixed interest and money market securities.

Fund Strategy

The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of large Value Companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia).

Fund Performance Comparison

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Fund performance

	1M	3M	6M	1Y p.a.	2Y p.a.	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.	10Y p.a.
Total return	0.32%	1.04%	2.13%	4.47%	4.47%	4.01%	2.16%	1.98%
Growth return	0.32%	-0.31%	-0.26%	-0.07%	-0.13%	0.1%	-0.35%	-0.21%
Income return	0%	1.35%	2.39%	4.54%	4.6%	3.91%	2.51%	2.19%
Market index (Bloomberg AusBond Bank 0+Y TR AUD)
Total return	0.32%	0.94%	2%	4.25%	4.32%	4%	2.47%	2.06%

As at 31 Aug 2025. Returns for periods greater than 1 year are annualised. All figures are percentages.

Asset Allocation

Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest

Cash: 1.01%

Fixed Interest: 98.99%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Average Allocation of Peers

Cash: 20.02%

Fixed Interest: 79.26%

Australian Equities: 0.03%

International Equities: 0.03%

Alternatives: 0.66%

General Information

Fund Details

Type	Description
Fund Name	Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest (Wholesale)
Responsible Entity	DFA Australia Limited
APIR Code	DFA0100AU
Sector/Asset Class	Australian Short Term Fixed Interest
Morningstar Rating	(as at 31 Aug 2025)
Legal Structure	Investment Fund
Fund Inception	8 Jun 1999
Fund Size	$453.86 million (as at 31 Jul 2025)
Entry Price	$10.3056 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Exit Price	$10.2994 (as at 12 Sep 2025)
Fund Status	Open

Offer information

Type	Description
MER	0.19% (as at 21 Oct 2024)
Indirect Cost Ratio (ICR)	0.19% (as at 30 Jun 2024)
Performance fee (not included in ICR)	Not Available
Minimum initial investment	$25,000
Minimum additional investments	$10,000.00
Minimum redemption amount	$10,000.00

Top 10 holdings (as at 31 Jul 2025)

Holding (as at 31 Jul 2025)	Type	% of Portfolio
African Development Bank 4.5%	Bond - Supranational	2.21%
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FAQs about the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest

What is the objective of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The objective of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is Within the risk constraints of investing in eligible short-term, high credit quality instruments, the objective of the Trust is to maximise the return of a broadly diversified portfolio of domestic and global fixed interest and money market securities.

What is the strategy for the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The strategy of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is The investment objective of the Trust is to provide long-term capital growth by gaining exposure to a diversified portfolio of large Value Companies associated with approved developed markets (excluding Australia).

What is the APIR code of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The APIR code of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is DFA0100AU.

What was Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return last month?

Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return last month was 0.32%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.32% and an income return of 0%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What was Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months?

Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s total return for the last three months was 1.04%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.31% and an income return of 1.35%%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s one-year total return?

Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 4.47%. This was made up of a growth return of -0.07% and an income return of 4.54%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s three-year total return?

Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest’s one-year total return is 4.01%. This was made up of a growth return of 0.1% and an income return of 3.91%. These returns were calculated as at 31 Aug 2025.

What is the asset allocation of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The asset allocation of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is :

Cash: 1.01%

Fixed Interest: 98.99%

Australian Equities: 0%

International Equities: 0%

Alternatives: 0%

Who is the responsible Entity of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Responsible Entity for the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is DFA Australia Limited.

What sector/asset class does the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund belong to?

The Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund belongs to the Australian Short Term Fixed Interest sector/asset class.

What is the size of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

As at 31 Jul 2025, the size of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund was $453.86 million.

What is the inception date of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund has an inception date of 8 Jun 1999.

What is the current entry price of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current entry price of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is $10.3056 per unit and the current exit price is $10.2994 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the current exit price of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The current exit price of the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is $10.2994 per unit and the current entry price is $10.3056 per unit (as at 12 Sep 2025).

What is the minimum investment amount for the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund?

The minimum initial investment amount for the Dimensional Short-term Fixed Interest managed fund is $25,000. Minimum additional investment is $10000.

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