What happened
According to a recent SEC filing, von Borstel & Associates, Inc. increased its position in the Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (NASDAQ:DFGP) by 137,520 shares during the first quarter of 2026. Based on the quarter’s average closing price, the estimated trade value was approximately $7.5 million. The quarter-end value of the holding rose by $7.3 million — reflecting both the share purchase and market price movement — bringing the total DFGP position to $82.4 million.
What else to know
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The purchase pushed DFGP to 18.9% of the portfolio, making it von Borstel’s second-largest holding.
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Top holdings after the filing:
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NYSE: DFAC: $136.6 million (31.3% of AUM)
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NYSE: DFGP: $82.4 million (18.9% of AUM)
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NYSE: DFIC: $46.8 million (10.7% of AUM)
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NYSE: DFSV: $29.1 million (6.7% of AUM)
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NYSE: DUHP: $27.7 million (6.3% of AUM)
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As of May 12, 2026, DFGP shares were trading at $54.24, up about 5% over the past year, underperforming the S&P 500 by roughly 21 percentage points, while outperforming its Global Bond-USD Hedged category benchmark by approximately two percentage points.
ETF overview
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Metric |
Value |
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AUM |
$2.4 billion |
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Expense ratio |
0.22% |
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Dividend yield |
3.35% |
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1-year return (as of 5/12/26) |
5.16% |
ETF snapshot
The Dimensional Global Core Plus Fixed Income ETF (DFGP) is a globally diversified bond fund managed with a systematic, research-driven approach.
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Seeks to maximize total return by investing across a diversified mix of U.S. and international debt securities, spanning both investment-grade and select high-yield segments.
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Designed for investors seeking core fixed income exposure through a cost-efficient ETF structure, with a focus on disciplined implementation and broad geographic and credit diversification.
What this transaction means for investors
Von Borstel’s continued accumulation of DFGP — which was already the firm’s second-largest holding entering 2026 — suggests a sustained move toward fixed-income ballast during what has been a volatile rate environment. Institutional investors will often increase allocations to diversified bond funds as a portfolio stabilizer, and with DFGP now representing nearly one-fifth of von Borstel’s reportable AUM, it’s clear the firm views global fixed income as a meaningful strategic anchor.
For investors, the move is worth a closer look — not necessarily as a signal to follow suit, but as a reminder of what DFGP brings to the table. The fund’s 3.35% dividend yield is comparable to current money market rates, but DFGP offers something cash can’t: the potential for price appreciation if interest rates fall, along with global diversification across credit quality and geography. And its low 0.22% expense ratio means investors keep more of what they earn.
